New Hampshire RN to MSN Programs
As health care has evolved over the past several years, nursing has simultaneously become more complex. There are a number of career advancement opportunities for registered nurses, however many of these positions require a master's level education. For example, nurse educators are needed across the nation. New Hampshire is no exception to this and job opportunities are abundant, but to become a nurse educator, you generally need to have your MSN. In response to the growing need for masters educated nurses, many colleges and universities have created RN to MSN programs that allow RN's with an associate's degree in nursing and sometimes a nursing diploma to get their BSN and MSN in one accelerated program.
There are a limited number of RN to MSN programs offered at campuses in New Hampshire, however there are a number of accredited online RN to MSN programs in NH that are available to current registered nurses. Most of these programs can be completed in as little as three years depending upon the amount of transferable coursework you have completed and the area you choose to specialize in. If at this time three years seems like too large of a time commitment, you may be interested in exploring RN to BSN programs in New Hampshire. Many of these can also be completed entirely online and in as little as 12 months.
You will find that their are RN to MSN programs with different concentrations including, but not limited to, education, administration, leadership and management, informatics or clinical systems management. Coursework for any of these programs can be completed online and clinical practicums can often be set up at a facility within your region.
Regardless of the specialization you choose to focus on, completion of an RN to MSN program can open up a world of new opportunities within the field of nursing for you. Request information to learn more about any of the programs listed below that fit your career aspirations. All programs listed are accredited by nationally recognized bodies such as the CCNE or the NLNAC.
RN to MSN Online Programs Offered in New Hampshire
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. (General, 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
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 program is 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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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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