It is also required to get through effectively a medication calculation test by the end of the first semester so as to go through the Nursing Process II. (Associate of Science in Nursing - Bridge (LPN/LVN to RN)) The RN to MSN Bridge Program is offered online for preparing the nurses to take up advanced degree. The program is intended for Registered Nurses who have a BA/BS Degree in a field except that of nursing and desirous of taking up their MSN degree. At least three BSN level courses are required to be completed successfully, as a part of the 'bridge program' to the MSN program. Such programs are accredited by National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education -- CCNE, clinically present or recent faculty, greatly interactive, e-learning method catering to the challenges and engagements of the students requirements found quite suitable for the working nurses. This entails particular tuition plans for the working class of health system partners. This program is a 15-credit one. (RN-MSN Bridge Program)
The course program for master of nursing and Master of Science nursing degree completion program for Registered Nurses envisages a streamlined curriculum to a master degree for the diploma and associate degree holding nurses. The program is scheduled both in terms of part-time and fulltime. The Program offered at MCG's Augusta campus is also available online on Athens campus and on its Columbus State University site. Taking into consideration the type of enrolment the program provides MN degrees in family nurse practitioners and pediatric nurse practitioner and also provides MSN degrees in clinical nurse specialist in adults and acute care. The completion of the RN to MN/MSM program involves four steps. Firstly, it is required to finish the core curriculum at the college. The core curriculum entails the elementary educational foundation for the bachelor's degree. The core can be pursued at any accredited college or university with the credits transferred...
(Nursing -R.N.-M.N./M.S.N.-Master of Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing Degree Completion for Registered Nurses)
As the second step it is required to complete RN to BSN coursework at MCG. It is convenient for the employees since it is offered online and they are required to attend only a few on-campus meetings. The curriculum concentrates on the research skills, professional growth, community nursing, health evaluation and leadership or management. After successfully getting through the RN-BSN coursework -- the 35 semester hours of credit for nursing licensure is awarded that fully caters to the needs for the BSN degree. Thirdly, the master degree core curriculum enrolment at MCG initiates the integration to the advanced practice curriculum with students from all graduate nursing programs. Finally it is required to enroll in program specific courses related to the master's degree program after the completion of the master's coursework. The program for RN to MN/MSN involves seven semesters of full time study. (Nursing -R.N.-M.N./M.S.N.-Master of Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing Degree Completion for Registered Nurses)
References
Associate of Science in Nursing - Bridge (LPN/LVN to RN)" Retrieved at http://inst.sfcc.edu/~health/Nursing/BRIDGE.HTM. Accessed 7 November, 2005
Entry-Level Nursing Programs" Retrieved at http://www.allnursingschools.com/faqs/programs.php. Accessed 7 November, 2005
Nursing R.N. (Bridge Option for Licensed Practical Nurses) (2261)" Retrieved at http://www.fccj.org/prospective/programs/data05_06/2261.html. Accessed 7 November, 2005
Nursing -R.N.-M.N./M.S.N.-Master of Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing Degree
Completion for Registered Nurses" Retrieved at http://www.mcg.edu/careers/nurrnmn.htm. Accessed 7 November, 2005
RN-MSN Bridge Program" Retrieved at http://www.drexel.com/Fields_of_Study/nursing/RN-MSN-bridge/index.shtml. Accessed 7 November, 2005
