Compare Online Nursing Degree Programs: 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 pursuing that goal.

If you are compassionate and enjoy interacting with people, earning an online nursing degree 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's Degrees	Time Required	Who Should Take This Program?
Master of Science in Nursing Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator, Informatics Get more information on this program Apply online to this program	65, 90, or 100 credits 2 years (full-time)	The Master of Science in Nursing program is for RNs who wish to prepare for teaching, leadership, informatics, and advanced nursing positions within a health care organization; and is designed to provide an educational foundation to pursue doctoral studies in nursing.‡ Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:
RN-to-Master of Science in Nursing Option Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator, Informatics Get more information on this program Apply online to this program	90 credits for BSN; 50 credits for MSN, Total number of credits varies depending on prior credit and choice of specialization. BSN: as little as 18 months; MSN: an additional 18 months	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. Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Master's Degrees

Time Required

Who Should Take This Program?

Master of Science in Nursing

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator, Informatics

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65, 90, or 100 credits

2 years (full-time)

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

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

RN-to-Master of Science in Nursing Option

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator, Informatics

Get more information on this program Apply online to this program

90 credits for BSN; 50 credits for MSN, Total number of credits varies depending on prior credit and choice of specialization.

BSN: as little as 18 months; MSN: an additional 18 months

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.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Bachelor's Degrees	Time Required	Who Should Take This Program?
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Emphasis Areas Get more information on this program Apply online to this program	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 within 18 months of full-time study	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. Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Bachelor's Degrees

Time Required

Who Should Take This Program?

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Emphasis Areas

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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 within 18 months of full-time study

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.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Associate's Degrees	Time Required	Who Should Take This Program?
Associate of Science in Nursing Emphasis Areas Get more information on this program Apply online to this program	110 credits	The Associate of Science in Nursing program is designed for those with no prior nursing education as well as those who have a nursing background and would like to expand their educational horizons. The degree program includes instruction in the classroom and online, as well as laboratory and clinical settings. Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Associate's Degrees

Time Required

Who Should Take This Program?

Associate of Science in Nursing

Emphasis Areas

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110 credits

The Associate of Science in Nursing program is designed for those with no prior nursing education as well as those who have a nursing background and would like to expand their educational horizons. The degree program includes instruction in the classroom and online, as well as laboratory and clinical settings.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Professional Certificates	Time Required	Who Should Take This Program?
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate Emphasis Areas Get more information on this program Apply online to this program	55 credits	Consider this certificate if you are an RN with a master’s degree in nursing and want to promote health care to the adult population while diagnosing and managing their acute and chronic health problems. Prepare for new opportunities in a variety of health care settings with an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate. At this time, the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate is available only in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Vermont. Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Emphasis Areas Get more information on this program Apply online to this program	65 credits	If you are an RN with a master’s degree in nursing and want to promote health care to adults and children in a family context, this certificate could help. Prepare for new opportunities in a variety of health care settings with a Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate. At this time, the Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate is available only in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Vermont. Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:
Nurse Administrator Graduate Certificate Emphasis Areas Get more information on this program Apply online to this program	30 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. Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:
Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate Emphasis Areas Get more information on this program Apply online to this program	30 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.§ Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:
Nurse Informatics Graduate Certificate Emphasis Areas Get more information on this program Apply online to this program	30 credits Complete your certificate in approximately 7 months	Focus on the representation of health care data and information, and examine computer, information literacy, and management competencies.This certificate may also prepare you to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Informatics Nursing certification exam.§ Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Professional Certificates

Time Required

Who Should Take This Program?

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Emphasis Areas

Get more information on this program Apply online to this program

55 credits

Consider this certificate if you are an RN with a master’s degree in nursing and want to promote health care to the adult population while diagnosing and managing their acute and chronic health problems. Prepare for new opportunities in a variety of health care settings with an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate. At this time, the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate is available only in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Vermont.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Emphasis Areas

Get more information on this program Apply online to this program

65 credits

If you are an RN with a master’s degree in nursing and want to promote health care to adults and children in a family context, this certificate could help. Prepare for new opportunities in a variety of health care settings with a Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate. At this time, the Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate is available only in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Vermont.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Nurse Administrator Graduate Certificate

Emphasis Areas

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30 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.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate

Emphasis Areas

Get more information on this program Apply online to this program

30 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.§

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

Nurse Informatics Graduate Certificate

Emphasis Areas

Get more information on this program Apply online to this program

30 credits

Complete your certificate in approximately 7 months

Focus on the representation of health care data and information, and examine computer, information literacy, and management competencies.This certificate may also prepare you to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Informatics Nursing certification exam.§

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

*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, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

^†Some Kaplan University programs are not 100 percent online; some programs require you to gain hands-on experience in a real-world work environment.

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

^§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, additional coursework, and/or background checks may be necessary to take or to successfully pass the exams.

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