Develop your talent—pursue an advanced degree in nursing.
Health care services are expected to be in demand and, according to the Bureau of
Labor Statistics, employment of registered nurses is projected to grow faster than
the average of all occupations from 2010 to 2020.* Kaplan University's online nursing
degree programs offer licensed RNs an innovative curriculum designed to encourage
critical thinking, enhance communication techniques, and address the managerial
and technical competencies required by health care employers today.
Kaplan University offers online nursing degree programs designed to fit different
levels of experience and professional goals. Whether you are a licensed RN looking
to expand your career opportunities or a highly experienced nurse seeking nurse
management, consulting, or education positions, our programs could help you take
your career to the next level.† You will work with experienced faculty—
many of whom are practicing health care professionals, who understand the needs
of working, adult learners. Our online courses offer the flexibility to help you
manage your schedule, education, and career. In addition, RNs could earn a Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (BSN) in as little as 18 months of full-time study.‡
Kaplan University is pleased to introduce adult-gerontology nurse practitioner and
family nurse practitioner specializations within the Master of Science in Nursing
degree, the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate, and the Family Nurse
Practitioner Certificate.§
Program Accreditation: The online Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
and Master of Science in Nursing program are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE).
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
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Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202.887.6791
RN-to-Master of Science in Nursing Option
If you are an RN and your career goals require earning both a Bachelor of Science
in Nursing AND a Master of Science in Nursing, consider the RN-to-MS in Nursing
option. This option offers associate's-, diploma-, or certificate–level nurses the
opportunity to satisfy specific core requirements for Kaplan University's Master
of Science in Nursing program while completing their bachelor's degree in nursing.
Students then have the opportunity to enter Kaplan University's Master of Science
in Nursing program in a condensed format. Those individuals completing this accelerated
program could earn their Kaplan University Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master
of Science in Nursing at a faster pace and lower cost than completing each degree
separately.
Learn more about Kaplan University today. Simply complete the form
at the right.
Programs Available:
- MS in Nursing (adult-gerontology nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner,
nurse educator, nurse administrator, and informatics specializations#)
- RN to MS in Nursing
- RN to BS in Nursing
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate#
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate#
- Nurse Administrator Graduate Certificate
- Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate
- Nurse Informatics Graduate Certificate
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook,
2012-13 Edition, Registered Nurses, on the Internet at www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm.National
long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions,
and do not guarantee actual job growth.
†Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates
to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the
University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job
or employed at all.
‡Average completion time based on a full-time schedule. Programs
will take longer for part-time students to complete. The number of required credits
may vary depending on individual state education requirements, which could affect
how long it will take to complete the program.
§At this time, the Master of Science in Nursing's adult-gerontology
nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner specializations, the Adult-Gerontology
Nurse Practitioner Certificate program, and the Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
program are available only in the following states: Alaska, California, Colorado,
Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi,
Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, and
Vermont.
#Please note that most states require nurses to be nationally certified
in order to obtain licensure as a nurse practitioner. Students graduating from unaccredited
programs are not eligible to sit for the national certification exams provided by
the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
(AANP). Students are responsible for determining whether they will be eligible for
state Board of Nursing approval and certification as a nurse practitioner in their
state. Students can obtain additional information from their state’s Board of Nursing,
the ANCC, and the AANP.
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