Nursing, Combined Degree Pathways
Admission
To be considered for admission to the RN to MS in Nursing program, students must:
- Have an associate degree from an accredited nursing program with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Possess an active, unencumbered NY state registered nurse license.
- One year working experience as a registered nurse.
- Be able to pursue college-level work (as evidenced by essay).
- Demonstrate capacity to develop graduate level academic skills.
The nursing program gives preference in the admission decision to candidates residing within New York state.
Application Requirements
To apply for the RN to MS in Nursing degree program, you must submit:
- An online application and a 500-word essay. Guidelines are provided in the online application.
- An official transcript sent directly from the institution where you earned your A.A.S degree or diploma.
- One letter of recommendation from current supervisor.
- Copy of an active, unencumbered NY state registered nurse license.
- Show completion of an associate degree in nursing with a minimum 3.2 GPA.
Curriculum
The combined RN-MS in Nursing degree program is designed for working registered nurses who wish to earn their BSN and MSN degree at the same time. For part-time students, the program can be completed within four years. Students progress through the program by completing 4-8 credits per term. Students must have an overall GPA of 3.2 and must successfully complete 140-143 credits for the RN to MS in Nursing Education or Nursing Administration degree program. Students will be awarded the B.S.N. and the M.S. in Nursing degree at the completion all degree requirements.
Please visit the B.S. in Nursing catalog pages and the M.S. in Nursing Education or M.S. in Nursing Administration catalog pages for more information about each program.
Undergraduate Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 3005 | Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing | 4 |
| NURS 3010 | Health Assessment | 4 |
| NURS 3015 | Pharmacology | 4 |
| NURS 4005 | Health Care Delivery Systems & Policy | 4 |
| NURS 4015 | Population and Community Health Nursing | 4 |
| Nursing Elective | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Graduate Courses Core
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 6005 | Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 6010 | Professional Role Development & Ethics | 3 |
| NURS 6015 | Nursing Research & Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| NURS 6025 | Informatics & Healthcare Technology | 3 |
| NURS 6020 | Contemporary Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| NURS 6030 | Population Health, Human Diversity, & Social Issues | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Nursing Administration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 6065 | Healthcare Finance and Budgeting | 3 |
| NURS 6070 | Organizational Theory & Human Resource Management | 3 |
| NURS 6075 | Innovative Leadership in Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
| NURS 7010 | Nursing Administration Capstone (Graduate Nursing Elective ) | 3 |
| Graduate Nursing Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Nursing Education
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 6050 | Curriculum & Program Development | 3 |
| NURS 6055 | Instructional Design & Teaching with Technology | 3 |
| NURS 6060 | Measurement Assessment & Evaluation of Learners & Programs | 3 |
| NURS 6080 | Advanced Pathophysiology, Health and Physical Assessment, and Pharmacology | 3 |
| NURS 7005 | Nursing Education Capstone | 3 |
| Nursing Graduate Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |