California Nursing Schools - RN to MSN Programs
The RN to MSN programs are designed for registered nurses with an associate degree, nursing diploma, or BSN that are looking to earn their Master's of Science in Nursing and advance their career. Certain RN to MSN programs allow registered nurses with an ADN to earn both a BSN and an MSN in a shorter amount of time than if they were pursued separately. Other RN to MSN degree programs in California require that you have already completed your baccalaureate education before enrolling.
Nursing Schools in California Offering RN to MSN Online Programs
There are relatively few RN to MSN programs offered online or at Campuses in California. This is the most updated information we have found with regards to nursing schools offering the RN to MSN option.
Schools Offering Online RN to MSN Programs in California
Grand Canyon University
Programs: MBA and MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems (Bridge) (Online), MS in Nursing - Public Health (Bridge) (Online)
Western Governors University
Programs: MS in Nursing - Education (RN to MSN Option) (Online), MS in Nursing - Leadership & Management (RN to MSN Option) (Online)
Grand Canyon University
Programs: Bridge to MS in Nursing: Nursing Education (RN License Required), MBA and MS in Nursing - Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems (Bridge), MS in Nursing - Health Care Informatics (Bridge), MS in Nursing - Leadership in Health Care Systems (RN License Required) (Bridge), MS in Nursing - Public Health (Bridge)
South University
Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Accelerated RN-MSN, Master of Science in Nursing - Accelerated RN-MSN - Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science in Nursing - Accelerated RN-MSN - Nurse Educator
Western Governors University
Programs: M.S. in Nursing - Education (RN to MSN Option), M.S. in Nursing - Leadership and Management (RN to MSN Option)
Schools Offering RN to MSN Programs in California
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University's RN to MSN program is CCNE accredited.
MSN Programs Offered: Master of Science in Nursing, RN to MSN, Part-Time MSN, Accelerated MSN for Second Careers. Areas of concentration include Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator, Adult CNS, Family NP, Pediatric NP, Parent/Child CNS, and School Nurse.
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Mount St. Mary's College Department of Nursing
The school is approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.
Programs Offered: ADN, LVN Mobility Option (LVN to ADN or LVN to BSN), BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, ADN to MSN
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Mount St. Mary's College Department of Nursing, 12001 Chalon Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90049-1599
