RN to MSN Online-Regis University?

[NurseKate16]

Hello everyone! I will be completing my RN to BSN program in June. I am attending University of Phoenix online. I know the school doesn't have the greatest reputation so for my MSN I would like to select a more reputable school that offers the MSN program online. I have heard some good things about Regis University but I can't find much online as far as whether employers consider it to be a reputable university. I have heard that employers will just laugh off degrees from places like University of Phoenix so I don't want that to happen to me with wherever I get my MSN from. Does anyone know anything about this University or their MSN program?

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

I encourage you to explore online degrees offered by traditional, well-regarded schools of nursing in your area. Most of them have online options now and they tend to be much less expensive than commercial schools. Since you appear to be seeking a 100% online program, you won't have the option of any sort of clinical focus. This means that the school's reputation & connections will make all the difference in terms of prospects for actually obtaining an advance practice job with your new MSN.

With a non-clinical MSN, your career advancement pathways will be in an admin or support role. In addition to pursuing your MSN, it would be wise to begin building some relevant experience in the area you are aiming for (Education, administration, quality, etc) because in order to qualify for a higher level job, you will need some relevant experience in addition to educational credentials.

Wishing you the best on your career transition & educational advancement.