RN to MSN Programs in Nebraska
The overall face of health care is changing rapidly today and nurses are experiencing a large part of these changes. They are being asked to play more complex roles within the health care system and many of these new roles and responsibilities require that a nurse have a master's education. Due to the shortage of master's educated nurses, many colleges and universities have developed RN to MSN programs for RN's with a nursing diploma or for those with an associate's degree in nursing. Such programs allow current registered nursed to obtain their bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing concurrently and generally in a shorter period of time than if they were to get their degrees separately.
Online RN to MSN programs in Nebraska are an excellent option for nurses that wish to continue working while they are earning their master's in nursing. They also provide a necessary level of convenience for those that live and work in rural areas where no campus based programs are offered. Generally all coursework can be completed online and any clinical practicum requirements can be fulfilled at a health care facility within the area of Nebraska which you reside. Below you will find a number of campus based and online schools in Nebraska that offer RN to Master's of Science in Nursing programs along with their accreditation information. Most RN to MSN degree programs can be completed within three years time, depending upon specialty or track chosen. If you think that you might be interested in just pursuing you BSN at this time, you can read about getting your RN to BSN in Nebraska.
Nurses in Nebraska with a master's of science in nursing will find themselves presented with a number of new career options. There is a tremendous need for nurse educators, nurse administrators, clinical leaders, public and community health liaisons, and advance practice nurses (APN's) nationally as well as in Nebraska. Completing and RN to MSN degree will not only open new doors in your career as a nurse, but it will give you the opportunity to increase your salary potential as well. Learn more about the programs below by requesting information from the schools that interest you most.
Online RN to MSN Programs Offered in Nebraska
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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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
Loyola University New Orleans offers an MSN - Health Care Systems Management and an MSN - BLEND (RN MSN) 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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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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RN to MSN Programs Offered at Nursing Schools Based in Nebraska
Clarkson College
Clarkson College offers an RN to MSN program online for full and part time students.
Contact Information:
101 S. 42nd Street
Omaha, NE 68131
PH: 402-552-3100
Creighton University
Creighton University offers an online RN to MS Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) track accredited by the NLNAC.
Contact Information:
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178
PH: 402-280-2000
