Looking for a Online RN to MSN Program

[Nurse Lizzy, BSN, RN]

Hi all I am in my last year of nursing school and they have suggested we start looking now for continuing education programs. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for a good online program? I would ultimately like to do RN to MSN but am not against doing a RN to BSN program. I am also looking for a school that's affordable. Any suggestions that you have are appreciated. Thanks!

[klone, MSN, RN]

You should not go into an MSN program just for the sake of going into a program. You should go into an MSN program because you have aspirations to further your career, whether that's advanced practice nursing, going into leadership, or teaching others.

I would start with a BSN program, and then after a few years working as an RN, revisit the idea and see where your passions lie.

[Nurse Lizzy, BSN, RN]

Wow didn't expect that! I was just asking if anyone knew of any good affordable schools. I am not going into a masters program just for the sake of going. My dream is to be a nurse practitioner so I am going to school for my masters eventually anyway. Thanks for your assumption though.

[doctoral_candidate17, BSN, MSN, RN]

Walden University has a RN to MSN-FNP program. Here is a link to the program: RN to MSN Track | MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner | Walden University

I earned my MSN in Nursing with a focus in education and am currently working on a PhD in Nursing from Walden. An affordable school of high quality with great support. I have enjoyed my time there.

I think it is a good idea that you are looking now and planning towards the future. You can start searching for schools to find out about the criteria for admission.

Best of luck to you!

[Nurse Lizzy, BSN, RN]

Thank you so much for the information I will read up on it! Its nice to know they offer great support, that is important with an online program. I am really looking forward to continuing my education.

[klone, MSN, RN]

Any assumptions I made were based on what you said in your OP. If you had said that you had aspirations to become an NP, my advice would have been different.

That said, I would still recommend doing a BSN program first, and waiting a few years before enrolling in an NP program. I would recommend against for-profit schools. Check out your local university - most of them offer some component of their program online.