RN to MSN Bridge Programs in Kentucky
RN to MSN or ADN to MSN programs are gaining popularity and bringing younger nurses into nursing faculty positions, nursing leadership positions, advanced practice positions and other positions requiring a master's level education. In Kentucky, as with most of the states, there has been a nursing faculty shortage and it has the potential to get worse as a large percentage of nursing faculty approach retirement age. This is why the RN to MSN has been such a breakthrough, allowing younger nurses access to higher education and career advancement.
ADN or nursing diploma prior education is built upon in an RN to MSN program as students complete baccalaureate level courses and then move into graduate level course work. Some programs present graduates with a BSN and MSN and others will present only the MSN upon successful completion of the RN to MSN program. RN to MSN programs will take about three years to complete if taken online or on-campus. The majority of RN to MSN programs are now offered in the online format or a blended format. Locate a program listed below and contact them to learn more specifics and how they can help you reach your goals.
Nationally, the number of master's educated registered nurses is around 13%. This means that there are very few working nurses with master's degrees and a lot of demand for nurses with a master's degree to fill master's level positions as nursing faculty and advanced practice nurses. Research has shown time and again that higher education correlates to higher salaries and nursing has not been the exception. If the RN to MSN seems like it is too much of a commitment at this point, you may want to read about the RN to BSN programs in Kentucky.
There is a nursing student loan forgiveness program for nurses with student loans practicing in Kentucky. Check out the Kentucky Board of Nursing to Learn more. Loan forgiveness programs can make pursuing the RN to MSN program even more enticing.
RN to MSN Online Programs in Kentucky
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)
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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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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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).
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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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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 Kentucky Offering RN to MSN Programs
Frontier School of Midwifery & Family Nursing - Distance Education - Hyden, KY
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).
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Spalding University
Programs Offered: RN - MSN
- 851 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40203, PH: 502) 585-9911, Ext. 2227
