RN to BSN to MSN Administration & Leadership
An accelerated path towards a life-changing career.
Our program is specifically designed to accelerate the path towards a career in healthcare administration for registered nurses. Obtain your BSN degree, as well as an MSN in Administration & Leadership in two years or less. Graduate with the advanced leadership skills, strategic decision-making abilities, and expertise needed to drive healthcare innovation and improve patient outcomes. Plus, earning an MSN significantly boosts your earning potential and is associated with greater job satisfaction. Are you ready to take the next step?
- Time to Completion
- 2 years
- Format
- Hybrid
- Degree(s)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing – Administration & Leadership
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Admission Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing required prior to enrolling in nursing coursework.
- Official transcripts reflecting a cumulative GPA on all college work attempted of 2.5 or better on a 4-point scale. All transferring coursework must reflect a 鈥淐鈥 or better.
- Current unrestricted RN license. (Students may begin general studies while waiting to take the licensing examination).
- Employment as a RN for a minimum of 6 months OR plans to practice concurrently with course work.
- Ability to meet the Nursing Department鈥檚 Technical Standards for nursing practice.
Why Study Nursing at Mary Baldwin?
The RN to BSN to MSN in Administration and Leadership allows you to earn two degrees in just two years. Our program will equip you with the skills and experience needed to be a successful director or chief of nursing at a hospital, assisted living facility, or community organization.
- This is designed as a two-part program – earn your BSN and then transition directly into the MSN program
- Combines online asynchronous, and synchronous courses with in-person learning intensives
- Engage with dedicated faculty in small classes
- Includes just 95 hours of supervised clinical experience until Jan 1, 2025
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Having compassion for each patient that goes beyond their physical needs is a lifelong goal of mine as a nurse.
Sarah Kauffman ’20RN to BSN graduate
Virtual Information Sessions
Discover the future of healthcare education from the comfort of your own home! We invite you to join our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions hosted via Zoom the first of each month at 7 p.m. EST.
Our Faculty
The faculty of the RN to BSN to MSN program bring a variety of clinical and academic experiences to the program. Many of the faculty teach across all programs within the Mary Baldwin School of Nursing.
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Courses and Curriculum
Sample BSN Courses
- NUR 302 Professional Nursing Leadership and Management
- NUR 403 Community Health Practicum
- NUR 413 Community Health Nursing and Emergency Preparedness
Sample Core MSN Courses
- NUR 501 Organization/Systems Leadership
- NUR 503 Managing Outcomes 鈥 Informatics
- NUR 504 Policy, Ethics, Legal Perspectives
- NUR 505 Population Health & Collaboration
Sample MSN Leadership & Administration Courses
- NUR 600 Practicum/Role of the Nurse Administrator
- NUR 606 Epidemiology & Vulnerable Populations
- NUR 610 Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
Total Program Credits: BSN – 120 / MSN – 30
We accept up to 90 transfer credits from associate degree programs.
Total Clinical Hours: BSN – 45 / MSN – 50
Note: Total program credits and clinical hours to increase after January 1, 2025 per new accreditation standards.
Our Mission
The mission of the School of Nursing is to provide high quality, rigorous undergraduate and graduate educational programs while preparing healthcare providers to be transformational and innovative nurse leaders who provide culturally competent care and exhibit professionalism, respect of others, integrity, and legal/ethical standards. This will be accomplished by fostering evidence-based practice, promoting critical decision-making, engendering effective interprofessional cooperation, practice, and collaborating with community partners to meet the health needs of our local, regional, national, and global communities.
Accreditation Information
This program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ().
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Cost & Financial Aid
A great education is worth it. Here鈥檚 how Mary Baldwin helps you pay for it: generous financial aid packages, a broad range of scholarships, and we accept the maximum number of transfer credits for previous coursework or relevant work and life experiences.
RN to BSN is $333.33 per credit hour
MSN is $650 per credit hour