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RN to Master of Science, Nursing (MS)

Regis University's RN to MS in Nursing program combines the RN to BSN Completion and Master of Science in Nursing programs into a single curriculum, putting you on a fast track to earning both a BSN and MS in Nursing degree.

Classes for the RN to MS in Nursing program can be taken either on our main campus or online, and are offered in an accelerated 8-week format. The campus program meets one evening per week from 5:30 P.M.-9:30 P.M.. Flexibility is a key component of the online option. While the online courses require weekly participation, there are no set login times allowing students to 'go to class' when it's most convenient. New students are eligible to begin the nursing curriculum at the start of each semester and may choose to complete corequisite courses concurrently with their nursing courses.

After completion of the BSN portion of the program, students continue to complete classes for their Master’s degree in the same format as the BSN coursework. Within the Master’s portion of the program, students complete core graduate level nursing courses along with four courses in a chosen focus area, education or management. The Management focus entails course work in human resource development, economics and budgeting. The Education focus includes teaching and learning theory, curriculum development and evaluation. Both focus options include a 105 hour practicum class. This practicum is designed to provide an opportunity to apply the skills and principles taught in the theory portion of the focus area in an authentic health care management or education environment. It is recommended that the practicum requirement be completed in a facility outside that of the student’s place of employment.

Block Credit Transfer Policy – “Lump sum transfer 72 - 80 credits” – Effective Fall 2011. We’re giving credit where credit is due! The Loretto Heights School of Nursing has approved a credit transfer policy aimed to ensure RN’s with an Associate’s Degree are given the maximum amount of credit possible. Here’s how it works - If you graduated from a regionally accredited institution, completed an ADN program requiring a minimum of 72 semester hours, and have a current license, you’re eligible for a lump sum transfer of at least of 72 semester hours. If your ADN program consisted of more than 72 semester hours, additional credit may be awarded. This equates to fewer non-nursing courses, saving you even more time and money!

Various core studies courses are not included in the block transfer policy. These courses include: 3 semester hours (sh) of philosophy; 6 sh of religious studies; 3 sh of statistics; 3 sh of upper division electives; and a minimum of 8 sh of lower division electives. If you’ve already completed any of these courses, we’ll review for transfer credit on a course-by-course basis.

Applicants with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from a non-regionally accredited school, from programs that required less than 72 semester hours, and from diploma RN programs will be awarded 33 hours for RN licensure as guided by the Colorado Articulation Model. All previously completed non-nursing courses will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis.