Online Accelerated RN to MSN Nursing Program (RN-BSN-MSN)

Drexel’s Dual Accelerated RN-BSN-MSN program is uniquely designed for nurses who have a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing. The program emphasizes the development of competencies related to the use of technology, evidence-based practice, customization of care, health team and interdisciplinary leadership, and outcome and risk assessment within the selected specialty track. 

Second degree registered nurses (RNs) who wish to pursue a BSN in an accelerated time frame may take 18 quarter credits at the BSN level and then directly matriculate into one of the MSN Advanced Role and Nurse Practitioner programs.

RN-BSN-MSN Program at a Glance

• Consistently ranked among the best online Master's in Nursing Programs by U.S. News & World Report
• After successfully completing the 18 undergraduate bridge credits, a mandatory portfolio, and being accepted into the MSN program, you will progress directly into graduate-level coursework
• The BSN is awarded at the same time you complete the MSN
• Emphasizes evidence-based approaches to the solution of clinical problems, assessment of nursing and healthcare outcomes, clinical decision-making, and the design of nursing care for clinical populations at the clinical unit or similar small system level, lateral care integration, and clinically based leadership
• Practicum experiences provide opportunities to deepen your skills and develop additional competencies for the advanced role

Upon graduation, you will be prepared to:

• Take on leadership roles in a variety of healthcare settings
• Practice within a legal and ethical framework of healthcare delivery
• Demonstrate critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision-making
• Integrate technologies and relevant theories into the organization and synthesis of health data required to develop plans of care for patients, families, and communities
• Demonstrate leadership through involvement in the development of outcome-based standards of care and practice-based health policy issues
• Evaluate and modify the quality and effectiveness of clinical practice based on current research findings, standards of care, and patient outcomes
• Contribute to the advancement of nursing, healthcare, and humanity through communication, collaboration, and education

To apply, please complete the admission process to the MSN program of your choice and seek initial advisement from the MSN program academic advisors.

MSN Advanced Role Concentrations

• Nursing Education
• Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Management
• Quality, Safety, and Risk Management

MSN Nurse Practitioner Concentrations

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner (Individual Across the Lifespan)
• Family Nurse Practitioner (Individual Across the Lifespan) with Emergency Specialization
• Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Primary Care and Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Dual Option)
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Women's Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner

Online Open Houses

Learn more about this and other nursing programs from our previously recorded online open house webinar series.

Questions? We're here to help!

College of Nursing and Health Professions Program Team
CNHPGraduateDivision@drexel.edu

State restrictions may apply to some programs.
The RN-BSN-MSN program at Drexel University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.