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RN to MSN Option

The RN to MSN option is designed for registered nurses (RNs) with baccalaureate degrees outside nursing.

Application Requirements

All of the Master of Science in Nursing program requirements
ADN Program: GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Clinical practice in last two years (one-year, full-time equivalent)

Prerequisites

Successful completion of college-level courses in the following areas:

Statistics
Research
Health Assessment (or must demonstrate competency)

Preferred Application Deadlines

Fall Term: June 1
Students cannot begin the RN to MSN program in the Summer Term.

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RN to MSN Option

Application Requirements

Prerequisites

Preferred Application Deadlines

Becky Hulett, DNP, R.N., CNL

Kerry Bohan, M.S., BSN, R.N.

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