RN to MS Program
[RN to MS Program 1203.10]
The RN to MS program is designed for working Registered Nurses with a Bachelor's degree in a discipline outside of nursing who desire an M.S. in Nursing Leadership and Administration or an M.S. in Nursing Education.
This online program offers a unique path to a Bachelor's and Master's degree in nursing for Registered Nurses with a Bachelor's degree in another field.
Admission Qualifications:
- Associate degree or diploma from an accredited nursing program*
- Bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field from an accredited program*
- Current Registered Nurse licensure within the United States or Canada
- Current employment as a registered nurse of at least 16 hours per week
- Review and sign the technical standards
SPECIFICS OF THE R.N. TO M.S. PROGRAM
Minimum Total Hours: 53-56 credit hours
Minimum Requirements: Cumulative GPA of 3.0; no grade less than B-.
Credits in the Program:
- MATH 2400 (3) Research & Statistical Methods (if no statistics course transferred in)
- RNBS 3100 (3) Intro to Baccalaureate Nursing Practice
- RNBS 3250 (3) Health Assessment
- RNBS 3300 (3) Quality & Safety in Nursing Practice
- RNBS 4200 (3) Clinical Judgment & Decision-Making
- RNBS 3400 (3) Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing
- RNBS 4400 (3) Population Health
- RNBS 4300 (3) Emerging Trends in Nursing Leadership
- GNSG 5300 (5) Research & Evidence-Based Practice for Advanced Nursing Practice
- GNSG 5100 (5) Nursing Science & Theory for the Master's Prepared Nurse
For remaining credits for the M.S. degree - see the Catalog for the specific degree and course listings
Students are awarded a B.S. degree upon successful completion of courses through GNSG 5100.
Nursing Education Students:
- GNSG 6155 (5) Education Theory & Curriculum Development
- GNSG 6750 (5) Teaching with Technology
- GNSG 6255 (5) Teaching Strategies & Evaluation
- GNSG 5050 (1) Lean Six Sigma Methodology for Healthcare Quality Improvement
- GNSG 6550 (5) Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse in the Transformation of Practice
- GNSG 5530 (5) Advanced Clinical Foundations for Nurse Educators
- GNSG 6400 (3) Seminar/Practicum in Nursing Education
Nursing Leadership Students:
- GNSG 5050 (1) Lean Six Sigma Methodology for Healthcare Quality Improvement
- GNSG 6550 (5) Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse in the Transformation of Practice
- GNSG 6650 (5) Human Resources, Ethics, Policy & Law
- GNSG 6300 (5) Strategic Leadership in Healthcare
- GNSG 5800 (5) Healthcare Finance Management
- GNSG 6725 (5) Informatics in Healthcare
- GNSG 6355 (3) Internship in Healthcare Leadership & Administration
In addition to the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Roberts Wesleyan University, graduate nursing students follow the policies, procedures, and guidelines of their respective School of Nursing handbook, including clinical compliance requirements and technical standards.
The baccalaureate degree programs in nursing, master’s degree programs, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at the School of Nursing at Roberts Wesleyan University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
To connect with a representative in the School of Nursing, call 585.594.6330 or email schoolofnursing@roberts.edu.