RN to MSN

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Hi. I am graduating in December from an ADN program. I have an old Bachelors degree in Science. I am just seeking advice on Bridge Programs RN to MSN (pros and cons) and direct MSN programs. I plan on bedside nursing for a while, but I just want to be able to set myself up for the future, any advice?

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Specializes in LTC.

I'm in the same situation as you and will love to see comments.

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I will be starting the University of Phoenix MSN bridge program once I graduate from the ADN. I have a B.S. too, in another field. We have a campus here, so I will probably do a hybrid degree to work around my schedule when I become an RN. I can say that most of the Nursing Educators and my DON have a MSN from UoP. I am also prior military and a lot of the nurses on base and at the VA have a portion of their degree from UoP. These graduates do well in my area.

More on the program: You have to do 3 BSN classes before you can start the MSN, this is the bridge portion. They also have a lot of degree options. Since my previous degree is in management I will most likely take the MSN/Healthcare Admin Route. The professors at my school took the MSN/Education route. My director has her MSN from there and is currently working on her PhD from there.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

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Thanks! Same here there are many UoP degree holders where I am. Thanks for the advice and good luck to you.

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Specializes in Gerontology, nursing education.

Moving to Post-Graduate Education to elicit more responses.

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Once you do those 3 bridge classes at UofP then how many more credits for your MSN?

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Depends on which MSN program you pick. Check out their website it lists all the classes. If you are a military spouse, like myself, you get a big tuition break which is awesome!

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Clinical Nurse Specialist at Grand Canyon U v Clinical Nurse Leader from Sacred Heart... both are Masters. How is a newbie to choose or even know if worth the extra time and cost to go the GCU route?

Anyone have any news on Sacred Heart?

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