MSN and RN to MSN Programs in Idaho
According to a recent report released by the Idaho Nursing Workforce Advisory Council, not enough is being done to meet the demand for master's educated nurse educators, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives and nurse anesthetists. The Idaho Department of Labor conducted a 6 month analysis that found through 2016 Idaho will need an additional 700 nurses with advanced nursing degrees or advanced practice certificates.
The demand for master's educated nurses is strong in Idaho however, the state's schools are not projected to be able to meet the demand. Of particular concern are nurse educators or nursing faculty that need a master's degree to teach. The lack of teaching faculty impacts the supply of nurses completing registered nursing programs. Online RN to MSN and MSN programs could be a solution.
Online MSN and RN to MSN programs offer an option for rural based nurses or working nurses that need a flexible option to complete their education. Below you will find online master's programs offering many different specialization tracks including nursing education, informatics, leadership, nurse practitioner, midwifery and others. Program accreditation information is also provided and more can be learned by contacting the school. These online MSN programs have no residency requirements. You might also be interested in the Nurse Practitioner programs offered in Idaho.
RN to MSN and BS to MSN Programs Offered in Idaho
University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services
Offering Online Master of Science in Nursing programs with optional specializations. University of Phoenix also has a campus in Boise where they offer the following MSN programs on-campus in addition to online.
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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. Specializations include Leadership and Management, Informatics, and Education. The R.N. - M.S. programs along with all other nursing programs at Walden University are CCNE accredited.
Capella University
Capella University offers a Master's in Nursing (MSN) degree program for registered nurses that are interested in pursuing careers as nurse educators or clinical nurse leaders.
Programs Offered: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nurse Educator
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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. MSN programs and post-graduate certificate programs are offered with the same specializations mentioned for the ADN-MSN programs.
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Gonzaga University
Gonzaga University offers a Master's of Science in Nursing program online with two different concentrations: Nurse Educator or Health Systems Leadership. Gonzaga University has received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for their online MSN nursing programs. Request information below to learn more.
Programs Offered Online: MSN - Nurse Educator, MSN- Health Systems Leadership
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Graceland University
All nursing programs at Graceland University are CCNE accredited. Practicums are completed in the student's community. The FNP specialization requires a four day on-campus focus session during the BSN portion and two more on-campus focus sessions to during the MSN portion.
Online Programs Offered: RN to MSN - (Specializations: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator/Clinical Nurse Specialist) Applicants specify their specialization interest after contacting the schools and during the application process.
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Benedictine University
This online Masters in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. It is offered six times a year by the University.
Programs Offered: Master of Science in Nursing - Online (Specialization tracks to become nurse leaders, nurse educators, nurse administrators, Care Coordinators, Case Managers, Managed Care Consultants and more)
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Kaplan University School of Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing is designed to prepare students for leadership positions and specialist roles in health care institutions, and to qualify for nursing school instructor positions.
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Liberty University - Department of Nursing
Liberty University's Online MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist Acute Care Track is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Graduates are prepared for national certification as a CNS and work as practitioners and/or educators. This program is enrolling now. Request information today!
Program Offered: MSN - Acute Care Track Online
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Norwich University - Nursing Programs
The e-learning MSN program can be completed in 18 - 24 months. This program is approved by the Vermont State Nursing Board and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Programs Offered: Online MSN
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Philadelphia University - Distance Education
Programs Offered: MS Completion Program - Midwifery, MS in Disaster Medicine and Management, MS - Midwifery.
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South University - School of Health Professions
South University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The South University MSN program is CCNE accredited and graduates are prepared for careers in nursing education.
Programs Offered: Online MSN
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University of Cincinnati - College of Nursing
The University of Cincinnati - College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The MSN - Nurse Midwifery online program is accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).
Programs Offered Online: MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist (Nurse Educator), MSN - Nursing Administration, MSN - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Adult Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist, MSN - Nurse Midwifery
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Vanderbilt University - School of Nursing
Vanderbilt University is accredited by the Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Programs Offered: Health Systems Management - MSN Online
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Western Governors University - Nursing
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.
Programs Offered: Online MSN - Education, Online MSN - Leadership & Management
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Schools Based in Idaho Offering MSN Programs
Idaho State University - School of Nursing
The Master's nursing programs at Idaho State University are CCNE accredited and State of Idaho Board of Nursing approved. The BSN program is also CCNE accredited.
Programs Offered: RN to BSN Completion (for Associate's degree RNs and LPNs), Traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN, Online MSN (Specialization tracks in Clinical Nurse Leader, Clinical Nurse Specialist, FNP, Nursing Education, Nursing Leadership), AD to MS, BS to MS
- School of Nursing Idaho State University, 921 S. 8th Ave, Stop 8101, Pocatello, ID 83209-8101, PH: 800-766-4781
Boise State University - Department of Nursing
The BSN program is accredited by the NLNAC.
Programs Offered: Online RN to BSN, BSN, MN, MSN, LPN to BSN
- Boise State University - Department of Nursing, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1840, PH: 208-426-4143
