Online Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing
RN to BSN to MSN Program
Graceland’s online RN to BSN to MSN combined program offers RNs the opportunity to complete both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) online degree and the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) online degree.
One advantage to this path is the students in this program are not required to take two of the BSN courses since they later take them at the MSN level. The other advantage is to have unimpeded matriculation into the master's program without reapplying. The BSN and MSN degrees are awarded when the student has completed all requirements in the RN to BSN to MSN curriculum.
If you are enrolled in this online RN to BSN to MSN program, you will have the option to “stop out” if you desire and earn a BSN only. A two-day, on-campus focus session is required for completion of the MSN portion. In addition, students are required to complete practicums in the MSN portion of the RN to BSN to MSN program. Practicums may be completed in the student’s own community. The BSN curriculum and support courses can be reviewed here.
This program is available in three career options: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
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RN-BSN-MSN FNP
After completing this combined BSN and MSN-FNP graduate nurse practitioner education program, you will be able to apply your specialized education to a career as a family nurse practitioner. (A two-day, on-campus focus session is required for completion of the master of nursing portion.)
Nursing modules include:
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Pharmacotherapeutics
- Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
- Advanced Practice Nursing in Primary Care
- Adult Primary Care
- Pediatric Primary Care
- Clinical Theory in Nursing
- Leadership Roles and Issues in Nursing
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Research Application of Research
RN-BSN-MSN AGACNP
After completing the BSN and the MSN through this combined online nursing program, graduates will be awarded the MSN degree with specialization as an adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner. (A two-day, on-campus focus session is required for completion of the master of nursing portion.)
Nursing modules include:
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Roles and Issues for Advanced Practice Nurses
- Pharmacotherapeutics
- Advanced Health Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning
- Advanced Practice Competency Lab
- Acute Care of Adult Gerontology Populations I
- Advanced Practice Procedures in Acute Care
- Care of Adult Gerontology Populations
- Acute Care of Adult Gerontology Populations II
- EBP Synthesis Project
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $530.00 per semester hour |
| Clinical Resource Fee (Annually assessed in June each year) | $25.00 per year |
| Late Registration Fee | $100.00 per occurrence |
| Program Support Fee (online courses) | $18.00 per course |
| CLEP Exam Recording Fee (nonrefundable) | $20.00 per semester hour |
| Dantes Exam Recording Fee (nonrefundable) | $20.00 per semester hour |
| Excelsior Exam Recording Fee (nonrefundable) | $20.00 per semester hour |
| Junior Level Nursing Course (Escrow) Recording Fee (nonrefundable) | $25.00 per semester hour |
| Re-Sequencing Fee | $100.00 per occurrence |
| Research Fee - Intro to Evidence-Based Nursing | $50.00 per course |
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| TUITION: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and AGACNP Post-Master's Certificate; Family Nurse Practitioner Program and FNP Post-Master's Certificate; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program and PMHNP Post-Master's Certificate |
$830.00 per semester hour |
| Tuition: Nurse Educator Post-Master's Certificate | $550.00 per semester hour |
| Clinical Resource Fee (Annually assessed in June each year) | $25.00 per year |
| Core Course Fee - Scholarly Project | $150.00 per course |
| Course Review Fee - NURS6830 | $325.00 per course |
| Focus Session Campus Fee (FNP and PMHNP programs) (nonrefundable) | $180.00 |
| Focus Session Campus Fee (AGACNP program) (nonrefundable) | $270.00 |
| NURS5195 - Advanced Practice Procedures in Acute Care Lab Course Fee - (Breakout labs) | $250.00 per course |
| NURS5194 & NURS5196 - Advanced Practice Competencies Lab Course Fee - (Breakout labs) | $125.00 per course |
| Late Registration Fee | $100.00 |
| Practicum Fee: FNP, AGACNP, PMHNP | $200.00 per semester hour |
| Program Support Fee (online courses) | $18.00 per course |
| Re-Sequencing Fee | $100.00 per occurrence |
| Research Fee (NURS5121, NURS5143, NURS5170, NURS6930) | $120.00 per course |
For more information regarding additional fees, please see General Fees.
Admissions Requirements
- Associates degree in nursing (ADN) or Diploma from an NLNAC, ACEN or CCNE accredited program. For students with foreign transcripts, an evaluation* is required with GPA equivalency and TOEFL score.
- Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the U.S. and its territories.
- A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework. Applicants with less than a 3.0 GPA may be offered a spot into the RN-BSN program.
- Satisfactory criminal background check after acceptance.
- Three references.
- Professional goals statement of 150 words or less.
Application Requirements
Applicants are encouraged to submit their application and documentation as early as possible. Applications are reviewed by the School of Nursing Graduate Student Affairs Committee (GSAC). GSAC decisions will be communicated via email. Spots in the program are given on a first-come, first-served basis to applicants who meet or exceed the minimum qualifications.
A $50 application fee is required to accompany your completed application to Graceland University.
The application fee is nonrefundable unless requested within three business days of Graceland receiving the fee. You can pay the application fee online at www.graceland.edu/payappfee. If paying with a check, it should be made payable to Graceland University and mailed to the address below.
Documentation can be submitted via email (admissions@graceland.edu) or mail. If you are mailing your documentation, you may choose to wait and send it all in one packet, or you may send each item as you receive/complete it.
Please allow five to seven business days for mail. Please use the following address:
Graceland University
1401 W. Truman Rd.
Independence, MO 64050
Attn: Admissions
Electronic transcripts are acceptable but only from Docufide, Script-Safe, Parchment, Student Clearinghouse and/or the issuing institution. These transcripts can be sent to admissions@graceland.edu or Graceland University – Independence Campus. If sending by mail, official transcripts must be in a sealed envelope sent from the institution or issuing service. See below for the required transcripts:
- RN – BSN – MSN applicants: We require ALL transcripts from each school attended, which means if you attended five different schools, we will need five transcripts. If you do not hold a bachelor’s degree, your high school transcript is also required.
A license verification report can be found on the Nursys® website under the QuickConfirm License Verification tab. You may also visit your state board’s official website to access license verification information. In most cases, this should not cost anything. When submitting your verification, the expiration date must be visible on the report.
We require three (3) separate references submitted by current or former employers, or individuals professionally acquainted with you and familiar with your academic competencies and goals. References may not be from relatives, friends, family physicians or clergy. References from master's or doctoral level nurses are preferred but not required. While including a letter is always encouraged, we only require your references to fill out our reference form. Reference forms need to be emailed directly to admissions@graceland.edu from your reference OR mailed in a sealed, signed envelope.
You will receive this directly from Graceland after you apply. Graceland is required to share with you the expected fees, tuition, etc. This is part of the application packet that needs to be initialed, signed, and returned with your other documents.
Approval of transfer credit is made on a course by course basis. Courses submitted for consideration must sufficiently match expected learning outcomes required by Graceland University’s School of Nursing. A detailed syllabus (course descriptions are not acceptable) from each course must be included in your petition.
Candidates may transfer up to three graduate nursing courses for a maximum of 12 semester hours (s.h.) of graduate course work. Coursework must be completed at a nationally accredited program with a grade of "B" or above and within five years prior to admission (see exceptions below).
Special conditions and exceptions to course completion time limits:
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Pharmacotherapeutics and Advanced Health Assessment courses must be completed within three years prior to admission to be considered for transfer credit.
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Course completion time limits do not apply to board certified APN demonstrating continuous current practice.
Coursework Transfer Policy (pdf)
Petition for Transfer Credit (pdf)
If you are offered admission to the program, you will be required to pass a criminal background check to be admitted.
PLEASE NOTE:
Graceland University participates with NursingCAS, which is a Centralized Application System (CAS). If you have already built a profile and/or applied previously through NursingCAS, you are welcome to continue your application through them.
If you are seeking financial aid, you must complete a FAFSA form. To complete this, visit the FAFSA website at www.fafsa.ed.gov. To send your FAFSA information to Graceland University, use our school code: 001866. This should be done at your earliest convenience.
Graduation Requirements
- Completed the College’s general education requirements
- Completed sufficient credit to total 158 semester hours
- Completed sufficient credit to meet the total required graduate semester hours within 6 years of enrollment
- Completed at Graceland University:
47 total graduate semester hours with a minimum 37 at Graceland for Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) trackk - Earned a grade of B or above on all graduate course work
- Satisfactorily completed the required thesis or research project option
- Fulfilled all financial obligations to Graceland University
- Filed an application for graduation with the office of the Registrar at least 6 months prior to anticipated graduation date.
If you are looking for a distance learning master's degree in nursing, contact Graceland University today! Our campus for this program is located in Independence, MO, near Kansas City.
Questions? Please contact us:
Admissions Team | Graceland University
1401 W. Truman Rd. | Independence, MO. 64050
800.833.0524, ext. 4716 | admissions@graceland.edu
The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at Graceland University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202)887.6791.
The master’s and doctoral degrees in nursing have full approval status with the Iowa State Board of Nursing.
The baccalaureate degrees in nursing have full approval status with the Iowa and Missouri State Boards of Nursing.
ABOUT YOUR LOCATION:
Every state in the U.S. creates its own specific regulations about online enrollment of the students who live within the state. Some states require fees and/or application efforts that require a considerable investment of university resources. In an effort to maintain a reasonable tuition rate, Graceland University’s nursing program does not accept students who live in Kentucky, Maryland, New York, North Carolina or Tennessee at this time.
Graceland University is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission to provide practice experiences in Washington State for RN - BSN, MSN, Post-Grad Certification, and DNP programs.
http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/NursingCommission/NursingPrograms.aspx