ADN to MSN

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Hey everyone I am still in my ADN program but halfway through and trying to plan out the rest of my education. Just had a question if anyone knows. What is the timetable for an rn (ADN) to msn? I know that the website says four years which seems like a lot so I am wondering how fast it can be done.

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I have seen programs for an ADN for MSN with a time table of 2 to 3 years fulltime. Four years seems like a long time unless it was partime. Also I guess it would depend on how much of the universities general education requirements you already have - an ADN curriculum does not typically satisfy all the requirements. Additionally most MSN programs require at least 1 year of experience working as a nurse prior to application. Lastly you will most likely have to submit competitive GRE test scores - so you'll need to complete those prerequisite course prior to sitting for this test. Hope that helps.

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I have a previous bachelors degree in a non related field so I have most of the pre-reqs completed. I was asking specifically about western governors. YOu have seen people complete the msn at western governors in 2-3 years?

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Specializes in Outpatient/Clinic, ClinDoc.

You don't need a GRE or 1 year of experience or any of that for a WGU MSN. The program is all-new, however, so it's hard to tell how long it will take someone that's motivated. The old MSN could be done in 6 months, but the new one I guestimate will take two to three terms from a BSN- 1-1.5 years. Probably three to four terms for an ADN to MSN. No one has finished the 'new' program yet, so we can't be sure. :) I finished my BSN there in about three months, and could have done the old MSN in another 6, but it's all new now.

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Sorry OP - I am a mobile user and don't always see the category designations when I click current topics or search topics. I thought you were asking about ADN-MSN programs in general not specifically WGU. I have no knowledge of that college - sorry about that! I was interested in your post as I was recently looking up ADN-MSN programs myself :)

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@featherzRN that makes I had heard about the new program. Makes sense that no one really knows how long it will take but thanks for the estimate.

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Specializes in Med/surg.

FeatherzRN can you tell me what order you took you classes and/or any recommendations you have for the order you would recommend taking them?

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