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Dec 05, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Nursing Administration (RN to MSN), MS
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The Baker College Master of Science in Nursing (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 MSN courses and 12 hours within a specialty track). Speciality tracks offered include Nursing Education and Nursing Administration
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Nursing Administration, RN to MSN
The Baker College RN to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program strives to prepare nurses for leadership positions in administration (administrative track). The Administration cognate build upon the knowledge and skills nurses bring into the program, which is designed to meet the highest levels of nursing practice with an emphasis on the potential of each student. The RN to MSN degree program provides experienced professional nurses with an associate’s degree in nursing with the education and competencies needed to function in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Program requirements include the following for admission: - An unencumbered license as a registered nurse (RN) in the United States (US), District of Columbia or US territories, or
- An unencumbered license as a RN in Canada*, AND
- Graduation from an regionally accredited ADN/ASN program or An active ADN student in a nursing program affiliated with Baker College.
*Students are required to either transfer in or take MTH 2750: Statistical Methods as a co-requisite to NUR 3050: Evidence-Based Practice. **NUR 3050 is required to be the first course completed in the academic plan. This is offered every term, every semester ***RN to BSN Bridge courses and MSN Core courses are required to be completed prior to the specialty track courses. Other than NUR 3050, these courses can be taken in an order. **** NUR 6220 and NUR 6230 are required to be the final two courses completed. These are also offered any term and any semester as needed to meet graduation requirements. RN to BSN Bridge Courses - 15 Hours
RN to BSN Bridge courses and Nursing Core courses, other than NUR 6220 and 6230, are required to be completed prior to the specialty track courses. Other than NUR 3050, these courses can be taken in an order.
Nursing Major - 24 Hours
NUR 6220 and NUR 6230 are required to be the final two courses completed in the program. These are offered any term and any semester as needed to meet graduation requirements. Nursing Administrative Cognate - 12 Hours
Semester Hours Required for Graduation - 51
The masters program in nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC, 202-887-6791. |
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