Program Highlights
Build on your existing knowledge and experience as a nurse and obtain your master’s degree (RN to MSN).
If you’re already a registered nurse with an ADN degree and you’re interested in expanding your career options in the healthcare industry, you can skip some steps and go from RN to MSN. This program streamlines your educational journey and helps you reach your professional goals faster. Specialty tracks include nursing education and nursing administration, either of which will help you thrive in various leadership roles.
Admission into the program requires:
- An unencumbered license as a registered nurse (RN) in the United States (US), District of Columbia or US territories, or
- An unencumbered license as an RN in Canada*, and
- Graduation from an ADN program or an active ADN student in a nursing program affiliated with Baker College
* Canadian RNs must complete the practicum experiences of this program under the supervision of a baccalaureate nurse licensed in Canada. Successful completion of the Baker College Nursing (RN to BSN) program does not qualify Canadian graduates to take the US NCLEX-RN examination.
Why Study Nursing
Patient care is just one aspect of nursing. With their knowledge of the healthcare industry, many nurses move into administrative positions where they can manage and oversee the operations of medical facilities. Other nurses decide to share their expertise with others by becoming nursing instructors. Given how fast the healthcare industry is growing, demand is high for nurses who can move up into these positions. Your career path could include chief nursing officer, nurse manager, nursing director, or a job in nursing academia.
Curriculum
The Baker College RN to MSN program is a three-year program consisting of 51 credit hours (15 credits of ASN to MSN bridge courses, 24 hours of core courses, and 12 hours within a specialty track). Specialty tracks offered include Nursing Education and Nursing Administration.
View Full CurriculumSample Courses
Advanced Nursing Practice Roles
Healthcare Systems, Policy and Advocacy
Graduate Practicum
Additional Requirements
This program requires:
- An unencumbered license as a registered nurse (RN) in the United States (US), District of Columbia or US territories, or
- An unencumbered license as an RN in Canada*, and
- Graduation from an ADN program or an active ADN student in a nursing program affiliated with Baker College
* Canadian RNs must complete the practicum experiences of this program under the supervision of a baccalaureate nurse licensed in Canada. Successful completion of the Baker College Nursing (RN to BSN) program does not qualify Canadian graduates to take the US NCLEX-RN examination.
Accreditation
The masters degree program in nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC, 202-887-6791.
Online Classes Available Anywhere
This program is offered online.
On Campus Unavailable
Core courses for this degree program are not offered on campus.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available on campus each semester.
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Courses for this degree program are available through Baker Online.
100% online, this format offers flexible scheduling with 8-week semesters
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Courses for this degree program are available through Online Live.
100% online with set class times, this format offers live, real-time virtual learning.
Online Live