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RN to MSN Fast Track Program


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The RN to MSN curriculum allows students to more rapidly progress through the BSN and MSN required courses.

Students may apply for the RN to MSN program when they have completed all nursing course requirements through the 300 level, NU 405T, and 79 credits in the arts and sciences. Applicants must meet all other MSN admission requirements for full admission. After admission to the RN to MSN option, students progress in meeting their undergraduate requirements but substitute graduate level courses for NU 406T, NU 407P, and the nursing elective. The maximum number of graduate level credits earned while meeting undergraduate requirements is 9. When all requirements for the BSN are satisfactorily completed, students are awarded the BSN degree and continue on with the remaining requirements to earn the MSN degree. The graduate level courses that have been taken while in the BSN portion of the program will be waived in the MSN program.

Students interested in taking advantage of this option should contact their Academic Advisor to request a MSN application form. The RN to MSN Fast Track option is not available for the Family Nurse Practitioner program.

Curriculum


Undergraduate Courses


Required science, general education, and general electives:  65

Prior Nursing Knowledge Transfer (Diploma):  30
Or
Prior Nursing Knowledge Transfer (Associate Degree):  65
                                                                          
Student applies to the RN to MSN program after 405T

         

Total credits - Credits: 119


Begin Graduate courses - Total of 9 credits


 
Required Graduate Nursing Courses -6 credits

Graduate Level Electives


3 credits

Choose one in place of undergraduate  Nursing Elective

BSN Degree awarded Total Credits Required - Credits: 128


(Please see MSN Program for MSN specialization information.)

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