North Dakota RN to MSN Programs
There are two RN to MSN programs offered by schools based in North Dakota and six online options. This provides for a good selection of schools and specialization tracks to choose from, which allows for potential students to match their strengths and career aspirations to the program and faculty with similar strengths. The RN to MSN programs listed below are open to associate's educated nurses and some accept diploma educated nurses that also meet specific requirements. Learn more about the requirements for admission and the application process by contacting the schools below with the provided contact information.
The main goal of an RN to MSN program is to streamline the process to develop leaders in nursing that possess a master's level nursing education. It is sometimes thought that the RN to MSN bypasses the baccalaureate education, but this is not the case with the schools listed below nor with the accredited RN to MSN programs offered in other states. The AACN and NLNAC have set forth specific RN to MSN education guidelines for accreditation and these programs must adhere to these guidelines to maintain their accreditation status. The AACN is a strong proponent of online RN to MSN programs, stating that they make higher education and opportunity to move up the nursing career ladder more accessible to more nurses.
The RN to MSN bridge programs are extremely focused and take about three years to complete. Specializations offered include nurse practitioner, nursing informatics, leadership & management, case management, nursing education/nurse educator, clinical nurse specialist and others that can be found listed below. The RN to MSN has become a popular option for nurses who have been working the floor for a number of years and are getting to the point where it has become quite strenuous on their bodies. The RN to MSN provides the opportunity for these nurses to move into less physically demanding nursing roles.
This is not to say that younger nurses are not pursuing these programs, they have become quite popular routes for entering nursing education and advanced practice. The RN to MSN has been praised for the way it is allowing a younger generation of nurses to smoothly transition to nursing faculty and advanced practice roles where there had been concern around the approaching retirement age for many of the nurses currently working in these areas. A three year commitment may sound like too much for some nurses and an RN to BSN program, which takes as little as one year to complete may be a more feasible option. Click on this link to learn about the RN to BSN programs offered in North Dakota.
The job outlook for master's educated nurses in North Dakota is promising and with the accessibility to these programs via online formats, rural based nurses in North Dakota have the same opportunities as the urban based nurses. Learn more about these programs and what they can offer you both personally and professionally by requesting information today.
RN to MSN Online Programs Offered in North Dakota
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
- Click Here to request information from Capella University's MSN Bridge Program.
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
- Click Here to request information from the American Sentinel University's Online RN to MSN Completion Program
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.
- Click Here to request information from Graceland University about the RN to BSN/MSN programs.
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
- Click Here for information about the Loyola University Online MSN Programs.
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)
- Click Here to request information from WGU's Online RN to MSN Programs
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.
- Click Here for more information about the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing distance education programs.
Universities Based in North Dakota Offering an RN to MSN Program
University of Mary
The baccalaureate program is CCNE accredited and approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
Programs Offered: BSN, LPN-BSN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN (Track: Nurse Administrator), MSN - (Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator, Family Nurse Practitioner) On-site and online options.
- University of Mary, 7500 University Dr, Bismarck ND 58504, PH: 701-255-7500
University of North Dakota
The baccalaureate program is CCNE accredited and approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
Programs Offered: BSN, Accelerated BSN, LPN-BSN, RN to BSN, RN to MS, MSN - (Specializations: Nurse Anesthesia, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Public/Community Health Nursing, Gerontology Nursing, and Nurse Education), Post Master's Certificates - (Specializations: Nurse Anesthesia, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing-CNS, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing-NP, Nurse Education)
- University of North Dakota, Box 9025, Grand Forks ND 58202, PH: 701-777-4173
