M.S. Nursing - Education (RN to MSN Option)Western Governors University

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M.S. Nursing - Education (RN to MSN Option)

The M.S. in Nursing—Education (RN to MSN Option) is designed for RNs with associate’s degrees or diplomas in nursing who are seeking to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree to become nurse educators. This challenging program incorporates competencies derived from the NLN Nurse Educator standards and the Masters Essentials for Professional Nursing practice. You will complete bachelor’s degree coursework and earn your master’s degree. Along with the rigorous online curriculum, this program requires completion of a 40-hour practicum in nursing education.

Note: Applicants must hold an associate’s degree or diploma in nursing, an unencumbered RN license, and currently be working in a healthcare-related field.

Western Governors University is:

• Challenging—The ideal student is a motivated self-starter who can commit at least 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

• CCNE Accredited—WGU nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington DC 20036, 202-887-6791). WGU is also regionally accredited.

• Affordable and Nonprofit—Tuition is less than half the cost of other reputable online universities. Your tuition goes toward your education, not to shareholders.

• Competency Based—An innovative learning model, designed for adult learners like you, that measures learning, not time spent in class.

• Respected—Your degree coursework is relevant and up-to-date because it’s designed and developed in collaboration with industry experts.

• Flexible and Online—With no set class times, you can log in and learn anytime, anywhere.

Accreditation	WGU is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Requirements	Must be an actively working registered nurse (RN) who holds a nursing bachelor's degree (BSN), already possess healthcare industry experience, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to your studies. WGU's Nursing degree programs require students to already possess a current, unencumbered RN license. If you do not currently possess an RN license, you are not eligible for admission into this program.
Delivery Format	Online and a variety of other distance learning methods.
Education Level	Master
Language	English
Cost Per Credit	Currently, tuition for most degree programs at WGU is $2,890 per six-month term. WGU's MBA and Nursing programs' tuition is currently $3,250 per six-month term.

Accreditation

Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU's "home" accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges. WGU is the first online university to receive NCATE accreditation for its degree programs that lead to teacher licensure from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). WGU’s Health Informatics program is now accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

WGU's Nursing programs are CCNE accredited.

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Institutional Accrediting Agency:

Northwest Association of Schools and of Colleges and Universities, Commission on Colleges and Universities
Institution Type:

Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education
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WGU programs are based on six-month terms (not traditional semesters). New students may begin their program on the first day of any month.
Delivery Format:

As a WGU student, you will prepare for your assessments by accessing online learning resources, studying independently, or using other alternative methods of learning.
Carnegie Classification:

Baccalaureate College—General
Technical Requirements:

Minimum: Windows--Pentium II 266 MHz with 64MB RAM, 800x600 monitor with 256 colors, 56Kb TCP/IP Internet connection, Microsoft Windows 98, 98 SE, ME; Macintosh--PowerPC with 32MB RAM, Mac OS 8.1 or later, 56Kb (or better) TCP/IP Internet connection.
Geographic Restrictions:

WGU only accepts inquiries and applications from individuals living in the U.S., Guam, and from U.S. military personnel and their spouses at overseas installations.
On-Campus Requirement:

Programs are delivered online and there are no on-campus requirements. However, students in teacher certification programs must complete their teaching practicum in a real K-12 classroom in their geographic area, working with real students.
Loans Offered:

WGU was one of the first institutions selected by the U.S. Department of Education to offer federal financial aid to distance education students. Aid includes federal Pell Grants and both subsidized and unsubsidized federal Direct Student Loans.
Registration Details:

Enrollment Counselors are available to answer questions and provide assistance with the application process. They may be reached by clicking the "Request Information" button and completing the Information Request form.

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