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NWU Home   ›   Graduate and Adult Students   ›   Wesleyan Advantage (Adult Programs)   ›   Degrees   ›   Nursing   ›   Master of Science in Nursing   ›   BSN to MSN Program

BSN to MSN Program

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  • Nursing (Masters)

The BSN to MSN is a part-time, two-year program (24 months). In addition to required courses, MSN students choose a specialty area.

See all nursing program degree requirements and course descriptions.

BSN to MSN Admission Prerequisites

To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Nursing program, students must meet all general eligibility requirements of Nebraska Wesleyan University. BSN to MSN applicants must also meet the following specific admissions requirements of the MSN program:

  • A baccalaureate nursing degree from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
    • A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale)
    • An undergraduate research or evidence-based practice course
  • An unencumbered active Nebraska or compact state nursing license with expiration date.
  • Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Application Process

In addition to fulfilling the above BSN to MSN admission prerequisites, applicants must click here to apply.

Transfer of Credit Policy

  • A maximum of nine semester hours of graduate credit with a grade of "B-" or better may be transferred from other institutions, with approval.
  • The transferring institution must be regionally accredited.
  • A student must be currently enrolled at NWU for transfer work to be posted to the academic record.

Class Schedule

NWU offers an accelerated education program designed for working adults. Eight-week sessions, conducted one day a week in Lincoln and Omaha, are geared to your busy schedule.

Click here to download class schedule.

See also, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (RN-MSN) and Post Masters Certificate in Nursing.

Accreditation

The Master of Science in Nursing Program is accredited by:
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: 404.975.5000
Fax: 404.975.5020
http://www.nlnac.org

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