RN to MSN Bridge Programs in Missouri

There are currently two schools in Missouri that offer an RN to MSN program and a handful of schools offering an online RN to MSN in Missouri. RN to MSN programs are designed to bridge the BSN and MSN curriculum and clinical requirements into a more efficient and streamlined educational offering. To maintain their national accreditation status, schools offering these programs must cover all required BSN material prior to advancing students into the MSN curriculum. The programs are designed for either diploma in nursing or associate degree in nursing educated registered nurses. You will find the RN to MSN program options in Missouri listed below along with accreditation and contact methods.

Online or distance RN to MSN bridge programs have become increasingly important to remote or rural based nurses in Missouri as well as the urban based nurse who is balancing work and personal obligations. The online format provides a much needed flexibility. As patient care and the health care system in general becomes more complex, there is and will continue to be a strong demand for master's educated nurses to fill advanced nursing roles.

Nurse practitioners and other advanced practice nurses have seen strong demand for their services as health systems throughout Missouri and the U.S. are moving toward more cost-effective strategies for patient care. Nurse educators are also in demand. A shortage of nursing faculty has been linked to to the RN shortage in Missouri, 7% according to the St. Joseph News-Press. This is not to say that you have to decide on a career path or specialization in order to get an MSN. Many nurses will choose a nursing administration or management or dual MSN/MBA option that provides for a broader range of opportunities. Post-master's certificates have become popular for those nurses who then decide on advanced practice, education or another area of nursing practice. The MSN is also a stepping stone requirement for any doctorate level program. This means that you have chosen a good place to start researching RN to MSN programs. Learn more about the options in Missouri listed below.

RN to MSN programs are extremely focused and take about three years to complete. Some nurses have found this to be too much of a commitment for one reason or another and have chosen to pursue and online RN to BSN, which can be completed in as little as twelve months. Learn about the RN to BSN programs in Missouri or find an RN to MSN program that fits your strengths and goals in the list below.

RN to MSN Online Programs Offered in Missouri

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. (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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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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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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Colleges & Universities Based in Missouri Offering RN to MSN Programs

Maryville University

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited

Programs Offered: RN to MSN - (Tracks: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner or Nursing Education)

Maryville University, 650 Maryville University Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141, PH: 314-529-9300

Saint Louis University

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited

Programs Offered: RN to BSN to MSN

Saint Louis University School of Nursing, 3525 Caroline Street, St. Louis, MO 63104-1099, PH: 314-977-8900