Students will complete four university bridge courses before entering their MSN program of study. These courses are seven weeks, online.

• NURS 719 - Transitions to Advanced Practice
• NURS 735 - Nursing Leadership, Ethics, and Policy
• NURS 733 - Transition to Evidence-based Nursing Practice & Evidence Measures
• NURS 728 - Transition to Nursing Practice with Communities

Prepares nurses for leadership roles in health care settings, emphasizing teamwork, system improvement, and innovation.

The MSN in Healthcare Leadership requires 33 credit hours and can be completed in four semesters (full time program) or seven semesters (part time). All didactic coursework is online distance format.

Full Time

1st semester

• NURS 734 - Conceptual Basis of Health Systems ^A
• NURS 740 - Facilitative Processes in Health Care Leadership ^B
• NURS 738 - Financing Health Care ^B

2nd semester

• NURS 788 - Transformative Praxis in Advanced Nursing Leadership and Informatics

• NURS 717 - Applications of Basic Statistics for Nursing & Nursing Services Management ^B

3rd semester

• NURS 700 - Theoretical & Conceptual Foundations for Nursing ^A
• NURS 720 - Clinical Application of Population Analysis ^A

4th semester

• NURS 741 – Coordinating Processes in Health Care Leadership ^A*
• NURS 742 – Integrated Processes in Health Care Leadership ^B*
• NURS 790 - Research Methods for Nursing ^A
• NURS 791 - Seminar in Clinical Research ^B

Part Time

1st semester

• NURS 700 - Theoretical & Conceptual Foundations for Nursing ^A
• NURS 717 - Applications of Basic Statistics for Nursing & Nursing Services Management ^B

2nd semester

• NURS 790 - Research Methods for Nursing ^A
• NURS 738 - Financing Health Care ^B

3rd semester

• NURS 720 - Clinical Application of Population Analysis ^A

4th semester

• NURS 734 - Conceptual Basis of Health Systems ^A
• NURS 740 - Facilitative Processes in Health Care Leadership ^B

5th semester

• NURS 788 - Transformative Praxis in Advanced Nursing Leadership and Informatics

6th semester

• NURS 791 - Seminar in Clinical Research ^B

7th semester

• NURS 741 – Coordinating Processes in Health Care Leadership ^A*
• NURS 742 – Integrated Processes in Health Care Leadership ^B*

^{A Indicates A term, B indicates B term. If not noted, full semester course.
*Course requires clinical hours (112 total clinical hours)}

Upon graduation and if you meet the experience criteria, you are eligible to sit for four credentialing exams:

• Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) through the American Organization of Nurse Executives
• Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) through the American Organization of Nurse Executives
• Certified Nurse Executive (NE-BC) through the ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center)
• Certified Nurse Executive, Advanced (NEA-BC) through the ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center)

Equips nurses for educational roles in academia and health care settings.

MSN in nursing education requires 39 credit hours and can be completed in 5 semesters. All didactic work is online, distance format with complimentary practicums that may be completed in one’s geographic region. Courses are offered in a variation of seven or 15-week semester courses, with an average of 6-9 credit hours per semester.

Required Courses

1st semester

• NURS 700 – Theoretical and Conceptual Foundation for Nursing ^A
• NURS 707 – Advanced Pathophysiology for Nurses
• NURS 710 – Role of the Nurse Educator ^B

2nd semester

• NURS 702 – Pharmacological Management of Pediatric, Adult and Gerontological Patients Across the Lifespan
• NURS 724 – Education in Nursing ^B
• NURS 789 – Statistical and Research Methods for Nursing ^A

3rd semester

• NURS 704 – Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning +
• NURS 725 – Nursing Education: Curriculum and Evaluation 

4th semester

• NURS 739 – Online Instruction and Technology in Nursing Education 
• NURS 743 – Advanced Nursing Practicum for the Educator *

5th semester

• NURS 720 – Clinical Application of Population Analysis ^A
• NURS 727 – Nurse Educator Practicum *
• NURS 791 – Seminar in Clinical Nursing Research ^B

Total 39 credits / 500 clinical hours

^{+on campus immersion
*course requires 250 direct clinical hours
 Aindicates A term, B indicates B term. If not noted, full semester course.}

Upon graduation and meeting experience criteria, you are eligible to sit for the National League of Nursing – Certification as Nurse Educator Exam (CNE).

Focuses on the integration of nursing, technology, and informatics sciences to enhance patient care and safety.

The MSN in Nursing Informatics requires 36 credit hours and can be completed in four semesters (full time program) or seven semesters (part time). All didactic coursework is online distance format.

Full Time

1st  semester

• NURS 734 - Conceptual Basis of Health Systems ^A
• NURS 775 - Foundations in Nursing Informatics ^A
• NURS 738 - Financing Health Care ^B
• ITEC 764 - Project Management for Health Information Systems ^B

2nd semester

• NURS 788 - Transformative Praxis in Advanced Nursing Leadership and Informatics
• NURS 717 - Applications of Basic Statistics for Nursing & Nursing Services Management ^B
• ITEC 770 - Health Database Systems ^A

3rd semester

• NURS 700 - Theoretical & Conceptual Foundations for Nursing ^A
• NURS 720 - Clinical Application of Population Analysis ^A

4th semester

• NURS 790 - Research Methods for Nursing ^A
• NURS 791 - Seminar in Clinical Research ^B
• NURS 777 - Nursing Informatics Practicum*

Part Time

1st semester

• NURS 775 - Foundations in Nursing Informatics ^A
• NURS 717 - Applications of Basic Statistics for Nursing & Nursing Services Management ^B

2nd semester

• NURS 790 - Research Methods for Nursing ^A
• NURS 738 - Financing Health Care ^B

3rd semester

• NURS 700 - Theoretical & Conceptual Foundations for Nursing ^A

4th semester

• NURS 734 - Conceptual Basis of Health Systems ^A
• ITEC 764 - Project Management for Health Information Systems ^B

5th semester

• ITEC 770 - Health Database Systems ^A
• NURS 791 - Seminar in Clinical Research ^B

6th semester

• NURS 788 - Transformative Praxis in Advanced Nursing Leadership and Informatics
• NURS 720 - Clinical Application of Population Analysis ^A

7th semester

• NURS 777 - Nursing Informatics Practicum*

^Aindicates A term, ^B indicates B term. If not noted, full semester course.
*Course requires clinical hours (225 total clinical hours)

• A current unrestricted RN license is required for admission consideration.
• An associates RN Degree (ADN, AAS, ASN, AAN, AN, etc.) from a nationally accredited institution.
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from previous undergraduate and any graduate work.
• (2) years of work experience as an RN.
• Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended must be submitted, whether you received a degree or not.
• Three professional references - The professional recommendation form should come from individuals with a master’s or higher in a health care field who can evaluate your potential for success in a graduate program. (Letters of recommendation cannot be used in lieu of our recommendation form.) Recommendations from family members are not appropriate.
• A personal goal statement that reflects MSN program outcomes
  Current curriculum vitae or resume.

All application materials (except official transcripts) will be submitted via the College of Nursing's graduate application portal.

Official transcripts must be sent to The Graduate School. Review the degree requirements before you apply.

• The RN-MSN pathway program accepts students for fall and summer entry. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged. 
• Admission cycle for fall entry (FT only):
  
  • Application opens November 1
  • Final decision deadline June 30
• Admission cycle for summer entry (PT & FT):
  
  • Application opens November 1
  • Final decision deadline March 31

RN to MSN pathway costs depend on several factors. For estimated costs, visit Graduate Program Cost Estimate.

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The Office of Financial Aid provides the full breakdown of the estimated cost to attend. For additional tuition and fee information, visit the Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees website.