School of Nursing 

Imagine having a professional career you are proud of and look forward to each day. Choosing the right academic program is the first step toward achieving that goal. Furthering your education could also increase your earning potential—rewarding you with higher paychecks throughout your future career.

 

If you are compassionate and enjoy interacting with people, earning a degree online from Kaplan University’s School of Nursing could set you on the right path to a career that is both professionally and personally rewarding. Enjoy the convenience and flexibility of online learning while you prepare for your future on a schedule that fits your busy life.* Use the program comparison chart below to explore your options and determine which Kaplan University program is right for you.

 

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Master

Credits

Who

Master of Science in Nursing

Emphasis Areas:

Informatics, Nurse Educator, and Nurse Administrator

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63 credits

The Master of Science in Nursing program is for RNs who wish to prepare for teaching, leadership, and informatics positions within a health care organization; and is designed to provide an educational foundation to pursue doctoral studies in nursing.†

RN-to-Master of Science in Nursing Option

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90 credits for BSN; 48 credits for MSN



Total number of credits varies depending on prior credit

If you are an RN and your career goals require earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing AND a Master of Science in Nursing, consider the RN-to-Master of Science in Nursing option. A combination of undergraduate and more advanced graduate-level courses, the RN-to-Master of Science in Nursing option is a convenient route to earning a master’s degree in nursing.

Bachelor

Credits

Who

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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90, 91, or 95 credits (Note: An additional 90 credits are required from your requisite associate's degree in nursing)



91-135 (Note: An additional 50-89 credits are required from your diploma/certificate in nursing)

Complete your degree in as little as 1 year‡

Kaplan University’s RN-to-BSN degree completion program is designed to prepare registered nurses from diverse settings to excel in leadership positions in an ever-changing global health care climate and provides the foundation for the pursuit of graduate studies in nursing. Course credits from your associate’s degree, diploma, or certificate in nursing can be transferred toward your degree.

Professional

Credits

Who

Nurse Administrator Graduate Certificate

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23 credits

Complete your certificate in approximately 7 months

If you are an RN with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing and want to advance your nursing administration career, this certificate could help. Prepare for a more responsible, rewarding career in health care with a Nurse Administrator Certificate.

Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate

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23 credits

Complete your certificate in approximately 7 months

This certificate could help you to pursue positions as a faculty member in schools of nursing or as a staff development director in health care organizations and other health-related businesses This certificate may also prepare you to take the National League of Nursing’s Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) examination.§

  
*Some Kaplan University programs are not one hundred percent online; some programs require you to gain hands-on experience in a real-world work environment. Download our University Catalog to explore program details.

†While many of Kaplan University's degree programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue continued graduate- or doctorate-level education, the University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any graduate or doctoral programs.

‡For those students transferring in the maximum possible course credits. The number of required credits varies depending on individual state education requirements. See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.

§Although certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field experience and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.