Nursing, R.N. to M.S. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The online R.N. to M.S. bridge program allows registered nurses with considerable practice experience and an associate degree or diploma from an accredited nursing program to take advantage of this streamlined approach to obtain their graduate degree. Candidates must have a minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse. Two years of experience is preferred.

Faculty: Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions | Department: School of Nursing | Duration: The typical master’s degree clinical tracks are 48 semester hours. R.N. to M.S. track students will have several additional undergraduate nursing courses to complete as well (such as undergraduate research), and the total number of credit hours for this option is approximately 54 semester hours. Completion time depends on part-time or full-time enrollment. A full-time student can complete the program within two to three years. A part-time student may take three to four years. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Students may enter the program in Fall or Spring semesters depending on their chosen track. VIEW ADMISSIONS DEADLINES Admissions Deadlines Fall: May 15 Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The curriculum for the regular master’s program consists of a minimum of 48 semester hours of study, 22 hours of core courses and 26 hours of specialty courses. See the following list and description of required courses for each specialty track. R.N.s without a bachelor’s degree in nursing must complete additional undergraduate coursework before taking master’s courses after they are admitted to the R.N. to M.S. program. See additional information tab.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The master’s program in nursing is open to registered nurses who wish to continue their education by obtaining an advanced degree. There are two admission options: R.N.s with a baccalaureate degree in nursing and RNs prepared at the associate or diploma level that have had outstanding practice experience and professional involvement. RNs who do not have a baccalaureate degree in nursing must complete additional undergraduate course work as prerequisites to master’s course work. The following are unique admissions requirements for the R.N. to M.S. and Master of Science degree in the nursing program: Two letters of recommendation: the letters should be from individuals knowledgeable of your academic and/or professional abilities and include contact information. If the applicant has been out of nursing school for less than five years, a former faculty member must submit one letter. Resume: include education, work experience, professional development, professional, community and volunteer activities, and research and publications. Statement of purpose/goals: include a statement of your educational and career goals.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://lewis.gsu.edu/nursing/apply-masters/

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