The RN to MSN program is comprised of 30 credits at the undergraduate level and 36 credits at the graduate level, for a total of 66 credit hours. With this accelerated program, you will earn your master's degree much faster than if you were to earn your bachelor's and master's degrees separately.

In fact, if you have already obtained a bachelor's degree, you are not required to take the "bridge" courses and can complete the program in 36 credit hours.

There is a required two-day, on-campus immersion during the last practicum course in the MSN program.

The "bridge" curriculum is only required for registered nurses with an associate's degree in nursing (ADN).

Online RN to MS in Nursing Graduate Level Curriculum (36 credits)

The graduate level coursework offers two specializations: Nurse Educator and Health Systems Leadership.

Nurse Educator Emphasis

Students develop an area of clinical focus as well as vital skills in curriculum development and assessment and evaluation of learning.  They gain practice in using various teaching-learning strategies.  Practicum experiences take place in a variety of educational settings in or near the student's home community.

The online RN to MSN Nurse Educator program requires 36 credit hours of graduate coursework.

Health Systems Leadership Emphasis

Students gain the knowledge and proficiency necessary to work in health care leadership positions. Students are also exposed to strategies for responding to the clinical, ethical, and legal issues that arise in administrative roles.

The online RN to MSN Health Systems Leadership specialization requires 36 credit hours of graduate coursework.

If you want to advance your nursing career, request more information or call us today at (866) 295-3105 to learn more about our RN to MS in Nursing online program.