Accelerated Online RN to MSN Program

If you're a registered nurse with an associate degree aiming to elevate your career, our online RN to MSN program is designed for you.

This accelerated pathway allows you to earn both your BSN and MSN degrees in nursing education or administration, reducing the overall credit load and saving time and money. With a flexible, part-time structure, you can complete the program in three to four years, balancing your studies with professional commitments. Our fully online format, supported by SUNY Empire's robust distance education infrastructure, ensures you can advance your education without putting your life on hold. 

Our team can help you prepare for the next step in your career.

Combined Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Nursing Education or Nursing Administration  B.S. + MSN

 
Earn your BSN and MSN degrees through our online RN to MSN program. Designed for working nurses, this flexible pathway prepares you for leadership roles in nursing education or administration. 

Format

100% Online

How it Works

Tuition

$295 / credit

Tuition & Fees

Credits

57-60

Course Catalog

Next term starts

Fall 2025

  • Undergraduate Course  

    Course List:  

    • NURS3005

      Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing        

        4 credits

    • NURS3010

      Health Assessment 

      4 credits 

    • NURS3015

      Pharmacology   

      4 credits

    • NURS4005

      HealthCare Delivery Systems and Policy

      4 credits

    • NURS4015

      Population and Community Health Nursing  

      4 credits

    • Nursing Elective 

       

      4 credits

  • Graduate Course Core  

    Course List:  

    • NURS6005

      Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice 

      3 credits

    • NURS6010 

      Professional Role and Development & Ethics 

      3 credits

    • NURS6015

      Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice (3 credits)   

      3 credits

    • NURS6025

      Informatics and Health Care Technology

      3 credits

    • NURS6020

      Contemporary Issues in Health Care 

      3 credits

    • NURS6030

      Population Health, Human Diversity & Social Justice  

      3 credits

  • Nursing Administration  

    Course List:  

    • NURS6065

      Healthcare Finance and Budgeting   

      3 credits

    • NURS6070

      Organizational Theory and Human Relations

      3 credits

    • NURS6075

      Innovative Leadership in Healthcare Organizations

      3 credits

    • NURS7010

      Nursing Administration Capstone

      3 credits

    • Graduate Nursing Elective  

       

      3 credits

  • Nursing Education  

    Course List:   

    • NURS6050

      Curriculum and Program Development

      3 credits

    • NURS6055

      Instructional Design and Teaching with Technology  

      3 credits

    • NURS6060

      Measurement, Assessment and Evaluation 

      3 credits

    • NURS6080

      Advanced Pathophysiology, Health Assessment, and Pharmacology 

      3 credits

    • NURS7005

      Nursing Education Capstone

      3 credits

    • Graduate Nursing Elective 

       

      3 credits

Ready to Apply?

The deadline for the Fall 2025 term is August 1. How to Apply

Gain Advanced Skills in Nursing Leadership 

What you'll learn

  • Develop and implement nursing curricula 
  • Lead healthcare teams and manage operations 
  • Apply evidence-based practices in decision-making 
  • Utilize healthcare technologies to improve patient outcomes

Expand Your Impact in the Nursing Field 

This program prepares you for advanced roles in nursing, including: 

  • Nurse Educator 
  • Nursing Administrator 
  • Clinical Nurse Leader 
  • Healthcare Policy Analyst 
  • Director of Nursing 
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Interested in this Combined B.S. and MSN Degree? Start Here

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Advance Your Nursing Career with Our Online RN to MSN Program 

We're here to support you every step of the way. Our online RN to MSN program offers the flexibility you need to balance work, life, and education. With personalized guidance from experienced faculty and a curriculum aligned with current healthcare standards, you'll acquire the competencies needed to excel in advanced nursing roles. Join our community of dedicated professionals and take the next step in your nursing career. 

 

 

 

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Check for Prior Learning Credits

Put your past experience toward your degree. Use transfer credits, work experience, or life skills to get a head start, save money, and earn your degree faster.

How To Get Credits

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Apply 

: Make sure you have all the admissions requirements and complete your application to be ready for our next term! 

How To Apply

Next start term

Fall 2025

Deadline to apply

August 1

Start Your Degree

as soon as September 2, 2025.

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