RN to BSN/MSN

• RN to BSN Program

  • Great for graduates of associate degree and diploma programs of nursing.
  • Requires a minimum of 120 credits.
  • Includes 12 graduate credits that may be applied to the Master of Science in Nursing Program at Thomas Edison State University.
  • Nursing and general education courses are offered during three 16-week semesters (July, November and March).
  • RN to BSN program applicants are urged to contact the Office of Admission staff in order to register for one of the six start dates per year. Call 609-777-5680 or email admissions@tesu.edu for more information.

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• RN to BSN/MSN Program
  • Earn both a BSN and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree (RN to BSN/MSN program) with preparation as a Nurse Educator, Nurse Administrator or Nursing Informatics specialist at the master’s level.
  • Only requires the completion of an additional 27 credits beyond the BSN degree requirements.
  • MSN program courses are 8 weeks in length.
  • Awards a graduate nursing certificate in addition to the diploma upon program completion.

  Terms Breakdown

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  • January Term: Jan. – Mar.
  • April Term: Apr. – June
  • July Term: July – Sept.
  • October Term: Oct. – Dec.

  Many of our clinical partners have notified us that all students must be fully vaccinated, including full vaccination for COVID-19, to participate in any clinical or practicum experience in their facilities. If you cannot show proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 30 days prior to starting your clinical activities, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to find appropriate clinical placement and successfully complete your program of study.

• Learn About Conditional Acceptance to the RN to BSN Program

  Conditional Acceptance allows nursing students to start taking their BSN courses at the W. Cary School of Nursing and Health Professions while awaiting their NCLEX-RN results.

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• BSN Program Outcomes

  To be met upon completion of the BSN degree program.

  1. Integrate current knowledge, ethical principles, evidence-based findings, and clinical reasoning to direct nursing practice decisions.
  2. Apply principles of cultural humility and cultural sensitivity to interpersonal relationships and client/population-focused care.
  3. Participate in interprofessional collaboration to promote optimal client outcomes.
  4. Explore the effects of health policy on the financing, organization, and delivery of healthcare to individuals and populations.
  5. Employ a range of information technologies and ethical standards to acquire knowledge, manage data, communicate information, and guide and validate nursing practice.
  6. Demonstrate leadership skills and professionalism based on an understanding of the multidimensional role of the professional nurse.

Admissions Process

• Full Admission

  Full admission is open to to students who already have RN licensure, including:

  • Graduates of an RN diploma program of nursing.
  • Graduates of a regionally-accredited college of university in the United States with an associate degree in nursing.
  • Graduates of a recognized foreign institution with an associate degree in nursing.
  • Applicants must have an active RN license from the United States.
• Applicants Must Submit

  • A completed application with a nonrefundable fee.
  • All official transcripts.
    • Please visit the Office of the Registrar to learn how to send all college-level examination score reports.
  • A current RN license valid in the United States.
    • For your application to be processed, the University must be able to validate your RN license. If your state does not have an online RN license validation process, you must submit a notarized copy of current RN license validation in the United States.

• Additional Requirements and Notes

  Two years experience in nursing is recommended for the MSN degree program and the Graduate Nursing Certificate program.

  Students must have evidence of a valid RN license and malpractice insurance before registering for NUR-4430: Public Health Nursing. Students are required to provide documentation to a vendor selected by the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing.

  Students must have evidence of a valid RN license and malpractice insurance before registering for practicum courses in the MSN degree and graduate nursing certificate programs.

  Students must be proficient in using a computer, browsing the internet and sending/receiving email (including attachments).