Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing (RN-MSN)
School of Nursing
Build on Your Education With Baker’s RN to MSN Program
If you’re a registered nurse and are ready to pursue your MSN, then this Baker University program is designed just for you.
We designed our RN to MSN program to eliminate repetition, allow you to progress at your own pace, and help you graduate faster. You can advance your career in less time—and with lower costs.
The same caring faculty who lead our MSN program also teach our RN to MSN program coursework. You’ll be surrounded by other students and professors who share your passion for nursing.
Explore nursing education and administration before you pick your focus area.
- MSN in Nursing Education: Build skills to shape the next generation of expert clinicians and nursing faculty.
- MSN in Nursing Administration: Develop expertise to lead nursing teams and build practice standards.
Baker’s academic advising team acts as your partner as you earn your RN to MSN. We’ll help you plan your courses so you can efficiently continue your education and earn a master’s degree.
Note: Baker University does not award the BSN degree as part of this program nor upon completion.
Program Information
Online
School of Nursing
Graduate
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Degree Details: RN to MSN Program
Learning doesn’t have to happen in a classroom. You can take advantage of this accelerated nursing program without relocating or leaving your full-time job.
- Pursue your RN to MSN online from anywhere.
- Classes start in January and August.
- Complete practicums in your own community.
- Complete bridge courses and earn your MSN in as few as three years, depending on transfer credits.
Start the journey toward your MSN by taking the first step in the admissions process.
Program Highlights
After you complete seven bachelor’s-level bridge courses, you’ll be ready to start Baker’s MSN program. (You may be able to transfer credit from RN coursework or test out of pathophysiology, assessment, and/or pharmacology.)
Learn from exceptional faculty.
Expertly trained nurse educators encourage you to think creatively, apply what you already know as a registered nurse, and apply skills in new ways.
Join an accredited program.
Thanks to our commitment to quality and teaching best practices for nursing care, this accelerated nursing program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Explore new opportunities.
Our RN to MSN program helps your dreams of higher education become possible sooner. Boost earning potential, build on your existing education, and make significant contributions to the health of your community.
Study while you work.
We’ve taken your busy job schedule and personal life into account in every aspect of our program. This isn’t a slower-paced version of a full-time RN to MSN program—it was designed from the ground up to be flexible and adaptable.
Exceptional Experiences: RN to MSN Program
Enjoy inclusivity and individuality. We keep our program small so we can be responsive to your needs. We bring our campus to you by offering full access to resources like personal career advisors who help you pick courses and practicums.
Fill critical health care roles. Nurse leaders and educators have never been more in demand. You can step up to take on impactful roles that will help shape the future of patient care for the better.
Continue your education + work. Our 24/7 flexibility means we expect you to keep your full-time job and spend time with your family during this accelerated nursing program. You can even switch between full and part time or pause for up to 12 months.
Increase earning potential. With an online nursing master’s program that leads to an MSN, you’ll be eligible for higher-paying nursing jobs that create financial security to help you collect even more return on investment from the ADN you already have.
What Can You Do With an MSN?
You’ve got excellent bedside experience—but turning your RN into an MSN opens doors to all kinds of new opportunities.
Develop innovative professional skills. Advance to leadership positions. Help shape the future of health care.
The RN to MSN program from Baker prepares you to earn an MSN and qualify for critical nursing roles such as these:
- Clinical educator
- Director of nursing
- Health care administrator
- Nurse administrator
- Nursing curriculum coordinator
- Nursing supervisor
- Patient care director
- Research nurse
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Financial Aid: RN to MSN Program
The RN to MSN program at Baker is more affordable than you might think. You’ll find the payback you’re looking for with Baker University’s highly ranked online programs. Grants, loans, and scholarships are all available.
Our accelerated nursing programs are recognized by SR Education Group as some of the most affordable. Baker is a top college when it comes to value.
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Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON)
Baker University is approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing to conduct practice experiences for residents of Washington State for the RN-BSN, RN-MSN, MSN Nursing Education, and MSN Nursing Administration programs.
Related Programs at Baker University
In addition to our RN to MSN program, Baker also offers these online nursing programs
RN to BSN: Boost your earning potential, enhance your decision-making skills, and build on your existing education by turning your RN into a BSN through this program designed for working nurses.
Master of Science in Nursing: Shape the next generation of health care professionals by studying nursing education or nursing administration. This program for nurses who already have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing integrates advanced nursing theory with evidence-based nursing practices.
Dual Degree Option | MSN + MBA: If you have thought about getting involved in the business side of health care or want to move into an executive position, you need to understand business fundamentals, and an MBA offers this knowledge. Combine that with your patient-care experience and you bring a unique perspective to the business arena that other MBAs lack. Take just 18 to 24 hours of MBA courses in the transformational studies concentration and earn a second master’s degree.
Program of Study
Total credits hours: 57
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*You may transfer credit for these courses if they were freestanding courses.
Pathophysiology* | 3 hours (test-out option)
Pharmacology* | 3 hours (test-out option)
Physical Assessment* | 3 hours(test-out option)
Nursing of Communities with Practicum | 4 hours
Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 hours
Leadership & Management with Practicum | 4 hours
Transition to Graduate Studies | 2 hours
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After you complete the bachelor-level bridge courses, to earn an MSN degree you will begin the MSN program of study.
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