RN - MSN Bridge Programs in Hawaii
RN to MSN bridge programs in Hawaii provide the associate's degree or diploma educated registered nurse with a current nursing license in Hawaii the opportunity to advance their career into areas of advanced practice nursing, nursing education, policy making, community health, consulting and a host of other directions. RN to MSN programs will take around three years to complete through most nursing schools. This is the essential step for any registered nurse desiring to enter the advanced practice nursing field.
Online RN to MSN programs in Hawaii have made it easier to complete a master's level education for those registered nurses in remote locations of Hawaii or those that desire to continue in their current position while earning their degree. A flexible schedule and the opportunity to complete any clinical site preceptor requirements in a student's local community have made the RN to MSN online option in Hawaii extremely popular.
There are a variety of concentrations, tracks or specializations to choose from when looking at the RN to MSN programs offered in the state. Students in advanced practice tracks develop a clinical expertise that will affect positive health care outcomes in their community and all tracks involve courses aimed at strengthening the student's ability to evaluate theory and enhance research skills that apply to all areas of the health care field. Students also sharpen their communication skills and knowledge of technology in healthcare. Other courses will enhance students' nursing skills in various areas.
Salaries for MSN educated nurses in Hawaii are often significantly higher than the BSN, ASN or diploma educated nurse and job opportunities are often readily available for the advanced practice nurse, nurse practitioner in particular, as well as administration and leadership positions. As always, the nurse educator is in strong demand, however, at most four-year colleges and universities a doctorate education is required.
(Source: AACN)
Contact the RN to MSN programs below to find out more about their programs. Graduates of the following programs are eligible for national certification in the area appropriate to their degree. The RN to BSN programs in Hawaii may also interest you.
RN to MSN Programs Offered in Hawaii
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
Loyola University New Orleans offers an MSN - Health Care Systems Management and an MSN - BLEND program designed for RNs to enter the MSN program without a BSN. These programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
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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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Schools Based in Hawaii Offering an RN to MSN Program
Hawaii Pacific University - Nursing
Programs Offered: RN to MSN pathway, LPN/BSN Pathway, BSN, RN to BSN, MSN with options (Community Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Community Clinical Nurse Specialist Educator)
- Hawai'i Pacific University, 1164 Bishop Street, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813, PH: 808-544-0200
University of Hawaii at Manoa - School of Nursing
Programs Offered: RN to BS pathway, BSN, MS in Nursing with concentrations in (Nursing Administration and MS/MBA-Nursing, Nursing Education, Advanced Public Health Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, Adult & Child Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, MS-Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist, Master's Entry Program in Nursing, RN to MS Program (with non-nursing baccalaureate), and Online PhD in Nursing
- School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2528 McCarthy Mall, Webster Hall 330, Honolulu, HI 96822, PH: 808-956-8523
