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Jul 04, 2025
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2025-2026 Graduate Bulletin
RN-M.S.N. Program
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Purpose
This distance learning RN to M.S.N. graduate nursing program is designed for the registered nurse with an associate’s degree in nursing (AAN or ASN) who plans to earn a career-enhancing nursing degree to the master’s level. Students enter this program as graduate students of the university. The Essentials (2021) are applied to the curriculum and students undergo behavioral assessments of competency outcomes in meeting needs for entry level and advanced -entry level nursing education. The curriculum starts with two bridge courses totaling 10 credit hours, which bring the student to the baccalaureate level of study. * A pass-through bachelor’s degree in nursing is not granted as part of this program. After completing the bridge courses, students continue in completing a concentration of their choice for the Master of Science in Nursing degree (see Master of Science in Nursing section of the handbook). Graduates are eligible for national certification upon program completion of the respective concentration. RN to M.S.N. students follow the policies of the Passan School of Nursing graduate nursing program.
Admission Requirements
Applicants will be evaluated for admission based on the following criteria. These admissions standards represent the minimum eligibility requirements for the program. Admission committee members reserve the right to request additional information from candidates as needed for a more in-depth review of qualifications.
- A completed online application.
- Official transcripts showing appropriate degree completion (Associate degree for RN-MSN, BS in Nursing for MSN) from an institution with programmatic (ACEN, NLNAC, CCNE) and regional accreditation. Admission is not granted for students who graduated from a non-programmatically or non -regionally accredited institution and meet all other admission requirements.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- A current, unencumbered RN license.*
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
- One year of RN clinical experience (by the start of NP clinical courses)
* Applications presenting a history of disciplinary action on professional licenses will be subject to an additional review process by the Special Licensure Discrepancy Committee of the university.
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The Curriculum
Transition to the M.S.N. (13 Credits)
R.N to M.S.N. students complete 3 courses prior to the 24 credit core in addition to credits of their chosen concentration. All courses are 12 week, unless otherwise indicated. No pass-through BSN is awarded.
- NSG 410 - Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing for the Graduate Nursing Student (15 weeks)
- NSG 411 - Leadership and Management Practicum for the Graduate Nursing Student
- NSG 412 - Graduate-Level Academic Writing for Nursing Professionals
Graduate Nursing Core (24 Credits)
12 week classes
Concentrations
Adult - Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Total: 40 Credits
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Total: 42 Credits
Family Nurse Practitioner
Total: 43 Credits
Clinical Requirements
Further details of clinical requirements for each concentration area are provided to students in The Passan School of Nursing Graduate Program Student Handbook.
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