RN to MSN Bridge Programs in Idaho
A recent Idaho Nursing Workforce Advisory Advisory Council presentation reported that Graduate level nurses are in high demand in Idaho and the state will need 720 new graduate level nurses in all specialty areas over the next ten years. The RN to MSN programs offered in Idaho can help meet the demand by preparing associate degree in nursing and diploma nursing prepared registered nurses with a master's in nursing. This is an extremely opportunistic time for ADN and diploma prepared nurses to advance up the nursing career ladder. There is one RN to MSN program offered by a school based in Idaho and several online RN to MSN program options for Idaho residents. These programs are listed below along with their contact and accreditation information.
The report also stated that there is a large population of nurses over the age of 50 and that younger nurses are needed at all nursing practice levels. In fact, only 1 in 5 registered nurses in Idaho is under age 35 and 2 in 5 are over age 50. The RN to MSN bridge program has been praised by many organizations for the ability to streamline the baccalaureate and master's education bringing a younger generation of nurses to the graduate nursing level.
Online RN to MSN programs have also received acclaim by organizations like the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) for the accessibility to higher education they bring to rural based nurses throughout the country. These online programs do not miss any curriculum content and maintain national accreditation by the same accrediting agencies that campus based RN to MSN programs are accredited by. You will find the online RN to MSN programs offered in Idaho listed below with their accreditation information as well as a method of contact to learn more and request application materials.
RN to MSN programs are intense, taking around three years to complete. RN to MSN programs offer specializations in advanced practice, leadership, education, informatics and more. As was mentioned before, master's prepared nurses in all specialty areas are in high demand in Idaho. Nursing faculty is one of the most needed areas and the state is working diligently with nursing organizations to find ways to increase nursing faculty salaries over the next three years to be more competitive with industry standards. This would actually make good timing for any registered nurse interested in pursuing nursing faculty master's in nursing preparation. The RN to MSN would also prepare registered nurses for entry to doctorate level nursing education. Which ever specialty matches your strength and goals, you should be able to find it offered by one of the schools listed below. Opportunities for master's prepared nurses are excellent in the state of Idaho. Take the next step and request application materials and any additional information you need from the schools below.
You might also be interested in an RN to BSN program in Idaho. RN to BSN online programs can be completed in as little as twelve months.
Online RN to MSN Programs Offered in Idaho
Walden University School of Nursing
The Walden University RN - M.S. programs are Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited.
Programs Offered: RN - M.S. (Leadership and Management, Informatics, and Education)
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
- Click Here to request information from Capella University's MSN Bridge Program.
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
- Click Here to request information from the American Sentinel University's Online RN to MSN Completion Program
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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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.
- Click Here to request information from Graceland University about the RN to BSN/MSN programs.
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, 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)
- Click Here to request information from WGU's Online RN to MSN Programs
Schools Based in Idaho Offering RN to 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), AD to MS, Traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN, Online MSN (Specialization tracks in Clinical Nurse Leader, Clinical Nurse Specialist, FNP, Nursing Education, Nursing Leadership), BS to MS
- School of Nursing Idaho State University, 921 S. 8th Ave, Stop 8101, Pocatello, ID 83209-8101, PH: 800-766-4781
