RN to MSN- About the Program
The RN-MSN program is designed for registered nurses who have an associate degree in nursing and have the MSN as their academic goal.
The curriculum provides seamless transition by building upon the basic associate degree in nursing education through intensive course work as a foundation for the MSN course content.
About the Program
Course content is spread evenly over 7-9 semesters to permit students to manage course work along with employment and family responsibilities. Individual part-time plans of study are also available.
A student can select any of the MSN tracks (nurse practitioner, nurse educator or nursing and health care administrator).
In addition to regular MSN courses, the RN-MSN curriculum includes special "portal"courses that serve as the "BSN bridge" between associate degree and master's degree nursing education. Portal courses can be completed online as distance learning courses with limited on-campus site time and are usually 1-2 credit hours.
In addition, intensive distance learning courses are offered during intersessions providing the same in-depth content as the standard semester-long course format. These intensive intersession courses are offered from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for 3-5 consecutive days (depending on the course). Major papers or assignments may be due 4-6 weeks after the intensive class has ended. This format allows nurses to continue their education less interruption.
