RN to Master of Science, Nursing (MS)
If you're an associate’s-prepared RN interested in earning your master's degree, Regis University offers an innovative program designed specifically for working professionals. This new RN to MS in Nursing program combines the existing RN to BSN Completion and Master of Science in Nursing programs into a single curriculum awarding both the BSN and MS in Nursing degrees.
Students may choose between two format options for their completion. The first is campus-based, with classes meeting during the evenings on the main campus, beginning once per year, in August. The second is online, and offers three start dates per year; Spring (January), Summer (May) and Fall (August). Additionally, students may choose to take elective classes concurrently with their nursing courses.
After completion of the BSN portion of the program, students continue to complete classes for their Master’s degree in the same format as the BSN coursework. Within the Master’s portion of the program, students complete core graduate level nursing courses along with four courses in a chosen focus area, education or management. The Management focus entails course work in human resource development, economics and budgeting. The Education focus includes teaching and learning theory, curriculum development and evaluation. Both focus options include a 105 hour practicum class. This practicum is designed to provide an opportunity to apply the skills and principles taught in the theory portion of the focus area in an authentic health care management or education environment. It is recommended that the practicum requirement be completed in a facility outside that of the student’s place of employment.