Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an ACEN/NLNAC or CCNE accredited program. They should have completed undergraduate courses in Statistics as well as Health/Physical Assessment. The School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Robert Morris University offers multiple pathways to a Master of Science in Nursing degree with a specialization in Nursing Education. The RN to MSN program is offered completely online. Claire M Fagin Hall, Suite M-5 Applicants entering via the RN to MSN pathway should contact the MS-RN Completion Coordinator for requirements. Applicants entering the MSN program via the BSN to MSN pathway are required to hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Philadelphia, PA 19141 They must hold a current RN license. The Direct Entry/Accelerated MSN pathway allows candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field who are seeking to become a nurse to not only prepare for certification as a Registered Nurse, but also to earn both BSN and MSN degrees. Philadelphia, PA 19104-4217, Telephone: (215) 898-8281 All RNs are required to take three specific bridge courses. It consists of 18 credit hours of core community health nursing, 6 credit hours of nursing research courses, and 12 hours of functional specialization courses in either administration, education, or integrative health. They offer a typical BSN to MSN pathway for those who already hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. It requires 672 hours of clinical practice. Applicants should hold a BSN from a nationally accredited program with at least a 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Candidates should be licensed as a Registered Nurse with one year of clinical experience prior to beginning their graduate clinical practicum. Applicants via the RN to MSN Bridge pathway must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field. 36 credit hours of prerequisite course must be completed. 418 Curie Boulevard At least two years of clinical experience is required in which critical judgments are maid (critical care, emergency room, etc.). They also offer an RN to MSN Bridge pathway for those RNs who hold a Bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field. Applicants to the RN to MSN program must have an Associate’s degree in nursing or a nursing diploma from an ACEN/NLNAC accredited program. And they must hold current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. The Nursing Education MSN program requires 34 credits. (610) 282-1100. 130 South 9th Street Applicants entering an MSN program via the RN to MSN Bridge program must hold a nursing diploma or Associate’s degree in nursing with a current RN license in Pennsylvania. Holy Family University’s School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions offers two pathways to a Master of Science in Nursing degree: a traditional BSN to MSN pathway and an RN to MSN pathway. The Department of Nursing at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania offers two pathways to a Master of Science in Nursing degree: an RN to MSN pathway and a traditional BSN to MSN pathway. (610) 647-4400 Ext 3475. GRE or MAT scores are required (this requirement is waived for those whose GPA is higher than 3.33). Registered Nurses in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have many options when selecting a college or university offering nationally accredited Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs. Courses for the Nurse Educator and Nurse Administrator MSNs are delivered totally online. Applicants to the Accelerated Direct Entry BSN/MSN program must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field. They must also have one or more years of recent experience in clinical bedside nursing. They have replaced their MSN program with a post-BSN to DNP program. Students should have completed undergraduate courses in Statistics, Nursing Research, and Physical/Health Assessment. Applicants to Chatham MSN programs must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. University of Pittsburgh’s School of Nursing offers three MSN pathways: a BSN to MSN pathway, an RN to MSN pathway, and an Accelerated Direct Entry BSN/MSN pathway. RNs with an ACEN/NLNAC nursing diploma or an Associate’s degree in nursing who also have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing can be admitted, but must meet BSN equivalent competencies. The School of Nursing at Carlow University offers Master of Science in Nursing programs in two roles and specialty areas: A dual degree option is also available allowing students to earn both MSN and MBA degrees. (215) 898-8283. These programs provide a straight path to becoming a professional nurse while awarding an advanced degree at the same time. They must hold a current license as a Registered Nurse with at least one year of practice experience as a Registered Nurse preferred. In some programs, you can earn your bachelor’s of science in nursing (BSN) at the same time that you earn your MSN. The Stabler Department of Nursing at York College of Pennsylvania offers two pathways to a Master of Science in Nursing degrees. (610) 499-4214, Wilkes University School of Nursing, The Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing They are required to submit GRE scores on the verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections. They are also required to complete the Kaplan Admissions Exam with a score of 60th percentile or higher in each of the reading, writing, and mathematics categories. All specializations require 250 clinical hours which can be applied towards the 500 hours of clinical work required for a DNP degree should the student go on to pursue their doctorate. The School of Nursing and Health Sciences at La Salle University offers two pathways to a Master of Science in Nursing degree. The requirements for students completing direct-entry MSN programs for non-nursing majors online vary by state, institution, and specialization. They offer both a traditional BSN to MSN pathway and an RN to MSN pathway. The Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions at Gwynedd-Mercy College offers both a BSN to MSN pathway and RN to MSN pathway to a Master of Science in Nursing degree. Coolidge 119 Students must also have completed an undergraduate Statistics course with a grade of “C” or higher. Candidates should have completed undergraduate courses both in Statistics and Nursing Research. They must hold a current license as an RN (must be licensed as an RN in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for clinical coursework completed in the state). They must meet BSN competencies in nursing leadership, nursing research, and community health prior to registering for certain courses. Those entering the Education and Leadership MSN program are required to have completed an undergraduate Statistics course sometime in the last 6 years. 420 Guardian Drive Reading, PA 19607 They can get up to 42 hours of credit for courses previously taken as well as clinical experience/decision making (determined by assessment). They should have completed an undergraduate statistics course with a grade of “C” or better prior to enrolling in graduate research courses. Students enter the Direct Entry Nursing (MS) program as graduate students with an undergraduate non-nursing degree and completion of program prerequisites. Acceptable scores on the GRE or MAT is required. 1145 King Road (610) 861-1607. Their undergraduate course work should include a Statistics course and Nursing Research course. Applicants entering via the BSN to MSN pathway must hold a BSN from an ACEN/NLNAC or CCNE accredited nursing program at a regionally accredited institution. Those entering the Nurse Anesthesia program must have a minimum of one year of recent ICU, CCU, PICU, or NICU critical care experience. The School of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania offers several pathways to a Master of Science in Nursing degree. Applicants to the program must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a program that is both regionally and nationally accredited. Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Those with lower scores can still be admitted based on grades on post-baccalaureate courses, graduate school entrance examinations, or work experiences. The Education and Leadership program prepares nurses for leadership roles in administration, education, or clinical practice. Applicants entering an MSN program via the RN to MSN pathway are required to hold a nursing diploma or Associate’s level degree in nursing from an ACEN/NLNAC accredited nursing program.