Which Online Degree Option Is Right for Me: BSN or
MS?
The University of North Dakota (UND) College of
Nursing offers two degree options for registered
nurses (RNs) who want to advance their careers
by expanding on prior education, knowledge, and
experience. The online RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science
in Nursing) and the RN to MS (Master of Science)
Programs are designed to provide RNs with advanced
knowledge in concepts, theories, and principles
related to nursing roles. All students will begin
by completing bachelor-level general education
and nursing courses, and then will work with a
faculty advisor to determine if they want to pursue
their BSN or MS.
RN to BSN
If you select the RN/BSN option, you will:
- receive a well-rounded, balanced
general education as well as preparation
in all basic areas of nursing practice.
- build
upon your knowledge base as an RN to provide
comprehensive nursing care in individuals,
families, and communities using evidence-based
strategies.
- follow
a curriculum that prepares you to promote,
maintain, and restore health at all stages of
human development.
- promote
patient advocacy and collaboration with interdisciplinary
health teams in the delivery of healthcare.
- use
nursing science to inform and deliver sustainable
health strategies that build self-management
abilities and quality healthcare at the bedside,
in the community, and with vulnerable populations.
RN to MS
If you select the RN/MS option, you will follow
a contemporary, streamlined curriculum that allows
you to earn your master's degree in a nursing specialization
without first completing the requirements for the
bachelor's degree in nursing. The RN/MS Program
is grounded in major trends in nursing and healthcare,
and it prepares you to:
- integrate theory, research, experiential
knowledge, and evidence-based practices
into advanced nursing practice.
- demonstrate
competence in advanced nursing practice consistent
with applicable professional standards.
- practice
in the development of nursing science through
evidenced-based practice, research, and theory.
- integrate
relationships between social, cultural, political,
economic issues, and healthcare delivery.
You may complete master-level specializations
in:
*Fully online; you will complete the teaching
practicum near your local community.
**Combination of on-campus and online courses
are needed to complete the master level courses
in the specialization.
Review of applications
will begin
July 16 for
Fall Semester or October 1 for Spring Semester.
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