RN-M.S.N. Program

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Purpose

This distance education 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 curriculum starts with three bridge courses totaling 11 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 board 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

See the Master of Science in Nursing admission requirements.

Curriculum

Successful completion of 3 bridge courses is required for the MSN degree conferral.

NSG 410 - Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing for The Graduate Nursing Student (15 week course)
NSG 411 - Leadership and Management Practicum for The Graduate Nursing Student (clinical- 45hours) (12 week course)
NSG 412 - Graduate-Level Academic Writing for Nursing Professionals (12 week course)

Degree Requirements

The total number of credits and degree requirements for completion of the RN to M.S.N. program and conferring of the M.S.N. degree is based upon the concentration chosen (see Master of Science in Nursing section of this handbook). The range is 51-54 total credits.