Without the experience that I received from Robert Morris in the M.S.N. program I feel that I would not have been adequately prepared to perform in my job. Robert Morris was one of the best decisions I have ever made! — Ashlee Shields M.S.N.'10, RN, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
RMU's R.N. to M.S.N. program – now fully online – is a convenient, cost-effective program that prepares practicing nurses for the role of a nurse educator in clinical, community, or academic settings.
Designed for associate degree or diploma school graduates who would like to move ahead in the health care field, the online R.N. to M.S.N. degree can be completed part-time in as little as three years. Upon completion, graduates will earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in nursing.
This CCNE-accredited program, which was designed by nurses for nurses, doesn't make you relearn what you already know. We help you build upon your nursing expertise through convenient online coursework that still provides the type of personal, individualized attention you've come to expect from RMU. Best of all, it's incredibly affordable, with B.S.N. tuition at just $255/credit hour and M.S.N. tuition at $460/credit hour.
Be something more – through RMU's R.N. to M.S.N. online degree program.
For more information, contact our admissions department at 412-397-6300 or at onlineadmissions@rmu.edu.
SuperScholar, an online education and career information website, selected Robert Morris University for its first annual “Smart Choice” ranking of the top 25 schools for online nursing degrees.
In addition to the nursing shortage, a national shortage of nursing faculty exists. In a recent survey of nursing programs, more than one-third of the schools cited faculty shortages as the reason for turning away qualified students. There is a tremendous need to develop strong nursing educators to resolve this faculty shortage and to provide educational programs in hospitals and communities. This rewarding and exciting career provides the opportunity to shape the future of nursing.
| Information from the National Association of Colleges and Employers: | ||||||
| By type of employer Average Salary | By job function Average Salary | |||||
| Educational Services | $45,000 | Medical Technology | $39,540 | |||
| Government (Federal) | $50,600 | Military | $50,467 | |||
| Healthcare Services (Nonprofit) | $53,861 | Registered Nurse | $46,771 | |||
| Healthcare Services (Profit) | $48,694 | Other Health Related | $53,667 | |||
| Hospitals | $45,151 | |||||
| 2009 RMU Survey Salary | BSN | Range$30,000 - $45,000 | Mean $40,000 | |||
| MSN | Range$45,000 - $70,000 | Mean $59,500 | ||||
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ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY CORE--40 Credits |
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*Anatomy & Physiology I *Anatomy & Physiology I Lab College Reading and Writing Strategies or Intercultural Communication Strategies Argument and Research Strategies Speaking Strategies Professional Communication Strategies Survey of Economics |
History Elective or Political Science Elective Humanities: Art and Music Health Care Information Systems*** Literature Elective General Psychology# Principles of Sociology Statistics |
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REQUIRED NON-NURSING CREDITS—26 Credits |
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BSN – 14 Credits Anatomy & Physiology II Lab Microbiology Microbiology Lab Health Care Financial Administration Human Growth and Development |
MSN – 12 Credits Intro Theory/Practice Online Education Educational Statistics Curriculum Design and Assessment |
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MAJOR—33 Credits |
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BSN – 15 Credits
*Community Health Promotion and Assessment *Quality and Safety *Genetics and Genomics *Leadership for Advanced Practice |
MSN – 18 Credits
Research for Advanced Nursing Roles*** Clinical Focus and Practicum I Clinical Focus and Practicum II Nursing Education: Synthesis/Application Nursing Education: Synthesis and Applic |
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