RN to MSN Bridge Programs in Texas
The RN to MSN programs offered in Texas are designed for the associate degree or diploma educated registered nurse. These programs offer a number of concentrations or tracks that prepare students for advanced nursing roles. These programs are listed below along with information about the tracks they offer, their accreditation and contact information.
The RN to MSN provides a streamlined route to a master's in nursing that is allowing a much needed younger generation of nurses to enter advanced nursing roles as a large portion of nurses that hold these positions plan on retiring over the next ten years. Nurses who have been working on the floor for a number of years and find themselves not able to handle the strenuous requirements of the position any longer are seeking their MSN in hopes that they will be prepared to enter administrative roles or roles where the physical demand is less. The RN to MSN has become a popular option for these nurses as well.
An RN to MSN program is not a walk in the park. These programs are extremely focused and take about three years to complete. The baccalaureate education and clinical requirements are met prior to entering any master's level course work and specialization track content. Some nurses feel that the three year commitment can be too demanding and opt to earn their BSN, which can also lead to positions with greater responsibility as well as prepare them for entry to master's nursing programs later on. Learn about the RN to BSN programs in Texas.
Texas is experiencing a significant shortage of registered nurses and though there are plenty of applicants there are not enough faculty or clinical sites to train the number of nurses to meet the demand. What this means to nurses seeking an RN to MSN in Texas is that there will be opportunity in the field of nursing education. Many of the RN to MSN programs listed below do offer this concentration track. As the state of Texas explores new ways to meet the demand for registered nurses, there will have to be incentives for those that choose to enter nursing faculty roles, such as loan repayment. This is not to say that advanced practice, informatics and other concentrations won't be in demand, because they are as well. Nurse practitioners in under served areas are also needed. Just not to the extent that nursing faculty is needed. With a job outlook like this, there hasn't been a better time to start exploring RN to MSN options in Texas.
Learn more about the RN to MSN programs in Texas including admission requirements, application materials and program strengths by requesting information from the schools listed below.
RN to MSN Online Programs Offered in Texas
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
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 Texas Offering RN to MSN Programs
Angelo State University
NLNAC accredited nursing school.
Programs Offered: RN to MSN - (Tracks: Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Specialist)
- Angelo State University, 2601 W. Avenue N, San Angelo, Texas 76909, PH: 800-946-862
Midwestern State University - Wilson School of Nursing
CCNE accredited
Programs Offered: RN to MSN
- 3410 Taft Blvd Wichita Falls, TX 76308 / Phone: 940-397-4599
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
CCNE accredited
Programs Offered: RN to MSN
- Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi - College of Nursing & Health Sciences, 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412, PH: 361-825-2649
Texas Christian University
CCNE accredited
Programs Offered: RN to MSN
- Texas Christian University - Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 2900 W. Bowie, Fort Worth, Texas 76129, PH: 817-257-7652
Texas Woman's University
CCNE acredited
Programs Offered: RN to MSN
- Texas Woman's University , 304 Administration Drive, Denton, Texas 76201, PH: 940-898-2401
University of Houston - Victoria School of Nursing
Applicant for CCNE accreditation
Programs Offered: RN to MSN
- University of Houston - Victoria School of Nursing, University West, Suite 272, 3007 N. Ben Wilson, Victoria, Texas 77901, PH: 361-570-4370
University of Texas at El Paso
CCNE accredited
Programs Offered: RN to MSN
- University of Texas at El Paso - College of Health Sciences, 1101 N. Campbell Street, El Paso, Texas 79902, PH: 915-747-8217
University of Texas at Tyler
CCNE accredited
Programs Offered: RN to MSN
- University of Texas at Tyler, 3900 University Boulevard, Tyler, Texas 75799, PH: 903-566-7320
University of Texas Health Science Center
CCNE accredited
Programs Offered: RN to MSN
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MC 7944, San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900, PH: 210-567-5810
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
CCNE accredited
Programs Offered: RN to MSN
- University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77555-1132, PH: 409-772-1510
West Texas A&M University
CCNE accredited
Programs Offered: RN to MSN
- West Texas A&M University, Box 60969, Canyon, Texas 79016, PH: 806-651-2630
