RN to MSN Programs - New Mexico

As the health care industry has evolved, career opportunities within the nursing sector have expanded dramatically. Some of the greatest demand for RN's are in education, public and community health, management, and various areas of advanced practice nursing. Many of these positions require that you have at minimum a master's level of education. This presents an interesting dilemma as there are ample opportunities for nurses with their MSN, but there is an overall shortage of nurses with their master's in nursing in New Mexico as well as is the case across the the rest of the country.

In an effort to help more nurses get their master's in nursing at a faster pace, many colleges and universities have turned to offering RN to MSN programs. Such programs are available online and on campus at accredited schools for RN's that have a nursing diploma or an associate's degree in nursing. Most RN to MSN programs can be completed in roughly three years. This of course is dependent upon factors such as the number of transfer credits you have and the specialty that you choose to pursue. If you decide that three years is too much of a time commitment at this point you may be interested in exploring those schools that offer RN to BSN programs in New Mexico.

Nurses will find online RN to MSN programs in New Mexico to be an excellent option because there are a limited number of programs offered "on campus" throughout the state. Pursuing your RN to MSN online can give you the opportunity to maintain your current position while simultaneously getting the education and training you need to take your nursing career to the next level. Each of the programs you find here are accredited by the CCNE or the NLNAC. Take some time to explore your options and request information from the schools that best fit your needs and career aspirations.

RN to MSN Programs Offered Online in New Mexico

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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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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