Our CCNE-accredited RN to MSN online program offers you a faster pathway to advance your nursing career. Graduate with the experience and credentials to meet the increased demand and 6% projected growth rate 1 — faster than the national average — within the nursing field.
Nursing expertise at every level. Sacred Heart University is known for its excellence in nursing education. With programs at all levels of study, from BSN to DNP, SHU has the resources, expertise, and pathways that can propel you to continued career advancement and long-term success.
The Human Journey. SHU believes in a whole-person approach to patient treatment and nurse leadership. You’ll explore what it means to be a human being through literature, philosophy, religion, sociology, and more.
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Seize the opportunity to grow your career by entering as an RN and advancing in your nursing knowledge, role and salary while improving the patient care you deliver. Get two degrees with one accelerated program to step into higher-paying positions.
Tailor your learning with an MSN specialization to match your goals:
Work full-time while studying at your own pace. Sacred Heart University’s online MSN tuition may be up to $8,000 less when coupled with the BSN. Four courses from the BSN apply to the MSN, and we’ll accept up to 90 transfer credits.
Our online RN to BSN to MSN allows you to experience two full degrees’ worth of coursework in a single program. You’ll start your coursework with Sacred Heart University’s signature core curriculum, The Human Journey, exploring what it means to be a human being through literature, philosophy, religion, sociology and more.
Complete your MSN coursework in fewer courses than the 12 required by most MSN programs, saving you time and money.
Jobs in nursing are booming, with a projected growth rate of 6 percent — faster than the national average — between 2021 and 2031. 1
Earning both your BSN and your MSN gives you access to top-tier leadership positions and an incredible variety of roles. Focus your career on bedside nursing and providing truly exceptional patient care, or branch out into an advanced skill set in education, research, consulting or management.
In addition, more and more hospitals are pursuing the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s Magnet Recognition, the gold standard for health care that emphasizes the importance of a BSN-educated staff. Stand out to these ambitious institutions with your advanced degree.
“The online RN-MSN program is very flexible. It allows you to work your schedule around your job and family and study at your own pace.”
– Monika Costa, Newington, Conn., RN to Bachelor to Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Education Specialization
The student learning outcomes are derived from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (2021), Advanced Level Competencies and Sub-Competencies. Upon completion of the BSN program, graduates will demonstrate the outcomes listed below:
When you learn with Sacred Heart, you have the opportunity to advance your nursing skills by choosing from five specialty areas. Explore your options below.
Advocate for superior patient care and lead a team of integrated health care professionals, including social workers, pharmacists, physicians and fellow nurses.
Complement your clinical experience with teaching skills and learn to design curricula, evaluate your students and step into the role of instructor.
Discover how to manage a budget, create and implement administrative processes, make certain your procedures meet professional and ethical standards, and more.
Learn to conduct physical examinations, diagnose and treat common illnesses, and help patients take action to improve or maintain their personal well-being.
RNs with a BSN and two years of experience who are interested in advancing as psychiatric nurses can earn an online MSN at Sacred Heart.
To apply for Sacred Heart University’s online RN-BSN-MSN program, you’ll need:
In response to the critical need for BSN and MSN-trained nurses, we’ve deepened our commitment to providing greater access to quality nursing education — the online RN-BSN-MSN program is now $200 per-credit-hour less than it was in 2020 for the BSN portion.
The program features a total of 30–120 credits in the undergraduate portion of the degree, and 24-27 graduate credits. Transfer up to 90 eligible credits (subject to program director approval) to graduate faster and save even more money on your degree.
Transfer in up to 90 credits (subject to credit eligibility) to graduate even faster and save even more money on your degree.
Affordability and transparency are priorities at SHU. We want you to have everything you need in order to make a decision about investing in a high-quality education.
Our online RN-BSN-MSN faculty have years of experience in their nursing specialties, extensive scholarly credentials and cutting-edge knowledge from the field.
These award-winning professors are well-versed in online teaching and they’re available to answer your questions and support you as you take the next step in your nursing journey.
Accommodate your busy schedule and learn when and where it’s convenient for you. As an online student, you’ll work with the same accomplished faculty, receive one-on-one support and benefit from the same opportunities as our on-campus students.
At Sacred Heart University, we strive to keep our programs affordable and encourage you to explore all of your financial aid options, including federal aid, military benefits and available scholarships.
If you have a question we don’t cover here, request more information or call 877-791-7181.
How fast can I complete the RN to BSN to MSN? (Least amount of time)You’re saving time and money by earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing through a single program, which you could complete in 3.5 years.
How long do I have to complete the RN to BSN to MSN? (Longest amount of time)You can take as long as six years to complete the program.
How many credits can I transfer to the RN to BSN to MSN program?You may transfer up to 90 credits, meaning you would need 54–57 credits from Sacred Heart University (depending on the specialization you choose) to complete the BSN and MSN.
How many clinical/field hours are required in the RN to BSN to MSN program?For the BSN portion of the program, you’ll complete 72 clinical hours. The number of clinical hours you need to complete for the MSN depends on the specialization you select. They are as follows:
The BSN program does not offer a specialization. Within the MSN, you’ll choose from 5 specializations:
The BSN does not have licensure. Graduate work in the online MSN Clinical Nurse Leader specialization prepares you for the AACN’s CNL Certification Exam. The online MSN in Clinical Nurse Education specialization will prepare you for Nurse Educator certification from the National League for Nursing.
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