Accelerated Path MSN
MSN
Why study Accelerated Path MSN?
The Accelerated Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing program allows individuals with a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing to earn a master's in only five semesters and become a licensed registered nurse and leader at the bedside.
Nurses are positioned to play an important role in solving some of today's most complex health care issues. Our Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN prepares you not only to provide safe, quality patient care, but also to drive improvements to care through collaboration, evidence-based practice methods and effectiveness measures. This program also allows you to continue your education and become a nurse practitioner.
Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission, applicants must have a bachelor's degree (in a field other than nursing), conferred from a regionally accredited institution, and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for the bachelor's degree earned.
Graduates of the Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN program are eligible to take the NCLEX to become a licensed registered nurse.
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- Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration within the region's only Academic Health Center
- A variety of clinical experiences at sites within close proximity (many within walking distance), including a level I trauma center, high-risk obstetric unit and one of the nation’s top pediatric hospitals
- Simulated patient care experiences that prepare students to function independently
- Technology-enhanced classroom learning
- Small class sizes
- Built-in NCLEX nurse licensure exam preparation
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Program Code: 29MAS-AMSN-MSN