Created with Sketch. RN to MSN (APRN Tracks)

What is it? 

A nursing bachelor’s degree (BSN) program for registered nurses who have earned an associate degree or nursing diploma.

What can I do with it?

Elevate your nursing practice and improve patient outcomes. Many healthcare systems prefer to hire, retain and promote RNs who have earned the BSN.

What will I learn?

Beginning nursing theory, practice and research.

Is there a clinical/capstone or practicum?

The capstone course requires a project. The RN to BSN can be completed 100% online. There is no clinical component.

How many courses are in the program?

120 credit hours with 34 hours (9 courses) in nursing; transfer credit from the associate degree (up to 90 credits) includes 24 hours of nursing coursework.

How quickly can I complete the program?

12 months

How much does the program cost?

See tuition and fees > 

Where can I learn more? 

See the RN to BSN program page > 

What is it? 

A pathway to a nursing master’s degree (MSN) for registered nurses who have earned an associate degree or nursing diploma.

What can I do with it?

Take on administrative and leadership roles, as well as nurse educator positions.

What will I learn?

Advanced nursing theory, practice and research; focus on administration, education and informatics.

Is there a clinical/capstone or practicum?

The capstone course requires 80 hours of clinical time spent on-site with a preceptor at an approved healthcare setting.

How many courses are in the program?

37-42 credit hours; 10-12 courses 

How quickly can I complete the program?

19-21 months

How much does the program cost?

See tuition and fees >

Where can I learn more? 

See the MSN program page >

What is it? 

A pathway to a nursing master’s degree (MSN) with an APRN specialization for registered nurses who have earned an associate degree or nursing diploma.

What can I do with it?

Expand your clinical capabilities to manage patient care within the primary care setting as an adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, a family nurse practitioner, or a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

What will I learn?

Advanced nursing theory, practice and research; focus on clinical application.

Is there a clinical/capstone or practicum?

Clinical/Practicum courses: NURS 700 is 16 lab hours, and there are four additional clinical courses for each track - each requires 150 clinical hours with a preceptor at a healthcare site.

How many courses are in the program?

45-46 credit hours; 14 courses

How quickly can I complete the program?

30-31 months

How much does the program cost?

See tuition and fees > 

Where can I learn more? 

See the MSN-FNP program page >

See the MSN-AGPCNP program page >

See the MSN-PMHNP program page > 

Employment Outlook

13%

From 2021-2031 jobs in Nursing are expected to increase by 13%

All Occupations

2021
3,870,046 jobs
2031
4,370,600 jobs
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Medical and Health Services Managers

2021
446,933 jobs
2031
568,713 jobs

Registered Nurses

2021
3,133,126 jobs
2031
3,403,262 jobs

Nurse Anesthetists

2021
46,694 jobs
2031
53,111 jobs

Nurse Midwives

2021
8,118 jobs
2031
9,040 jobs

Nurse Practitioners

2021
235,175 jobs
2031
336,473 jobs


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