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DNP (Post-Bachelor’s)
Admits nurses with a baccalaureate degree who want to pursue a doctoral degree that focuses on practice. This program prepares graduates for the highest level of nursing practice beyond the initial preparation in the discipline and is a terminal degree. Also known as BSN to DNP.LPN/LVN (Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse)
A program that requires at least one year of full-time equivalent coursework and awards a diploma or certificate of completion as a LPN/LVN.LPN/LVN to BSN/BS (for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses)
Admits licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and awards a baccalaureate nursing degree.Post-Bachelor’s Certificate
Admits students with baccalaureate nursing degrees and awards at completion, a certificate.Post-Graduate Certificate
Admits nurses with a graduate degree in nursing, and, at completion, awards either a certificate or other evidence of completion, such as a letter from the program director.RN Diploma
A program that is typically housed within a hospital based structural unit and awards a diploma or certificate of completion.Associate Degree in Nursing
A program that requires at least two to three academic years of full-time equivalent college academic work and awards an associate degree in nursing.BSN/BS (2nd Degree) for Non-Nurses with a Bachelor’s degree
An accelerated program that admits students with baccalaureate degrees in other disciplines and no previous nursing education and awards a baccalaureate nursing degree.BSN/BS (for Non-Nurses)
Admits students with no previous nursing education and awards a baccalaureate nursing degree.RN to BSN/BS (for Registered Nurses)
Admits RNs with associate degrees or diplomas in nursing and awards a baccalaureate nursing degree.Master’s (Entry-Level) for Non-Nurses with a Bachelor’s degree
Admits students with baccalaureate degrees in other disciplines and no previous nursing education. Program prepares graduates for entry into the profession and awards a master’s degree in nursing. Although these programs generally require a baccalaureate degree, a few programs admit students without baccalaureate degrees.Master’s (MSN/MS/MN)
Admits students with baccalaureate nursing degrees and awards a master of nursing, master of science with a major in nursing, or a master of science in nursing.RN to MSN/MS/MN (for Nurses without a Bachelor’s degree)
Admits RNs without baccalaureate degrees in nursing and awards a master’s of science degree in nursing. Typically these programs require students have an associate degree to be admitted.DNP (Post-Master’s)
Admits nurses with a master’s degree who want to pursue a doctoral degree that focuses on practice. This program prepares graduates for the highest level of nursing practice beyond the initial preparation in the discipline and is a terminal degree.DNS (Doctor of Nursing Science)
| Admits RNs with master’s degrees in nursing and awards a doctoral degree. This program prepares students to pursue intellectual inquiry and conduct independent research for the purpose of extending knowledge. |
DNAP (Doctor of Nursing Anesthesia Practice)
Admits nurses with a baccalaureate or graduate degree in nursing or an appropriate major who want to pursue a doctoral degree that focuses on practice specializing in anesthesia. This program prepares graduates for the highest level of nursing practice beyond the initial preparation in the discipline and is a terminal degree (Source: The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs).PhD (Post-Bachelor’s)
Admits RNs with baccalaureate degrees in nursing and awards a doctoral degree. This program prepares students to pursue intellectual inquiry and conduct independent research for the purpose of extending knowledge.PhD (Post-Master’s)
Admits RNs with master’s degrees in nursing and awards a doctoral degree. This program prepares students to pursue intellectual inquiry and conduct independent research for the purpose of extending knowledge.Important Dates
May
24
2nd Academic Update Opens (2023-2024 Cycle)
August
08
2024-2025 Application Launches
August
23
2nd Academic Update Closes (2023-2024 Cycle)
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Program
$50.00
Each additional Program $25.00
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Program 2
$100.00
Each additional Program $20.00
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