This program offers Registered Nurses the opportunity to complete their BSN and MSN degrees via an accelerated process,
saving up to 12 to 14 semester hourse of course work.
In this unique program, students are required to take only the graduate level Professional Development I and II, Advanced Pathophysiology, and Scientific
Inquiry courses, rather than the undergraduate courses providing similar content.
Students who are enrolled in this program will have the option to "stop-out" and earn a BSN only if they desire. Also, all requirements for admission for the
MSN program will be met prior to starting graduate level courses.
This program is available in three career options: Family Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Educator, and Health Care Administration.
RN to MSN Family Nurse Practitioner
Complete both your BSN and your MSN-FNP through this successful accelerated program. This degree prepares you to become a Family Nurse Practitioner.
A five day, on campus Focus Session is required for the BSN completion and up to two more on campus Focus Sessions may be required for completion of the MSN portion.
Nursing modules include:
Advanced Pathophysiology
Pharmacotherapeutics
Advanced Health Assessment
Women's Health
Adult Primary Care
Pediatric Primary Care
Clinical Theory
Leadership
Research
RN to MSN Nurse Educator
Complete both your BSN and your MSN-CNS through this accelerated program. Graduates will be awarded the MSN degree with
specialization as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Educator.
Nursing modules include:
Advanced Health Assessment
Advanced Pathophysiology
Curriculum Design, Implementation and Evaluation
Issues in Nursing Education
Pharmacotherapeutics
Teaching and Learning Theories
Teaching Strategies, Student Learning Styles and Assessment
Technology for Educators
RN to MSN Health Care Administration
Complete both your BSN and your MSN-HCA through this accelerated program. Graduates will be awarded the
MSN degree with specialization in Health Care Administration.
