Pathway Program—RN to Master of Science in Nursing
The RN to MSN program at the University of the Incarnate Word is available for associate or diploma prepared registered nurses who wish to earn a master's degree in nursing. The graduate program at UIW prepares nurses for the advanced practice role in Nursing Leadership. All applicants for the RN to MSN degree must first apply for and be accepted to the RN to BSN program through the School of Professional Studies. In the third term of the RN to BSN program, the RN to MSN student will declare their interest in applying to the RN to MSN track. RN to MSN students will be required to take NURS 3312, NURS 3341, NURS 4313, NURS 4365, NURS 4265, and NURS 4460 as "bridge courses" to be admitted to the graduate program. Once the bridge courses and prerequisite general core requirements for admission to the undergraduate nursing program are completed, students will make application to the graduate program. Students are admitted into the RN to BSN/MSN program twice per year.
Admissions
Requirements (RN to MSN Pathway):
- Preference for a minimum of 3 years recent practice experience.
- Unencumbered RN license.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- GPA of 3.0 in all courses required for the major.
- International students must have met the university TOEFL score requirement.
- Completion of an associate degree or diploma in nursing from an ACEN or NLNAC accredited program.
Apply to UIW
Application for RN to MSN Pathway program
- RN to MSN Pathway offers Spring Admission Only
Required Courses--Pre-MSN component
After completion of the following courses, students are eligible to begin MSN--Nursing Leadership coursework.
Required Courses (31 credit hours)
The 31-credit hour curriculum consists of 10 courses (312 clinical practicum/residency hours).
| NURS 6333 | Nursing Leadership and Theory | 3 |
| NURS 6355 | Nursing Research and Theory | 3 |
| NURS 6390 | Informatics in HealthCare | 3 |
| NURS 6331 | Population Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 6315 | Resource Management for Nurse Leaders | 3 |
| NURS 6435 | Program Development and Evaluation | 4 |
| NURS 6347 | Healthcare Economics and Financial Management | 3 |
| NURS 6337 | Quality Improvement for Nurse Leaders | 3 |
| NURS 6361 | Health Policy and Ethics for Nurses | 3 |
| NURS 6375 | Advanced Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 31 |