Earning your MSN has never been faster. Students who enroll with a BSN degree can complete their Master’s and graduate from the program in as little as one year.
Developed for working nurses, our flexible BSN to MSN program is delivered online and asynchronously, enabling you to balance your coursework with the rest of your life.
Graduates of our BSN-MSN program are prepared for advanced generalist practice, leadership, and education roles. You will also be prepared for research or practice-focused doctoral programs if you choose to continue your education.
Students applying to our BSN-MSN program must have a completed BSN degree and an unencumbered RN license. Learn more about our general Admissions Requirements.
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When you complete our BSN-MSN program, you’ll be equipped with the skills to enhance your nursing practice, advance your career, and pursue roles in leadership. See all of our MSN program outcomes.
Our BSN-MSN degree is a 35 credit hour program composed of 3 semesters of online core nursing coursework. The program prepares graduates for advanced generalist care and organizational and system leadership roles, participation in research, advanced holistic nursing care, as well as an understanding of graduate level nursing practices that will culminate in field experiences in the final semester capstone course.
Content and competencies relevant to leadership and advanced nursing are woven throughout the program for all students. Students elect a capstone concentration in leadership or advanced nursing that includes a field experience. Courses are offered asynchronously, have a direct-care clinical component, and offer virtual simulation.
The BSN-MSN program will prepare registered nurses with the knowledge and skills required to extend their practice options. Clinical practice experiences are based in the student’s state of residence and may require interviews, projects, and/or observation in healthcare facilities. Students are not required to complete supervised clinical hours.
Known for our quality nursing education, Joyce University is proud to have helped thousands of students graduate and launch successful careers as registered nurses. We are committed to ensuring our students can enter the workforce with confidence, competence, and readiness to succeed on day one.
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Through lecture-based coursework you’ll build a foundation of knowledge in the fundamentals of nursing. With clinical practice experiences, our rigorous curriculum provides you with real-world training needed to be a competent nurse leader with the skills needed to build a lasting career.
The online portion of our BSN-MSN program is offered using the easy and intuitive Canvas Learning system that can be accessed anywhere you have an internet connection. This user-friendly, fully-integrated platform houses your classroom, library, and online resources all in one place.
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Our dedicated career services team is here to provide graduates with job placement assistance, giving you an indispensable resource for new employment opportunities when you’re ready to hit the ground running.
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Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences’ Master of Science in Nursing Program has been granted programmatic accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The BSN-MSN program tuition is $15,670 based on 35 program credit hours. According to ZipRecruiter, the average annual salary for an MSN-prepared nurse is $110,100 or $53 per hour, with top earners bringing in over $160,000 per year.
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In addition to applicable general requirements for admission into the BSN-MSN degree program, applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and an active, unencumbered RN license.
Our BSN to MSN program is designed with working nurses in mind. Building on their BSN, students can receive MSN in as few as 3 semesters or 45 weeks.
Joyce’s BSN to MSN program can be completed in as little as 1 year with 180 required clinical hours.
The BSN-MSN program tuition is $15,750 based on 35 program credit hours. To learn more about tuition and fees breakdown for the BSN to MSN program, please visit our financial aid page.
According to ZipRecruiter, the average annual salary for an MSN-prepared nurse is between $53 to $110 per hour, with top earners bringing in over $160,000 per year.
Based on guidelines by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Utah Department of Health, Joyce University has transitioned to virtual classroom instruction with labs and simulations taking place on campus with additional precautions. More information is available in our COVID-19 Response.
Our future semesters will begin and end as scheduled, but with additional precautions in place. Please see the COVID-19 page.
