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RN to MSN

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The RN to MSN program is designed for experienced registered nurses who want to move straight into a master’s degree program. Experienced nurses who hold their RN license can apply their associate’s degree toward an MSN without having to first earn a BSN. Students can expect to find positions as expert clinicians, nurse executives, clinical educators, health policy consultants, and research assistants.

How to Get an RN to MSN Degree

Complete an Associate’s Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing.
Earn a Registered Nurse Certification.
Enroll and complete a RN to MSN program.
Obtain NP certification and proper licensure (requirements vary by state).

RN to MSN Program Description

Programs typically require students to choose a specialty from the start, which gives them the advantage of getting specialized training in their field before they complete their BSN.
Program prerequisite courses build on previous education such as, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, chemistry, sociology, developmental psychology, and health assessment skills, as well as work experience are required as preparation for the graduate program.
Coursework prepares students to be experts in their field, including roles in administration, teaching, research, and as clinical nurse leaders.
Curriculum integrates adult-learning principles and identifies prior academic course work, continuing education, and clinical expertise.

Salary and Job Setting

Estimated Salary: $57,967 – $100,087 (determined by place of employment and area of specialty), according to Payscale.com.
Job Setting: Private practices, outpatient care centers, nursing homes, hospitals (intensive care unit), neonatal unit, internal medicine clinics, ambulatory care, family practice offices.

Top Schools Offering Online Master's in Nursing Degrees

	Georgetown University offers two degrees through online courses for students who are interested in taking on high level and managerial roles in nursing. The first is a MSN in Midwifery/Women’s Health, and the second is a MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner. Both degrees are for those who want fast-paced curriculum in order to advance their careers quickly. Click Here
	The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of registered nurses with baccalaureate-degree preparation. Coursework covers advanced nursing content and process, as well as leadership skills, teaching experience and the ability to manage health care systems. Areas of specialty within their MSN program include health education, informatics, health administration, and healthcare management. Click Here
	Earn your M.S. in Nursing with a specialty in nurse administration or nurse education with an online degree from Kaplan University. The Master of Science in Nursing is also a foundation for future doctoral studies. And because these programs are completed online, it is easy to continue your current job. Click Here
	Learn how to provide expert clinical care and related health care services to individuals, families and groups of people across the lifespan in a variety of acute care and community settings through Liberty University's Master of Science in Nursing program. Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study. Click Here
	Walden University provides registered nurses with the unique opportunity to further advance their careers through RN to MSN degree programs. Specialties include informatics, education, leadership and a general course. Walden also offers several BSN to MSN programs for registered nurses who have already earned a bachelor's degree in nursing. Click Here
	Earn your dual master's degree in business and nursing, along with specialties in clinical care, education, family nurse practitioner, or nursing leadership at Grand Canyon University's college of nursing and health sciences. Each course can provide you with the skills and techniques you need to become the best in your field. Click Here
	The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs from Capella University Online are geared toward BSN graduates currently working as registered nurses (RNs). They offer MSN - Nurse Educator and MSN - Nurse Educator Bridge programs. For those wishing for a flexible and affordable plan to take their nursing careers to the next level, Capella is a very sound choice. Click Here