RN to MSN Bridge Programs in Tennessee

The RN to MSN bridge program format streamlines the pathway to a master's degree in nursing for registered nurses with an associate's degree in nursing or nursing diploma level education. In Tennessee, nurses will find a variety of concentrations including nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist, nurse educator, nurse administrator, nursing administration and many others. Depending on the student and chosen specialization, the RN to MSN can be completed in 3 years.

Online RN to MSN programs have become increasingly popular as there are only five schools based in Tennessee offering campus based RN to MSN programs. The online RN to MSN format has made master's nursing programs accessible to more nurses throughout the state of Tennessee. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing has also expressed their support of these online RN to MSN programs and the access to higher education they provide nurses. Online RN to MSN programs offered in the state of Tennessee are listed below with their accreditation, concentration options and contact information.

The RN to MSN Programs in Tennessee have a number of goals in common including preparing graduates for advanced leadership nursing roles in various areas of health care, recognize the legal, ethical and professional standards of advanced practice nursing and work in partnership with other health care providers to achieve an effective and efficient health care delivery system.

According to an August, 2007 article on the East Tennessee Foundation website, Tennessee is projected to have the largest nursing shortage in the Southeast. As you know, RN to MSN programs with a nurse educator concentration prepare registered nurses for nursing faculty positions. This area of concentration is one that can have a direct impact on the nursing shortage Tennessee is facing. The streamlined nature of the RN to MSN prepares a much needed younger generation of nurses to enter nursing faculty positions at many of the colleges and universities offering entry-level nursing programs in Tennessee. Loan forgiveness programs for those nurses that take nursing faculty positions in Tennessee have incentivized many registered nurses to explore and pursue this area of advance nursing. Find nurse educator as well as many other concentrations listed below. If a three or more year commitment is too much at this time you may be interested in an RN to BSN program in Tennessee, which can often be completed in as little as 12 months.

RN to MSN Online Programs Offered in Tennessee

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

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

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.

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

Colleges & Universities Based in Tennessee Offering an RN to MSN Program

Carson-Newman College

The nursing program are CCNE accredited

Programs Offered: BSN, RN to BSN, RN -MSN & MSN (Concentrations: FNP, Nurse Educator), Post-Master's Certificates in FNP and Nurse Educator

Carson-Newman College, 1646 Russell Avenue, Jefferson City, TN 37760, PH: 865-471-3425

Southern Adventist University

The nursing program are NLNAC accredited

Programs Offered: ASN, BSN, Accelerated RN -MSN, MSN (Concentrations: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator), MSN/MBA

Southern Adventist University - School of Nursing, 5010 University Drive, Collegedale, TN 37315, PH: 423-236-2961

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

The nursing program are NLNAC accredited

Programs Offered: RN -MSN entry, MSN (Concentrations: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Management, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Forensic Nursing, Health Systems Management, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Nurse-Midwifery, Nurse-Midwifery/FNP Dual Focus, Nursing Informatics, Palliative Care,Pediatric Nurse, Practitioner - Acute Care, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner/ Adult Nurse Practitioner - WHNP/ANP Dual Focus)

461 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37240, PH: 615.343.3279