RN to MSN Programs

Online Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN) with Nurse Leader and Nurse Educator Concentrations

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About This Program

The online RN to MSN from American Military University (AMU) helps build your leadership, management, and communication skills as a practitioner, scientist, and leader. It is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Our online program offers registered nurses holding diplomas or associate degrees an accelerated pathway to earning a BSN and MSN. The program allows you to graduate faster by substituting three MSN courses for three BSN courses. You are awarded a BSN after successful completion of 120 credit hours.

The mission of the program is to provide quality, affordable, and accessible higher education to professional registered nurses by fostering lifelong learning through a spirit of inquiry in order to prepare students for service and leadership roles in a diverse and global society.

AMU’s RN to MSN program offers relevant insight on:

  • Optimizing patient outcomes
  • Population-based healthcare
  • Research- and evidence-based practice
  • Health policy
  • Grant writing

Coursework includes a 16-week practicum in your community. 

NOTE: This program has specific admission requirements and is currently not open for admission to residents of Washington state.

What You Will Do

  1. Apply the principles of ethical decision-making to the practice of the master’s-prepared nurse
  2. Demonstrate leadership skills to support safe nursing practices and continually improve patient-centered care
  3. Advocate for healthcare policies that improve healthcare outcomes across the lifespan
  4. Translate theoretical knowledge, research and evidence-based practice to influence the delivery of high-quality, safe care to diverse populations in a variety of settings
  5. Apply data management principles in the delivery of cost-effective care to improve health outcomes
  6. Analyze how healthcare policy and health care economics affect change within the healthcare system
  7. Demonstrate effective inter-professional communication and collaboration to support safe and efficient coordination of care
  8. Reflect on personal commitment to lifelong learning to gain the competencies needed to lead the provision of care in a complex and changing healthcare environment

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Degree at a Glance

Accredited
CCNE Accredited
Number of Credits
147
Cost Per Credit
$350 | $250*
$315**
$455 | $250*
$386.75**
$409.50***
Courses Start Monthly
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Program Requirements Printable Catalog Version

Select 2 course(s) from the following:

Course ID: 2895

This course develops interpersonal, group, and presentational communication skills that are applicable in personal and professional cross-cultural relationships, and focuses on differences in values, message systems, and communication rules across cultural boundaries and in multicultural settings.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates01/27/25 - 07/04/25 Course Dates07/07/25 - 08/31/25 SessionSummer 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 3694

This course is a contemporary study of popular culture in America – its development and characteristics, its role in shaping our individual lives and key social institutions; and its broad effects on our globalizing world. The course is designed around the interdisciplinary nature of cultural studies, and students will learn how to use key concepts and theories to examine popular culture from a number of different fields including Sociology, Anthropology, Communications, History, Cultural Studies, English, Women’s Studies, Ethnic Studies, and American Studies. Students will develop the skills to analyze the reciprocal relationship between culture and key stratification factors such as gender, race, ethnicity, class, age, region and sexuality. The course will cover many facets of popular culture from all forms of media, to sports, fashion, and the influence of technology. Students will learn to situate popular culture within its social, historical, political, and economic contexts and their personal lives.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates01/27/25 - 07/04/25 Course Dates07/07/25 - 08/31/25 SessionSummer 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 3725

Microeconomics is an overview course that covers how households (consumers), firms (producers), and governments interact in competitive and other markets to set prices, and determine what and how much is produced. Key concepts introduced include the role of scarcity and choice, incentives and competition, and the law of supply and demand.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates01/27/25 - 07/04/25 Course Dates07/07/25 - 08/31/25 SessionSummer 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 3726

Introduction to Macroeconomics is a survey course that builds on the topics covered and skills developed in ECON101 (Microeconomics) in order to present a complete picture of the economy. Macroeconomics shows how consumers and markets fit into the overall or aggregated economy and provides a framework to assess government policies. Key topics covered will include economic cycles (growth and recession), economic indicators and measures, and interest rates and money supply.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates01/27/25 - 07/04/25 Course Dates07/07/25 - 08/31/25 SessionSummer 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 3727

This course is a basic overview of the geographer’s study of the location and distribution of features on the Earth’s surface. These features are both natural and man-made, both physically and culturally determined. The relationship of people and place is central to an understanding of human history, contemporary events, and possible global futures. As an introductory course it covers the whole globe and all its greatest geographic features and relationships. This dictates that the approach is broad and not too deep. However, knowledge of the geographer’s art will enable students to delve as deeply as their interest and energy will allow, into the dynamic spatial realities that surround them.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 3729

This is the first course in a two-course sequence in American Government. The course is designed to convey basic facts about the structure and functioning of the American political system. The philosophical foundation of the U.S. Constitution is explored and the federalist construct is examined. The functions of the three separate branches of government and their roles in policy making are a major focus.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 3731

An overview of the field of international and global politics. The nation state, factors of power, collective security, international trade, regional and international organization, sources of conflict and convergence are addressed.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 3733

Introduction to Sociology introduces students to the sociological investigation of human interaction and behavior in society. Students will become familiar with the sociological perspective and develop a ‘sociological imagination’ – the ability to see the general in the particular, the new in the familiar, and to observe the impact social forces have on our lives. The course explores environmental, historical, cultural, and organizational influences on our interpersonal relationships and life-patterns within the context of contemporary society. Students will learn how to use sociological concepts, theory and research to think critically about individuals, groups, institutions, and societies in any given situation.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates01/27/25 - 07/04/25 Course Dates07/07/25 - 08/31/25 SessionSummer 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 3734

The course introduces students to the art and science of Psychology. Course emphasis is on applying the "science of human behavior" to a variety of settings: vocational, personal, academic, and clinical. Course content introduces the history of psychology, major theories of personality and learning, current research and developmental issues. The course has a holistic approach and integrates the biological basis of behavior, social factors, learning and the unique coping styles of the individual to understand human behavior.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates01/27/25 - 07/04/25 Course Dates07/07/25 - 08/31/25 SessionSummer 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 3735

This course is a worldwide survey of prehistoric cultural adaptations from the first use of bone and stone tools to the ancient mysterious civilizations of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe including recent archaeological discoveries. Emphasis is on the development of technologies, social groups and the patterns of cultural development. Archeological excavation methods and archeological artifacts are discussed in considerable detail. Archaeological concepts and skills will be explored through simulations as well as virtual field trips and activities.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 3737

This course is designed to acquaint the novice anthropology student with anthropology and its various sub-fields, examining cross-cultural, global, comparative, and critical perspectives on human behavior and culture, as well as the diversity of human cultures from hunter-gatherers to industrialized city dwellers. The implications of socio-cultural analysis of economic, social, symbolic, and religious systems are also considered.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates01/27/25 - 07/04/25 Course Dates07/07/25 - 08/31/25 SessionSummer 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 3738

This course introduces students to human nature and behavior from the broad, holistic perspective of contemporary U.S. American anthropology. The four primary sub-fields of anthropology, biological, cultural, linguistics, and archaeology, will be discussed in order to integrate various aspects of the human condition.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates01/27/25 - 07/04/25 Course Dates07/07/25 - 08/31/25 SessionSummer 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 3739

This course is an overview of the biological, psychological, cultural, and behavioral aspects of human sexuality and family life. The overall theme of the course focuses on attitudes and responsible sexual behavior. Key topics include how culture, society, and history have impacted our understanding of human sexuality.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates01/27/25 - 07/04/25 Course Dates07/07/25 - 08/31/25 SessionSummer 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 4328

This course examines a diverse sample of social problems facing the United States today and identifies how these problems affect, and are affected by, our institutions and culture. The sociological perspective and key theories will be used to understand the beginnings of the civil society, how problems develop and are defined, and the role of social change (particularly contemporary technological innovation). Key social problems covered will include social stratification/inequality, crime, drug abuse, prostitution, aging, infectious disease, family violence, health care, racial/ethnic conflict, terrorism, etc. Sociological research on social problems will be explored, and social policies to remedy the negative consequences of these issues on society will be discussed
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates01/27/25 - 07/04/25 Course Dates07/07/25 - 08/31/25 SessionSummer 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 4636

This course explores the practical and theoretical social impacts of computer-mediated communication (CMC) systems, including many different types of technologies, such as social networking sites, email, forums, chat, and online games. Students will engage in the analysis of CMC practices, the social processes and structures that emerge when people use these applications, and the problems and barriers that emerge from use.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates01/27/25 - 07/04/25 Course Dates07/07/25 - 08/31/25 SessionSummer 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 4949

In a developed country, one can often take for granted the safety of the food supply. 1 in 6 Americans get sick from foodborne illness annually, with an estimated 128,000 requiring hospitalization and resulting in approximately 3,000 deaths annually. Practical knowledge in safe food sourcing, storage, preparation and serving is addressed along with providing tips for practical awareness of techniques for staying safe. In a global society, food safety is not just a local issue, and everyone should have a working knowledge of food safety and what to look for to remain free of foodborne illness. In this course, students will learn general techniques for preparing and consuming food that is free from harmful pathogens, incorporating the flow of food from purchasing through storage and preparation to serving. Students will explore contemporary and cross cultural issues surrounding food safety in a global society. Practical knowledge about preparing safe food and red flags to watch for when dining out will be explored. Students will learn where to find information on health inspection reports, foodborne illness outbreaks and recall alerts, and will know where to report any suspected foodborne illness or suspicious activity related to the food and water supply.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates01/27/25 - 07/04/25 Course Dates07/07/25 - 08/31/25 SessionSummer 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 4961

This course is based upon the Institute for Humane Education’s (IHE) definition of humane education, which is “a lens, body of knowledge, and set of tools and strategies for teaching about human rights, animal protection, environmental stewardship, and cultural issues as interconnected and integral dimensions of a just, healthy society” (Institute for Humane Education, n.d.). The course explores issues, resources, rationales, and approaches to humane education related to various considerations and disciplines, including: economics, politics, science, technology, education, the arts, philosophy, religion, and geography.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 5170

Introduction to Political Science explains foundational principles of the field. Students will learn the purpose of political science, common terms and concepts, and subfields. Among these are introductions to political philosophies and ideologies, comparative systems of government, and international relations. The course also examines the professional and academic fields to which a political science degree is relevant.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 5176

This course offers students with a unique approach into the societies and cultures that we could progress toward in the future via the review of the science fiction genre. This course will review many aspects of technological questions that society will face in the future. Does the rise of technological advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics eventually bring us to a point where we must decide what is life and the right to self-determination as the Star Trek: TNG series covered in “The Measure of a Man”, laying out the rights of Commander Data. This is just one of many aspects of society and culture that will be examined throughout the course as students are made to think critically about what will the future look like.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates01/27/25 - 07/04/25 Course Dates07/07/25 - 08/31/25 SessionSummer 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 5245

Literature has the ability to shape the way a nation thinks and behaves; it both responds to important issues in society and (re)shapes them. For far too long, the literature of cultures on the periphery of American society have been ignored because they do not fit comfortably into mainstream culture. Yet, from voices within the Native American population to Appalachian artists to LGBTQ groups, for example, cultures on the periphery have consistently helped shape the American literary identity and have continued to influence American society long after the publication of their works. This course lends credence to the legitimacy of the contributions of these underrepresented cultures and explores the role they have in shaping American literature—past, present, and future. (Pre-requisite: ENGL210 for English majors, or ENGL101 or ENGL110 for non-English majors)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 5278

This course provides perspectives on death and dying. Students examine how death is beneficial and necessary for evolution. Participants explore the media's impact on mortality. Participants analyze how to communicate death to the living. Students assess the bereavement and burial process. Topics include: communicating death, the feeling of emptiness, the forgetfulness of life, living in the face of death, organ donation, burial, and the other side after death.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates01/27/25 - 07/04/25 Course Dates07/07/25 - 08/31/25 SessionSummer 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 5279

American society is a cauldron of various racial, political, ethnic, and religious formations. Amongst these, religious and racial formations provide strong modes of social organization. Both religion and race are also a major stimulus of cultural practices and belief systems. These two modes influence the ideals of democracy, equality, freedom, and even political identifications. The current agitations about Black Lives Matter are drawing attention to the racial divisions that are splitting the American society. At the same time, these movements are receiving the support of people from different religions. The Islam phobia and growth of right-wing militias are also similarly pitting Americans against one another based upon their religious beliefs. American writers, artists, activists, and even poets have drawn attention to these linkages and the pernicious impact it is having upon our society. Their contributions provide an alternate understanding of the strengths and limitations of American democracy. In this course, we will examine a variety of sources to understand how religion and race are shaping American democracy and society.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates01/27/25 - 07/04/25 Course Dates07/07/25 - 08/31/25 SessionSummer 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 5280

Difficult situations in life motivate us to think carefully about religion. The forms of religions are based on the well-being of human beings, and they have provided many different ways to follow paths that are good for our mental and physical health. This course will deal with essential questions; do religions offer ways and techniques to support that are good for our well-being? What paths have been provided to lead a good life? How our hope, contemplation, and resilience are rooted in popular religions? What are the methods advised by religions to help practitioners? The course will include traditions that are isolated to a specific culture. However, they have their historical, cultural, and social context, in which they have been beneficial to the practitioners of these cultures. On American soil, they are coming together as a melting pot, and this course will look into how their beneficial value can be used to manage current stresses. This course will look into beneficial teachings from different religions that are becoming mainstream and are practiced in a non-traditional way without converting to a specific religion. The course will cover Christian traditions, Sufi traditions, traditions from People of First Nation, Hindu, and Buddhist traditions. Ways to Stop and reflect and achieve tranquility. Not as a way of worship rather a way of living one’s life with equanimity and hope.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 5452

This course introduces students to an attitude and approach for college success and relevant connections to their own inner motivations and external career options. Some key elements include values-goal alignment, an orientation to online learning, and strategies for successful adult learning. Other elements include planning a pathway from academic studies to a career path, career awareness, networking, engaging support resources, and collaborating with colleagues. Through the learning and activities of this course, students will gain the perspective needed for successful time management and prioritization, critical thinking, applied and collaborative learning, and civic/democratic and global learning. Content within the classroom includes open educational resources that are easily available online. This course fulfills one general education elective.   This course is recommended to be completed first in the student’s degree plan when possible. 
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session

Must take the following in this Section:

Course ID: 5037

Information and Digital Literacy is designed to provide students with sustainable and usable skills essential to success in both academic and professional settings. Students will learn best practices to locate and evaluate sources, and effectively communicate using digital literacy to become proficient 21st century learners.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates01/27/25 - 07/04/25 Course Dates07/07/25 - 08/31/25 SessionSummer 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 4951

Martin Luther King, Jr, said, “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to KEEP MOVING.” Making Writing Relevant is a composition course that will definitely keep you moving. It is not merely a required course; it is the type of course you will want to take because it moves you onto the path to success. Over eight-weeks, we will help you learn the most important components of a successful writer-communicator. We will teach you how to research properly, knowing you will need this skill in every course you take here at APUS and also in interactions in your professional and personal life. We will teach you the formatting style you will use in your field. We will provide a supportive community to strengthen and encourage you, and by the end of this nearly-all-you-need-to-know-about-writing course, you will be able to fly.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates01/27/25 - 07/04/25 Course Dates07/07/25 - 08/31/25 SessionSummer 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session

Must take the following in this Section:

Course ID: 4894

This is an introductory statistics course designed to help students achieve a basic understanding of the statistical methods available to analyze and solve the wide variety of problems encountered in the workplace. This course is designed for students who seek an understanding of descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The emphasis of the course will be on the proper use and interpretation of statistical techniques. MATH120 is the recommended mathematics general education course for students who will be required to take additional statistics courses such as MATH302 Statistics as part of their program of study.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session

Must take all courses for this section.

Course ID: 4109

This course is only open to students admitted and enrolled in the RN to Bachelor of Science Nursing Program. In this course, students examine the role of the baccalaureate-prepared Registered Nurse as a leader and change agent in diverse practice settings. Students determine the impact and effectiveness of informatics, cultures of safety, levels of professionalism and ethics in their healthcare settings. Students will conduct a self-assessment of professionalism, identify areas for growth and write a Professional Development Plan. Principles of critical thinking and scholarly writing are applied throughout the course.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 4202

This course explores assessment of the individual and families across the lifespan with a focus on culturally diverse, vulnerable populations. The concepts of genetics, health maintenance/health promotion, and cultural competence will guide the student to develop plans of care focused on clinical prevention. Students will cultivate professional assessment skills by completing a health interview, a health risk assessment and a discharge teaching plan. All evidence-based plans of care reflect an understanding of the relationship between assessed risk factors and genetic predisposition toward illness with the goal of achieving quality patient outcomes. (Prerequisite: NURS300)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 5347

This course is only open to students who are enrolled in the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program. This course explores the connections between pharmacological interventions and pathophysiology across the life span. The study of genetics/genomics, culture, and integrative health provides a theoretical context for the delivery of patient-centered care. An understanding of the dynamic relationship between comorbidities and medication interactions facilitates the development of an individual plan of care. An analysis of human responses to pharmacological interventions will be explored through case studies, evidence-based research, and group projects. (Prerequisite: NURS300)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 4205

This course is only open to students who are enrolled in the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program. This course reviews evidence-based practice, the history of this movement, and the challenges to implementation in the practice setting. Students will further develop their skills with efficiently finding, reading, and comprehending published research and determine applicability to clinical practice. Students continue to explore means to assess, monitor, and develop cultures of safety in their own organizations and will become familiar with several national safety initiatives. (Prerequisites: NURS300 and MATH120)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 4207

This course is only open to students who are enrolled in the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program. Students explore the rapid evolution of current nursing practice and examine historical and contemporary issues germane to their practice. Students examine changes in technology and its impact on access, cost, quality, and knowledge development. Global health and nursing workforce issues are evaluated and discussed.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 4453

This course addresses the unique healthcare issues facing today's veterans. Emphasis is on physical and psychosocial needs of veterans and the delivery of patient/family centered care. Post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and other health issues of veterans will be explored through evidence-based literature and research. Students will examine the veteran culture, identify health risks, analyze health issues and trends in healthcare systems, and explore best practices.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 4841

This course is only open to students who are enrolled in the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program. In this course, the student will focus on the community as client with an emphasis on specific vulnerable populations and related topics, such as substance abuse, mental illness, domestic violence, women’s and men’s issues, and environmental health. The student will gain knowledge of underserved populations as well as how communities are affected by cultural diversity and natural and man-made disasters. Clinical experiences will allow for the implementation of a teaching project for a designated vulnerable population. (Prerequisite: NURS300)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 4789

This course examines how population-based theories and practice inform community/public nursing practice. An emphasis is placed on the ecology of health and the interconnectedness of the biological, behavioral, physical, and socio environmental domains. Students will analyze root causes of health disparities including cultural, political, social, racial, class, gender and economic factors and examine the role of social justice to improving population health. Strategies for collaboration and advocacy with diverse population and groups will be explored.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 4791

Rapidly changing healthcare systems demand that advanced degree nurses possess knowledge of the effective use of informatics and technology to enhance patient care in a variety of settings. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve patient outcomes through effective use of these technological resources. Topics include electronic medical records, data analysis, safe management of patient care technology, health literacy, and related ethical issues. (Prerequisite: NURS502)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 5052

Today’s nurse leaders must possess the essential communication, critical-thinking and decision-making skills required to effectively manage teams providing high quality healthcare to diverse populations. This course addresses issues related to inter-professional collaboration, quality improvement initiatives, data-driven decision making, leadership and communication styles and their effect on interaction with members of healthcare teams.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration DatesCurrent active, unencumbered registered nursing license Course Dates30
Total Semester Hours 30
Current active, unencumbered registered nursing license.
Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill major requirements. Credits applied toward a minor or certificate in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major.

Must take all courses for this section.

Course ID: 4211

This course is only open to students who are enrolled in the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program. This course is organized around individual student research papers and project development and serves as a capstone and culminating experience where students integrate knowledge and apply professional skills to improve the quality of health in the workplace. Students prepare formal written and poster presentations of the project. A final evaluation of progress toward meeting goals is completed. (Prerequisite: NURS300, NURS310, NURS315, NURS340, and NURS350.) NOTE: Students must earn a grade of B or higher to pass this course
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Students must choose a concentration for this degree program:

Looks at curriculum, instruction, and assessment in nursing education with a focus on teaching and evaluations for nurse educators.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

  • Apply programmatic objectives to the nurse educator role in clinical or academic settings.
  • Create educational and curricular materials for a variety of audiences.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of teaching strategies and modalities.

Must take all courses for this section.

Course ID: 4788

Advanced degree nurses must integrate evidence-based principles into their daily practice, and promote research-based decision-making in themselves and others. This course focuses on the critical analysis of research and its application to current nursing practice. Ethical issues in the design and conduct of research are addressed. (Prerequisite: NURS502)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 4792

Today’s healthcare providers must promote health, influence the health delivery system, and participate in policy advocacy to improve the healthcare outcomes of populations. In this course, students will examine the effects of legal and regulatory processes on healthcare delivery at institutional, local, state, and federal levels. Topics covered in this course will include healthcare policy development, accrediting agencies, quality improvement, and patient quality and safety. (Prerequisite: NURS502)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 4794

This course builds on the undergraduate foundation in health assessment and provides the foundation for the advanced assessment skills required by the Nurse Educator. Teaching methodologies will facilitate the development of skills in conducting comprehensive and systematic assessments of patients throughout the lifespan. This will include physical and psychosocial assessment, risk assessment and functional assessments in diverse populations.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 5011

This course builds on the undergraduate knowledge of pharmacology and the relationship of pharmacological therapies to patient health and outcomes, as well as pathophysiological conditions. Students study the actions and effects of medications as well as complementary and alternative therapies on the human system across the life span. Using a variety of theories and frameworks, students use clinical reasoning to evaluate ambiguous and complex clinical presentations. Students discuss the role of the advanced practice nurse educator in ensuring safe medication practice in a variety of settings.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 4843

This course will provide the student with the theoretical basis of curriculum development, assessment and evaluation. Students will focus on the process of curriculum design and development; integrating these concepts into the economic, social, regulatory, technological, and ethical influences and trends which impact current nursing practice. (Prerequisite: ALL CORE COURSES IN THE PROGRAM and NURS601 and NURS604)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 4797

The nurse educator must be proficient in developing and designing curriculum supportive of diverse learners in a variety of settings. This course introduces students to theoretical models and teaching methodologies to create stimulating learner-centered environments in both clinical and academic settings. This course explores the pedagogy of delivering effective nursing curricular content in learning environments that combine face-to-face and distance formats (blended learning) and those that deliver instruction completely online.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 4798

The evaluation of learning is a critical component of advanced practice nursing education. This course explores the strategies and models that nurse educators use to evaluate the effectiveness of their teaching. Students use evaluation data to improve and revise curriculum. Content in this course is applicable to audiences in both academic and clinical education environments.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 5012

This practicum provides nurse educator students the opportunity to apply specialized learning essential to strengthen and advance their own nursing practice in a particular area or focus in a direct care role. Students work with the practicum coordinator and faculty to identify a qualified preceptor and to select the practicum site for a wide variety of clinical practice settings consistent with AACN®’s Master’s Essentials (2011). 160 hours of clinical practice are required for completion of this practicum. All core and specialty courses must be completed before taking this course. This course requires an additional cost for the use of Typhon student practicum tracking software, to be purchased by the student prior to the start of the practicum.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 06/22/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session C Weeks16 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 08/24/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session K Weeks16 Week session

Offers a focus in leadership, human resource management, and operational quality. Healthcare business and finance are also covered.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:

  • Apply programmatic objectives to the role of the nurse leader.
  • Advocate for business practices that promote healthcare quality and patient safety.
  • Synthesize knowledge of key business and human resources practices to lead healthcare teams.

Must take all courses for this section.

Course ID: 4995

This course explores legal and ethical dimensions of health care in the context of patients’ rights and responsibilities, employee rights and responsibilities, and business practices. The course examines ethical values and principles in healthcare, the Patient Bill of Rights, legal regulations in healthcare, malpractice and risk management, and basics of employment law and labor relations. Students will apply ethical and legal principles to analyze the health administrator’s role in case examples involving ethical and legal dilemmas.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 5230

This course serves as an advanced course in human resource management with an emphasis on the health care workforce. Students will explore the intricacies associated with recruiting, hiring, and managing healthcare workers. Organizational culture as it pertains to human resources will be examined, and strategic planning will be highlighted. (Prerequisite: HCAD500)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 5184

This course is designed to introduce students to the business side of healthcare. Topics include the regulatory environment, employment law, managing and marketing healthcare services. The course also looks at organized delivery systems including the labs, pharmacies, materials maintenance, and physician practice administration.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 5185

This course is designed to give healthcare administration students a foundation in economic principles of health insurance. Topics will include managed care, employer-sponsored health insurance, the functioning of Medicare and Medicaid, the history of health insurance in the United States, and special topics in health insurance. (Prerequisite: HCAD650)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 5186

This course is designed to develop the skills that will allow students to create safe and efficient quality healthcare systems through an understanding of the quality management cycle, goal-setting, and goal obtainment metrics. Topics include creating satisfied patients, high quality service, efficient processes, and examining tools used within the field. (Prerequisite: HCAD650 and HCAD651)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates08/26/24 - 01/31/25 Course Dates02/03/25 - 03/30/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates10/28/24 - 04/04/25 Course Dates04/07/25 - 06/01/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates12/30/24 - 05/30/25 Course Dates06/02/25 - 07/27/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 4788

Advanced degree nurses must integrate evidence-based principles into their daily practice, and promote research-based decision-making in themselves and others. This course focuses on the critical analysis of research and its application to current nursing practice. Ethical issues in the design and conduct of research are addressed. (Prerequisite: NURS502)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 4792

Today’s healthcare providers must promote health, influence the health delivery system, and participate in policy advocacy to improve the healthcare outcomes of populations. In this course, students will examine the effects of legal and regulatory processes on healthcare delivery at institutional, local, state, and federal levels. Topics covered in this course will include healthcare policy development, accrediting agencies, quality improvement, and patient quality and safety. (Prerequisite: NURS502)
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 04/27/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration Dates11/28/24 - 05/02/25 Course Dates05/05/25 - 06/29/25 SessionSpring 2025 Session I Weeks8 Week session

Course ID: 5013

This practicum is completed with a nurse leader in a selected setting and will apply the leadership theories and concepts essential to the nurse leader role. The practicum provides the student the opportunity to apply their learning to their area of interest. Students engage in leadership activities such as committees, staff education, or quality improvement projects. Students work with their faculty member to select the practicum site. 160 clinical hours are required for completion of this practicum. All core and specialty courses must be completed before taking this course. This course requires an additional cost for the use of Typhon student practicum tracking software, to be purchased by the student prior to the start of the practicum.
Registration Dates Course Dates Session Weeks
Registration Dates09/30/24 - 02/28/25 Course Dates03/03/25 - 06/22/25 SessionWinter 2025 Session C Weeks16 Week session
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Course ID: 4800

In this capstone course, students will apply the knowledge acquired throughout their graduate study. They will develop an evidence-based project proposal relevant to a problem or issue in current professional nursing practice. Components include problem identification, thorough literature review, proposal of a solution, an implementation plan, a process of evaluation, and dissemination of findings. Proposals and research are appropriate to the student’s area of specialty study: education or leadership.
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Why You Should Pursue AMU’s RN to MSN 

Are you a registered nurse seeking to position yourself for advanced nursing practice? American Military University's online RN to MSN program is designed specifically for registered nurses looking to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN degree) and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN degree).

The RN to MSN program also enables you to choose a concentration, which can help serve as preparation for opportunities as a nurse educator, nurse leader, or community and public health nurse.

This accelerated RN to MSN program is ideal for registered nurses holding a current RN license and an associate-level nursing education or diploma. Not all nursing programs accept diploma holders, but American Military University does, providing an advantage for those with a diploma.

AMU’s 147-credit accelerated RN to MSN stands out among online programs for its unique structure. As you complete the BSN degree, you will replace three bachelor's degree courses with three master's degree courses, saving you valuable time. You also save on tuition because these three substituted graduate-level courses are charged at the undergraduate rate. 

Additionally, our program awards a BSN degree upon completion of the first 120 credits, another program distinction. If, for whatever reason, you needed to pause in the program at that point, you have the bachelor’s at a minimum.

Alternatively, you could pursue American Military University's BSN degree through our RN to BSN program and a nursing master's degree through our standalone MSN degree program. The BSN degree is a 120-credit baccalaureate program, while the MSN degree requires 36 credits, for a combined total of 156 credits. 

AMU’s RN to MSN option provides a faster, frictionless path for those aiming for both bachelor’s and master's-level achievement.

No Waitlists—Start On Your Schedule

American Military University has no waitlist for this nursing program. If you meet AMU’s admission requirements, you can get started as soon as you complete your admission and registration steps. Admission advisors will walk you through the process.

Nursing classes start the first Monday of every other month, so you can be in control and begin on your schedule. Most classes are 8 weeks in duration with an end-of-program practicum in your area of specialty that will run for 16 weeks.

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A Guide to Becoming a Nurse in the Armed Forces

Serving our nation and protecting our servicemembers as a nurse can be a deeply rewarding path and may enable you to travel to locations worldwide. If you are in the military or thinking of enlisting and are interested in becoming a military nurse, there are several steps you should know. 

First, understand that the military does require nurses to hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) at a minimum. 

These are possible steps in the process:

  • Enroll in an accredited BSN program. 
  • Take and pass the NCLEX-RN®1 exam to become a registered nurse. (You must have already taken this exam to enroll in AMU’s program.)
  • Get licensure as a registered nurse in your state. Requirements vary by state. 
  • Choose which branch you will join and speak to a recruiter about your goals
  • Enroll in the Basic Officer Leader Course

As a military-friendly higher education provider, AMU takes pride in supporting the ambitions of servicemembers and those exploring enlistment. We count many veterans among our faculty and staff and they understand the challenges and opportunities of military life.

1 NCLEX-RN® is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.

Accreditation for AMU’s Online RN to MSN

American Military University is part of American Public University System (APUS). The baccalaureate and master's degree programs in nursing at American Public University System are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org).

To achieve CCNE accreditation, the University undertakes a rigorous self-assessment process to examine the program’s quality, its faculty and their credentials, and program outcomes to determine the readiness of graduates to successfully take on the challenges of the profession.

Employers often require those they hire to be graduates of accredited programs.  Accreditation by CCNE stands as your assurance that the University is committed to continuous quality improvement throughout this program. 

AMU’s parent organization American Public University System is also accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This also signals program quality and it enables eligible individuals to seek federal financial aid.

Concentration Tracks for AMU’s RN to MSN

To focus your learning, the master’s degree portion of your studies will involve selecting an area of concentration. 

American Military University offers these specialization tracks: Nurse Educator, Nurse Leader, and Community and Public Health Nurse.

Can This Program Be Done Online?

AMU’s RN to MSN can be completed fully online, with the exception of two courses. As part of NURS401 Caring for Today’s Veterans, nursing students will visit a veteran service center. Additionally, the practicum experience as part of the master’s degree program involves a face-to-face clinical experience under the supervision of a preceptor at a healthcare setting in your community. 

 

Are There Advantages to Taking This Program Online?

Flexibility is crucial for registered nurses managing uncertain schedules and seeking to further their education. American Military University's RN to MSN online program allows nurses to take control of their learning to address personal and professional development.

By enrolling in an online program, you'll have the opportunity to connect with registered nurses from various backgrounds and locations around the world. This diverse mix of perspectives creates a powerful learning environment. Our online program provides a robust learning experience that allows you to explore these different facets of patient care and nursing practice.

You get to hear about experiences from nurses representing practice areas worldwide in our classes. Students often appreciate hearing how a military treatment facility compares to a small rural community hospital, for example.

Online learning does require good time management skills and self-discipline, as well as a certain comfort level with technology use. But the flexibility and rich learning it affords can make this learning method an appropriate option for those who choose it. 

Can I Transfer Credits to Finish Sooner?

Your registered nursing license is worth transfer credit at American Military University. With a current active, unencumbered RN license, you are awarded 30 transfer credits, putting you that much closer to your degree.

AMU also considers the following options when  evaluating your background for transfer credit.

  • Military service and education
  • Academic credit in the form of coursework or earned degrees
  • Professional training and certification
  • Credit by exam, like CLEP or DSST
  • Government training
  • Public safety training
  • Prior learning, evaluating your real-world experience to assess whether academic credit can be awarded

American Military University will evaluate your transfer credit options at no cost with preliminary results shared within 2 to 3 days of submission of all material.

See complete  transfer credit policies on our University website1.

How Long Does it Take to Go From RN to MSN?

The length of time to go from RN to MSN through an academic program of study often depends on transfer credits and the educational background of the individual upon admission. 

In its RN to MSN, American Military University requires a minimum of an associate degree in nursing or diploma. Licensure as a registered nurse is also required. AMU does award 30 credits for your RN license. So that helps move you more quickly to your two program milestones—the conferred BSN and MSN.

An RN to MSN program will begin with general education courses, followed by BSN coursework. This portion of the program can take 4 years of full-time study. If you are an RN with a non-nursing bachelor's degree, you may move to the master’s in nursing coursework more quickly than those with an associate degree. You likely have transferable general education courses that will also help to accelerate your progress through the program. 

The MSN portion can take an additional 12 to 24 months of coursework.  Most MS in Nursing programs conclude with clinical hours through a practicum, which can take 16 weeks or more. 

Keep in mind that completion time will always be dependent on transfer credit accepted and the number of courses completed each session.

 

Nursing Pathways and Degree Types

The educational journey undertaken by those who aspire to a master’s degree program in nursing or higher levels of learning in the health professions involves many acronyms and possible paths. To help define some of the abbreviations and programs you may discover, here are some common ones you may find:

The registered nurse (RN) credential is awarded to individuals who pass the National Council Licensure Examination, the NCLEX-RN® and obtain licensure in the state where they intend to practice. 

These associate degrees—associate degree in nursing, associate of science in nursing, and associate of applied science—represent entry-level programs, often undertaken through a community college. These programs typically prepare students to take the NCLEX-RN, which is a national certification exam that must be successfully completed to earn a license as an RN. Some education providers offer associate-degree-to-MSN degree programs, like the ADN to MSN, for example.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is offered by both traditional and online colleges and universities. The BSN can be earned through a standalone program with no prior healthcare experience and will prepare students to take the NCLEX-RN for RN licensure. Some colleges and universities offer BSN to MSN degree programs, for those students who have already earned their bachelor’s in nursing. For those individuals who are registered nurses, there are RN to BSN programs. AMU offers one and it is designed for those whose education goals do not currently extend beyond the bachelor’s level.

These graduate programs allow those who have a bachelor’s in a non-nursing discipline to enter a master’s degree program in nursing (MSN). Students gain advanced education in nursing theory, patient care, professional nursing practice, population health, and other important areas of knowledge and skill.

The Master of Science in Nursing is a more rigorous educational journey at the graduate level. These programs prepare students for advanced practice, and some offer specializations for family nurse practitioner, nursing informatics, and other professional nursing practice areas. You may find ADN or ASN to MSN programs, as well as accelerated RN to MSN programs, available for those who are seeking a streamlined path to earn both a BSN and MSN degree.

These doctoral programs award terminal degrees, representing the pinnacle of academic achievement. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is a practice doctorate, ideal for those who wish to remain clinically active or seek leadership positions within their healthcare organization. You may find opportunities to enroll in associate degree to DNP, RN to DNP, BSN to DNP, and MSN to DNP programs, as well as standalone DNP programs. Those who wish to conduct nursing research or teach academically may wish to pursue a Ph.D., which is a research doctorate. 

NCLEX-RN® is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. 


 

How to Pay for This Degree

AMU’s team of financial aid advisors is ready to provide guidance in identifying funding sources that may be available to you:

 

You may be eligible for support through the GI Bill®. AMU’s financial aid advisors help you understand, navigate, and maximize your benefits. 

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official website: http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Because our institution is accredited, qualified individuals may seek federal financial aid. Visit studentaid.gov to learn how you may qualify. After reviewing the website, you will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in order to apply.

 

Many employers provide tuition assistance as an employee benefit. Check with your human resources department to see if this is an option for you. Some healthcare organizations have a partnership with our university, affording unique benefits to the partner’s employees. Ask your HR department if AMU is partnered with your organization.

AMU does not award scholarships but can share information about organizations that have awarded our students a scholarship. Since a scholarship is considered “gift” funding, it does not need to be repaid. Loans, on the other hand, come from private lenders, such as banks and credit unions. Loans do need to be repaid.

Some students pay from personal funds. AMU accepts the following out-of-pocket methods of payment:

  • Credit Cards
  • E-Checks
  • Digital Payments

The University also offers an automatic debit plan, so that you can spread out tuition payments on a predetermined schedule and your credit card is charged directly.

NOTE: The RN to MSN program is not eligible for military tuition assistance.

 


 

Frequently Asked Questions

An RN to MSN is a nursing program for RNs to consolidate their learning and undertake both a baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master’s-level study. Typically, they will have come into the program with an associate degree or diploma. Ultimately, students will have completed BSN coursework and MSN courses to earn a nursing master’s degree. This enables advanced practice in the healthcare field.  

To become a military nurse, you will need a minimum of a BSN degree. You also need to take and successfully complete the National Council Licensure Examination, the NCLEX-RN®. Once you pass that exam, you need to get licensed in the state where you will practice. If you are in the early stages and not yet enlisted, speak with a recruiter for your chosen branch of the military for guidance on the steps involved with becoming a military nurse.

Differences in curriculum should be considered when evaluating the difficulty of a bachelor’s in nursing (BSN) and a master’s in nursing (MSN). Each nursing degree has its own challenges, however, an MSN typically involves a more rigorous curriculum and covers advanced topics such as leadership, administration, and specialized nursing roles.

These programs are for students who have earned a BS in nursing (BSN) and wish to pursue a graduate degree to get a master’s in nursing (MSN) in order to advance their practice. An MSN program will typically offer specialty tracks. Such specialties could focus on nursing education, primary care nurse practitioner, mental health nurse practitioner, and family nurse practitioner preparation. They generally require 1 to 2 years of full-time study, depending on the curriculum and any clinical practice hours necessary for program completion.

Speed to completion often depends on enrollment status as a full-time or part-time student and level of education upon entry. Both are graduate programs, however, the DNP is a doctoral program—the Doctor of Nursing Practice—and requires the highest level of scholarship and rigor. Each program requires at least 2 years of full-time coursework. MSN programs will usually conclude with a clinical practice experience called a practicum under the supervision of a preceptor. A DNP may also require clinical practice hours and concludes with a scholarly project. This project may take another 1 to 2 years to complete. 

Some programs, known as Direct-Entry programs, enable those with a non-nursing bachelor’s to go straight into a nursing master’s degree (MSN). However, if your goal is to become licensed as a registered nurse, you may wish to earn your BSN first. This will prepare you to take the NCLEX-RN exam in order to gain licensure. You also get experience working in clinical settings.  

The Registered Nurse to Nurse Practitioner path is a highly specialized choice. For those who have no college degree, entry-level general education coursework in arts and humanities, social sciences, history, mathematics, and natural sciences, will be required. These courses are often part of an associate degree program. You may begin by earning your associate degree in nursing (ADN or ASN), which can take about 2 years of full-time study. Next, you will complete bachelor’s degree coursework over 2 more years, completing more advanced nursing courses to earn a BSN. To become a nurse practitioner, you will need to successfully complete a nurse practitioner track in an MS in Nursing program. This usually involves another 1-2 years of study at a minimum, including completion of a practicum in the specialty.

Consider your personal and professional goals when answering this question. As part of the evolution of professional nursing, a BS in Nursing is now considered the minimum level of education for registered nurses, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). In fact, AACN issued a position paper on this, citing more complexities in healthcare, given a shift away from hospital-based care and a focus on preventive care. Hospitals with Magnet® designation typically require nurses they hire to hold a BSN. For those who aspire to higher levels of responsibility and wish to address a specialized niche, an MSN may be the appropriate choice. The role of Nurse Practitioner, for example, requires an individual to hold an MSN at a minimum. A nurse practitioner is able to diagnose and treat illness and prescribe medications, much like the care delivered by a physician. A nurse practitioner track is a popular specialization offered by some MSN academic programs.

NCLEX-RN® is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
Magnet ® is a registered trademark of the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

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Admission Requirements

This program has specific admission requirements. This program is currently not open for admission to residents of Washington state.

To apply to this program, you must hold the following:

  • Associate degree or diploma from an accredited or board approved institution in nursing
  • Current, active, unencumbered registered nursing (RN) license
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Signed statement of understanding
  • Current resume/CV
  • 500-600 word statement of purpose and goals for this RN to MSN program

Please read all graduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation including a legible copy of your valid government-issued photo ID (civilian students) or government-issued JST or CCAF transcript (military students).

A university admissions representative will contact you via email or phone to assist you with the enrollment process, review your nursing license and documentation, and notify you when you have been admitted into the program and may register for courses.

Note: You must complete this program within 7 years of starting your first nursing (NURS) course.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing at American Public University System are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Program Goals

The goals of the MSN program are to prepare students to:

  1. Assume service and leadership roles and effectively employ leadership skills to affect practice changes across systems
  2. Foster a culture of personal lifelong learning and professional development to align the nursing profession with the future of health and healthcare systems
  3. Cultivate and lead collaborative inter-professional healthcare teams
  4. Provide a seamless transition for the BSN prepared Registered Nurse to earn an MSN and provide a foundation for doctoral studies in nursing
  5. Encourage licensed nurses to attain and apply specialized knowledge at the graduate level in the Nurse Educator or Nurse Leader concentration

Materials Cost

Most courses in this program use Open Educational Resources (OER). These teaching, learning, and research materials are made available to you at no cost, meaning there are minimal book costs associated with earning this degree.

There is a one-time fee for Typhon student practicum tracking software. This fee will be paid directly to the Typhon group. Technology fee: $85 per course 

Need Help?

Selecting the right program to meet your educational goals is a key step in ensuring a successful outcome. If you are unsure of which program to choose, or need more information, please contact an AMU admissions coach at 877-755-2787 or info@apus.edu.

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2Alumni Graduated with No APUS-incurred Student Loan Debt As of December 31, 2021

Includes alumni who graduated with an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree from APUS. Student loan debt is defined as student loans and private education loans used for tuition, fees, living expenses, and book costs associated with courses taken at APUS. Many APUS students receive military tuition assistance and veterans education benefits, which are not student loan debt.

1The University reserves the right to accept or deny credits according to policies outlined on our University website. Please see the University's transfer credit policy webpage for complete information.

*Cost Per Credit Hour

The Preferred Military Rate is $250 per credit hour for undergraduate and  master's-level courses. This rate is available to all U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families, including parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents.

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