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RN to MSN Online Bridge Program for Nursing
Drexel's MSN bridge program is for RN's who have a BSN equivalent or a Bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing and now wish to pursue their MSN degree.
The required “bridge course” in the MSN Advance Role Track is NURS 335: Genetics and Genomics: Application to Nursing Practice (3.0 quarter credits.) This class is available entirely online, and is delivered in a 10-week, quarter term session. This course is offered in any given term, and includes mandatory synchronous class meetings.
After successfully completing all requirements and admission to the MSN program, you'll progress directly into graduate-level courses. The BSN is not awarded in this program.
To apply, please complete the admission process to the MSN program of your choice and seek initial advisement from the MSN program academic advisors.
Eligible MSN Programs
- MSN Clinical Nurse Leader
- MSN in Clinical Trials Research
- MSN in Innovation and Intra/Entrepreneurship in Advanced Nursing Practice
- MSN in Leadership in Health Systems Management
- MSN in Nursing Education
- MSN in Quality, Safety, and Risk Management in Healthcare
- Nurse Practitioner programs are not eligible
Program Features
- Synchronous online lectures are offered in a highly interactive e-Learning method that both challenges and engages students
- The master's degree in nursing at Drexel University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- An experienced and board certified faculty from Drexel’s acclaimed College of Nursing and Health Professions
For questions, please contact:
Redian Furxhiu
Student Services Manager
Clinical Nurse Leader, Clinical Trials, and Nursing Education tracks
267.359.5691
rf53@drexel.edu
Jillian Randall
Academic Advisor
Nursing Innovation and Leadership in Health Systems Management tracks
267.359.5692
jnr56@drexel.edu
State restrictions may apply to some programs.
The RN-to-MSN Bridge program at Drexel University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Curriculum
| NURS 335 | Genetics and Genomics: Application to Nursing Practice | 4.5 |
| Total Credits | 4.5 | |
This course focuses on current issues in genetics, genomics, and pharmacogenomics and healthcare. Genetic and genomic influences across the healthcare continuum (health prevention, health promotion, disease management, and personalized medicine) are addressed.
Admissions Criteria
Tuition
The tuition rate for the academic year 2018-2019 is $968 per credit. (A 10% tuition savings off Drexel's regular tuition rate of $1075 per credit)
Academic Calendar
2018-2019 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2018
September 24, 2018
December 8, 2018
December 10, 2018
December 15, 2018
Winter 2019
January 7, 2019
March 16, 2019
March 18, 2019
March 23, 2019
Spring 2019
April 1, 2019
June 8, 2019
June 10, 2019
June 14, 2019
Summer 2019
June 24, 2019
August 31, 2019
September 3, 2019
September 7, 2019
Previous Academic Calendar
2017-2018 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2017
September 25, 2017
December 9, 2017
December 11, 2017
December 16, 2017
Winter 2018
January 8, 2018
March 17, 2018
March 19, 2018
March 24, 2018
Spring 2018
April 2, 2018
June 9, 2018
June 11, 2018
June 15, 2018
Summer 2018
June 25, 2018
September 1, 2018
September 4, 2018
September 8, 2018
Apply today for the RN to MSN Online Bridge Program for Nursing
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