RN to MSN in Nursing Education ONLINE
Prepare the next generation of nurses and streamline your path to a master's degree with our online RN to MSN in Nursing Education.
Program Overview
Explore our RN to MSN in Nursing Education online program
The RN to MSN in Nursing Education online program is ideal for working nurses who want to teach. This ACEN-accredited program blends curriculum development with innovative teaching methods and gives you the ability to teach in a variety of settings, combining 100% online coursework with core MSN topics such as leadership and management, community health nursing, and cultural competencies in nursing. An added advantage: by earning your RN to MSN instead of RN to BSN followed by an MSN, you will save 19-24 credit hours.
As a nurse educator, you will develop the knowledge and expertise to advance to critical leadership roles. The curriculum includes a focus on fundamental nursing research skills, nursing and educational theories in professional nursing practice settings, current issues and trends in nursing, and a capstone course. Courses are taught by the same top-level faculty as on campus. In fact, the academic coach for this program is a master's-prepared practicing nurse.
Specialized education coursework includes developing the nurse educator role at the advanced practice level, curriculum development, and learning to create successful learning environments according to individual needs. Coursework for this affordable RN to MSN program is aligned with the core competencies set by the National League for Nursing (NLN).In this nursing education online program, you will:
- Create collaborative partnerships with healthcare colleagues in selected nursing roles
- Synthesize specialized knowledge and theories from nursing and other disciplines into advanced nursing practice
- Apply expanded research knowledge, critique skills and evidence-based practice relevant to advanced nursing practice
- Demonstrate leadership in nursing practice to initiate change and to improve the quality, safety and outcomes for individuals, populations and systems
- Value social, cultural, political, legal and ethical influences that impact nursing practice
- Manage information, technology and resources effectively
- Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional nursing practice and lifelong learning
- Create collaborative partnerships with healthcare colleagues in selected nursing roles
- Synthesize specialized knowledge and theories from nursing and other disciplines into advanced nursing practice
- Apply expanded research knowledge, critique skills and evidence-based practice relevant to advanced nursing practice
- Demonstrate leadership in nursing practice to initiate change and to improve the quality, safety and outcomes for individuals, populations and systems
- Value social, cultural, political, legal and ethical influences that impact nursing practice
- Manage information, technology and resources effectively
- Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional nursing practice and lifelong learning
The baccalaureate and master's programs in nursing at Northeastern State University, located in Tahlequah, OK, are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Contact ACEN by mail at 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia, by phone at 404-975-5000 or visit acenursing.org. The BSN program has continuing accreditation through fall 2024, and the MSN program's initial accreditation is active through fall 2025.
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Tuition and Fees
Pay for your online program by the course
Tuition for the RN to MSN in Nursing Education online is priced with the working student in mind. For convenience, you can pay by the course. Financial aid may also be available for students who qualify.
Tuition breakdown:
RN to MSN in Nursing Education Online Program Tuition and Fees
| In-State Per Credit Hour | In-State Total Program Costs |
|---|---|
| $370.40/$305.50* | $14,601.40* |
| Out-of-State Per Credit Hour | Out-of-State Total Program Costs |
|---|---|
| $306.50/$371.40* | $14,642.40* |
*Tuition for the RN to MSN in Nursing Education online is $14,601.40 in-state and $14,642.40 out-of-state. Tuition includes required fees and is current as of Fall 2023. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Undergraduate Application Fee (per application): $25
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
These are the dates you need to know
With six start dates throughout the year, so you can start your degree when it’s right for you. Peruse the NSU schedule below for deadlines.
Now enrolling:
| Session | Course Start | App Deadline | Doc Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Course End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 | 3/11/24 | 3/1/24 | 3/1/24 | 3/13/24 | 3/11/24 | 5/3/24 |
| Summer 1 | 5/13/24 | 5/6/24 | 5/6/24 | 5/8/24 | 5/13/24 | 6/27/24 |
| Summer 2 | 7/1/24 | 6/24/24 | 6/24/24 | 6/26/24 | 7/1/24 | 8/15/24 |
| Fall 1 | 8/19/24 | 8/12/24 | 8/12/24 | 8/14/24 | 8/19/24 | 10/4/24 |
| Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 10/7/24 | 10/7/24 | 10/9/24 | 10/14/24 | 12/6/24 |
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/13/25 | 2/28/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/10/25 | 5/2/25 |
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Admissions
Requirements for the online nurse education MSN program
Applicants to the Northeastern RN to MSN in Nursing Education online program must have:
Admission Requirements:
- Current, unencumbered RN license
- Associate degree in nursing
- Bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA on undergraduate coursework or 3.0 GPA on nursing coursework
- A completed application
- An associate degree in nursing
- A bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field
- A current, unencumbered RN license (submitted to Graduate Admissions)
- Completion of NURS 3003 Professional Nursing Role; NURS 3053 Health Assessment; and NURS 4115 Community Health Nursing with grades of “C” or better in each course
- Completion of an approved statistics and research course with grades of “C” or better
- Formal admission to Northeastern State University and the Graduate College by submitting an application and official transcripts to the Graduate College
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate coursework attempted or a 3.0 GPA based on a 4.0 scale in the major of the bachelor's degree
Mail official documents to the address below or email to:
[email protected]
NSU Graduate College
601 N. Grand Ave.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Courses
Explore the online RN to MSN in Nursing Education curriculum
Students in the RN to MSN in Nursing Education online program at Northeastern State University must complete a total of 41-47 credit hours, comprised of 9-15 hours of RN to BSN leveling coursework, 20 credit hours of MSN core coursework and 12 credit hours of MSN Nursing Education coursework.
