RN to MSN Bridge Programs in Washington DC
Master's educated nurses are sorely needed in all fields of nursing, education being the most in-demand field. Washington DC actually has one of the highest concentrations of master's educated nursing populations in the country at 22.41%, as reported in the Advance for Nurses Salary Survey 2009. Rn to MSN programs significantly reduce the amount of time it takes a registered nurse to earn their masters in nursing in the District of Columbia and is paving the way for a much needed younger generation of nurses to enter advanced practice specialty areas of nursing, nursing administration/management and nursing education.
Nursing faculty vacancies at the colleges and universities in Washington DC as well as around the country are at all time highs. The faculty shortages are a major contribute to the nursing shortage plaguing the Washington DC area as well as the rest of the country. With the February 2009 introduction of the NEED Act legislation to the Senate and House, solutions to the nursing faculty and nurse shortages are making headway. The NEED Act as well as other movements designed to stimulate interest in nursing education have made progress and are attracting more nurses into nursing faculty positions which, most often, require a minimum of a masters degree.
RN to MSN programs can be completed in 18 to 24 months. For the advanced practice options, all effort is made to arrange clinical site locations in the student's local region or community. Earning more money is a driving factor for many nurses and according to the Advance for Nurses 2007 Salary Survey, earning an master's in nursing pays off. MSN educated nurses responding to the survey earned an average annual salary of $87,000 compared to the associate's educated registered nurse who earned an average annual salary of $69,750. This means your MSN education will pay off financially according to these results, not to mention the personal gratification experienced by the majority of professional nurses with a master's level nursing education.
Learn more about admissions, concentrations and application procedures by contacting the programs offered in the DC area listed below. You might also like reading about the RN to BSN programs in Washington DC.
RN to MSN Online Programs in Washington DC - No Residency Requirements
Walden University School of Nursing
Graduates of Walden University's M.S. degree program in Nursing have the knowledge and skills to be leaders in their profession. They will be capable of contributing to positive social change in their own communities and throughout the world. Request free information from Walden University to learn more. The Walden University RN - M.S. programs are Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited.
Programs Offered: RN - M.S. (Concentrations: Leadership and Management, Informatics, and Education)
Gonzaga University
The Gonzaga Nursing Department is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and Regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Schools (NWCCS). The RN to MSN online programs are designed for licensed, experienced Registered Nurses with an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN). The Gonzaga University Nurse Practitioner program graduates average 95% pass rate on the national nurse practitioner certification exams.
Programs Offered Online: RN to MSN Online - (Four Specializations: Nurse Education, Family Nurse Practitioner, Health Systems Leadership, and Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner), MSN - (Specializations: Nurse Educator, Health Systems Leadership)
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Capella University
Capella University offers a Master's in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Educator Bridge program for registered nurses that have a bachelor's degree in another area and a current RN license. This program is ideal for those that are interested in becoming nurse educators or clinical nurse leaders.
Programs Offered: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nurse Educator Bridge Program
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South University - School of Health Professions
The South University MSN program is CCNE accredited and graduates are prepared for a career and national certification as an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner. South University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. These programs are enrolling now. Contact South University to learn more about their programs and to speak with an admissions representative.
Programs Offered: Online RN to BSN, Online RN to MSN - (Tracks: Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator), MSN - (Tracks: Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator)
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Graceland University - School of Nursing
The RN-BSN and RN to BSN/MSN programs are CCNE and NLNAC accredited. The RN to BSN and RN to BSN/MSN programs are designed for Registered Nurses who want to advance their education and career opportunities. RN to BSN and RN to BSN/MSN program Practicums can be completed in the student's community.
Online Programs Offered: RN to BSN, RN to BSN/MSN - (Specializations: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator)
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American Sentinel University - School of Nursing
The RN to MSN completion program is offered online and accepts RN's with current licenses and either a community college degree or a nursing diploma. Courses are open for enrollment once a month. Get more information today.
Programs Offered: RN to MSN Online (Tracks: Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership, Case Management, Nursing Education, and Nursing Informatics), RN to BSN
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Frontier School of Midwifery & Family Nursing - Distance Education
The Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of College and Schools.
Programs Offered: ADN - MSN Bridge Nurse Midwifery (accredited by ACME), ADN - MSN Family Nurse Practitioner (accredited by the NLNAC), and ADN - MSN Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner (accredited by the NLNAC). FSMFN also offers an online DNP program accredited by the AACN.
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Loyola University New Orleans - School of Nursing
The MSN - Blend and MSN program are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The Blend program is designed for registered nurses with bachelor's degree in another field who wish to pursue a master's of science in nursing degree.
Program Offered: MSN - Health Care Systems Management and an MSN - BLEND Health Care Systems Management
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Western Governors University - Nursing
Western Governors University offers an online RN to MSN degree program for registered nurses with an associate's degree. WGU is Regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as well as Nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council.
All of the Western Governors University nursing programs are Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited. The Online RN to MSN programs are currently accepting applications. Request information today.
Programs Offered: RN to BSN, RN to MSN - (Tracks: Nursing Education or Nursing Leadership & Management)
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Nursing Schools in DC Offering RN to MSN Degree Programs
Catholic University of America - School of Nursing
The nursing programs are CCNE accredited.
Programs Offered: BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, Combined BSN/MSN for RNs, MSN - (Tracks: Clinical Nurse Specialist Programs - Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Educator, Community/Public Health Nurse Specialist Educator Program, Immigrant, Refugee, and Global Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist & Nurse Practitioner Programs - Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner), PhD, DNP
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The Catholic University of America, 620 Michigan Ave., N.E., Washington, DC 20064, PH: 800-673-2772
Georgetown University - School of Nursing & Health Studies
Programs Offered: BSN, Accelerated 2nd degree BSN, Direct Entry (Combined BSN/MS in Nursing), MS - (Options: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Acute & Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthesia, Nurse-Midwifery, and Nursing Education), Post-Master's Certificate
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Georgetown University - School of Nursing, 3700 Reservoir Rd, NW, Box 571107, Washington, DC 20057-1107, PH: 202-687-2781
