RN to MSN Bridge Programs in Maine

The state of Maine has two universities that offer RN to MSN programs. There are also a number of online RN to MSN programs offered in Maine by some well respected and nationally accredited schools of nursing. The schools offering RN to MSN bridge programs in Maine are listed below along with their accreditation and contact method information. You may also be interested in the RN to BSN programs offered in Maine.

Higher education in nursing allows for career mobility. An RN to MSN program streamlines the education and allows ADN or Diploma educated registered nurses to pursue any one of a number of specializations with great career opportunities. The Maine Department of Labor projects 27% job growth in the nursing profession through 2012 and most likely longer. Nurses with a master's in nursing will have numerous opportunities in advanced practice, nursing education, management, informatics and other leadership positions. As with most industries, higher education often translates to positions with greater responsibilities and greater earning opportunities.

The rural geography of the state has impeded opportunities for higher education in the past, however, now the online RN to MSN offers registered nurses an opportunity to pursue higher education from just about anywhere. The AACN has praise for the online RN to MSN and the accessibility these programs bring to rural areas of the country. The online RN to MSN programs listed below include their accreditation, specialization tracks and contact methods. Request additional program information from the schools that meet your strengths and goals.

Reasons to start an RN to MSN program include the fact that, according to the Maine Minimum Data Set released in November, 2007, only 10.4% of working nurses in Maine held a master's in nursing. This means there are many opportunities out there for master's educated nurses in nursing education, advanced practice, management and other exciting areas. Learn more after contacting the schools listed below.

Online RN to MSN Programs Offered in Maine

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

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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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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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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)

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Universities Based in Maine Offering RN to MSN Programs

University of Southern Maine

CCNE accredited

Programs Offered: RN to MSN - (Tracks: Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (AHCNS), Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMH/CNS), Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist & Nurse Practitioner (APMH/CNS/NP), Family Psychiatric/Mental health Nurse Practitioner (FPMH/NP) Clinical Nurse Leader, Dual Degree Program: MSN/MBA)

College of Nursing and Health Professions, University of Southern Maine, Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240, PH: 207-753-6552

University of Maine School of Nursing

CCNE accredited

Programs Offered: RN to MSN

School of Nursing, 5724 Dunn Hall, The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5724, PH: 207-581-2592