RN - MSN

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is a degree that focuses on advanced knowledge in a particular focus area. ETSU offers specialty concentrations in Nursing Administration, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Education, and the Family Nurse Practitioner.

Program Details

• Admissions Criteria

  Requirements for the RN-MSN Bridge Program

  Applicants must hold a RN license and a non-nursing BA/BS degree. Successful completion (B or better) of the following 12 credit hours RN/MSN nursing bridge sequence prior to beginning graduate level courses:

  • NRSE 3525 Health Promotion and Research
  • NRSE 4620 Leadership and Professional Practice
  • NRSE 3200 Advancing to Professional Practice
  • NRSE 3510 Population, Community, and Public Health Nursing

  ***RN to MSN graduates will not be awarded the BSN degree.**

  If you are an RN who holds a non-nursing BA/BS degree and want to get your RN-MSN, you will require four undergraduate prerequisite classes (NRSE 3525, 4620, 3200, 3510- 12 credit hours) before you start your graduate program.  If you have questions please contact nursing@etsu.edu to learn about options before your proceed.

  Applicants seeking admission to the MSN program must fulfill all requirements for admission to the ETSU College of Graduate Studies.

  Admission to the program will be based on competitive selection from the pool of applicants who meet the admission requirements. All applications will be reviewed by the College of Nursing Graduate Admissions Committee. 

  The Graduate School requires that all students submit the following materials:

  • RN license
  • Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate (Non-nursing BA/BS degree)
  • Completed application with payment of nonrefundable application fee
  • 
    A written essay - instructions will be provided within the application

  College of Nursing Admission Requirements:

  Refer to the Graduate Catalog for the most current specific College of Nursing admission requirements [Available by clicking here]

  Admissions Process

  All candidates must apply to ETSU. The ETSU application for admission may be submitted online at https://etsuapply.force.com/app

  Once the application file is complete, it will be forwarded to the College of Nursing and reviewed by the admissions committee. Applicants will be notified by E-mail of the admission decision 4 - 6 weeks after the deadline.

• Application Details

   

  • Out of State Applications

    • Students who reside outside of the state of Tennessee are responsible to contact their State Board of Nursing to confirm whether the course or program meets online degree program requirements in their state of residence prior to application.

    • Continuation in the Graduate Nursing Program for students who relocate outside the state of Tennessee is dependent on the State Board of Nursing where the student is physically present.

    • It is the student’s responsibility to notify ETSU College of Nursing and ETSU records office with a change in physical residence.  

    • The College of Nursing has determined that its Master of Science in Nursing program curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure and/or certification for the the states listed on our Home page, in the drop-down for this program. (You may open the Home page by clicking here.)
  • Application Deadlines

    Application Deadlines:

    Application deadlines (dates for all materials to be received by the Graduate School) are:
    
    

    Semester	Regular Deadline
    Fall	February 1 - Preferred May 1 - Final   Concentrations: FNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Nursing Education Nursing Administration
    Spring	September 1 Concentrations: FNP

    Click here to apply for ETSU admission

   

• Contact Us

  
  

  Office of Student Services

  423-439-4578 / nursing@etsu.edu
  Nicks Hall Room 2-230

  ETSU Office of Admissions

  423-439-4221 / gradadmissions@etsu.edu 
  Burgin-Dossett Hall Room 309

• Outcomes

  What can you do with a masters in nursing?  The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program is designed to focus on advanced nursing knowledge in a specialty focus area.
  
  Specific program objectives are to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and values to::

  1. Synthesize specialized knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines as an advanced practice nurse;
     
     
  2. Practice advanced nursing in collaborative interprofessional relationships and in partnership with communities;
     
     
  3. Manage the health care of clients within current legal, ethical, and professional standards;
     
     
  4. Design health promotion strategies across the life span and among diverse cultures to improve the health of a community;
     
     
  5. Apply research findings in advanced nursing practice and the delivery of health care services; and
     
     
  6. Use leadership skills to effect health policy and promote change.

  
  

   

Apply Now