Nursing, Combined Degree Pathways

Admission

To be considered for admission to the RN to MS in Nursing program, students must:

  • Have an associate degree from an accredited nursing program with a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Possess an active, unencumbered NY state registered nurse license
  • One year working experience as a registered nurse
  • Be able to pursue college-level work (as evidenced by essay)
  • Demonstrate capacity to develop graduate level academic skills

The nursing program gives preference in the admission decision to candidates residing within New York state.

Application Requirements

To apply for the RN to MS in Nursing degree program, you must submit:

  • An online application and a 500-word essay. Guidelines are provided in the online application.
  • An official transcript sent directly from the institution where you earned your A.A.S degree or diploma
  • One letter of recommendation from current supervisor
  • Copy of an active, unencumbered NY state registered nurse license
  • Show completion of an associate degree in nursing with a minimum 3.2 GPA

Curriculum

The combined RN-MS in Nursing degree program is designed to be completed within four years. It is expected that students will progress through the program by completing 6-8 credits per term for the fall and spring terms, and 3-4 credits per summer term. Students must have an overall GPA of 3.2 and must successfully complete 140-143 credits for the RN to MS in Nursing Education or Nursing Administration degree program. Students will be awarded the B.S.N. and the M.S. in Nursing degree at the completion all degree requirements.  

Please visit the B.S. in Nursing catalog pages and the M.S. in Nursing Education or M.S. in Nursing Administration catalog pages for more information about each program.