The South University RN to MSN curriculum incorporates adult learning principles and recognizes prior academic course work, continuing education and clinical expertise. This program delivers an intensive, streamlined course of study that awards both a BSN and an MSN upon completion.
As students work their way through the BSN portion of the program, they will focus on professionalism in healthcare delivery and learn about innovative healthcare concepts. In the MSN portion, students will have the opportunity to focus on the Nurse Educator specialization.
This specialization is designed for RNs who want to develop and train nurses to meet the challenges of a continually changing healthcare environment. This is a good choice for those RNs who:
- Have a desire to be on the leading edge of clinical practice
- Hope to shape the future of healthcare
- Feel their strengths lie in the ability to encourage and educate others who are working in or entering the healthcare field
- Want to work in an intellectually stimulating environment
Credit for Your RN Experience
- RNs may receive 45 credit hours for their nursing experience.
- Nurses may receive academic credit for prior completed coursework (transfer of credit rules apply).
- Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
The RN to MSN plan of study and required courses include the Master’s Core requirements (24 credits) and an additional 24 to 38 credits depending on the area of specialization, Nurse Educator, ANP or FNP.
RN to Master of Science in Nursing Program
- NSG3006 Professional Nursing Practice 2
- NSG3012 Assessment for RN’s 4
- NSG3016 Caring for a Multicultural Society 2
- NSG3028 Caring for the Community 4
- NSG3036 Introduction to Nursing Research 3
- NSG4028 Teaching Learning or elective* 4
- NSG4029 Leadership 4
- NSG4064 Financial Management for Nurses 4
- NSG4070 Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing 2
- NSG5000 Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse 4
- NSG5002 Advanced Theoretical Perspectives 4
- NSG5003 Advanced Pathophysiology 4
- NSG6001 Advanced Nursing Practice I 4
- NSG6002 Advanced Nursing Practice II 4
- NSG6101 Nursing Research Methods 3
- Area of Specialization (including NSG6999) 24-38 Credit Hours
