Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Master of Science in Nursing (BSN-MSN)

The accelerated RN-BSN-MSN program is for registered nurses seeking to ultimately earn a Master of Science in nursing. Students are able to complete their BSN degree while enrolled in an MSN program by enrolling in dual-credit courses, reducing the overall credit requirement for an MSN degree by six credits. Depending on the MSN concentration (MSN in Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality; MSN/ Master’s in Healthcare Administration dual degree; MSN/Master’s in Business Administration dual degree) chosen, students on this track may complete the program in as few as 7 or 8 semesters. Alternatively, students may take up to 7 years working at their own pace.

Admission Requirements

Students applying for admission to the Family Nurse Practitioner Program must meet minimum requirements to be considered for acceptance into the program.

The following criteria are considered when reviewing all graduate applications for admission:

1. Current unrestricted RN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or state participating in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Official transcripts
4. Completion of an undergraduate or graduate statistics course with a grade of “C” or higher
5. 3.0 GPA or above out of 4.0 scale in all undergraduate and graduate work
6. Minimum of one year (2,080 hours) of current continuous full-time nursing experience as an RN, preferably in acute care
7. Current BLS certification

Note: Due to the competitive nature of the admission process, applicants should understand that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the program. Applicants will be screened, and the most qualified individuals will be invited for an interview.

Overview of RN-BSN-MSN Curriculum

Accelerated Options

Students who are pursuing the Master of Science in Nursing program using the RN-BSN-MSN option, may apply up to six credit hours of graduate coursework to Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree requirements. The BSN degree will be conferred at the completion of all BSN requirements; the MSN degree does not need to be earned prior to the BSN being conferred.

MBU accepts the Associate Degree in Nursing fulfillment of general education coursework.