Program Requirements
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing Program
Many registered nurses choose to progress more directly and rapidly to an advanced nursing practice role. The RN to MSN program provides the opportunity to be admitted to the MSN program without a BSN degree. Completion of some undergraduate courses is required prior to admission to the RN to MSN Program.
Program Highlights
- Part-time or full-time study available
- Thirty-one SVSU credits recorded for an RN's basic nursing preparation and experiences
- Potential for completion of courses in four semesters
- Clinical experiences in practicum courses are individualized and build on previous learning and experience.
- Nursing courses are offered 1 day a week on and off campus (some courses do not meet every week)
- Courses utilize technology, VSpace computer instruction and other distance learning strategies
- Articulation Agreements with many community colleges
- No year limit on transfer courses
- Accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) accredited and approved by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Two degree options:
- RN to BSN
- RN to MSN
Registered Nurse (RN) to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is completed in two steps.
Step 1
Gain undergraduate admission to SVSU for the RN to BSN program. (Completion of selected requirements from BSN Program)
- Approved statistic course
- 20 credits of upper division Nursing courses
- Basic skills testing/courses as needed
- Two upper division non-required courses, total 4 credits minimum
- Accumulated total of 106 undergraduate credits
Contact Debra Wagner, RN Coordinator for additional information at (989) 964-4913 or via email at dwagner(at)svsu.edu.
Step 2
Apply to the Office of Graduate Admissions for admission to the MSN program after completion of the following courses, and when other University requirements are met.
| NURS | 300 | Transition (Strongly recommended as first course in which to enroll upon admission to SVSU) | 4cr |
| NURS | 362 | Critical Thinking and Communication in Nursing II (Prerequisite: Statistics course) | 4cr |
| NURS | 463 | Family and Community Health Phenomena and Nursing Interventions | 4cr |
| NURS | 466 | RN Practicum I | 4cr |
Upon admittance to the RN to MSN program, the following courses must be completed before enrolling in additional required nursing courses.
| NURS | 486 | RN Practicum II | 4cr |
| NURS | 640 | Organizational Change in Health Care | 3cr |
| NURS | 646 | Leadership and Role Development | 3cr |
Complete remainder of MSN Program Core, Cognate, Concentrations and Capstone courses.