Online Nursing Degree :: Accredited Universities

How will you lead? The demand for better educated nurses is growing every day, and Aspen University is building the next generation of leaders. Our Master of Science in Nursing degree prepares working RNs to build their careers: as Nurse administrators, as Nurse educators, as Nurse Managers. Whether you’re interested in a clinical practice, administrative or university environment, our programs in management, administration and education are geared to propel your career forward.

An MSN degree from Aspen University provides students with a comprehensive education grounded in the foremost nursing theory and research, as well as hands-on knowledge of today’s evolving healthcare landscape and specialized skills in nursing education or administration.

Any RN who has completed his or her Bachelor of Science in Nursing is eligible for the MSN program. Earned your Associate degree in nursing, but not your Bachelor’s degree? The MSN is available for you, too, with our RN to MSN Bridge program—which allows you to graduate directly with your MSN Degree.

Entry Requirements

Application

A completed application.

Resume

A resume or curriculum vitae.

Statement of Goals

A statement of your goals reflecting the academic, professional, and personal goals you would like to achieve through your work with Aspen University. Your goals statement will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee as part of the application process. The statement of goals should be between 300 - 500 words.

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Transcripts

Evidence of a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from a school accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or the National League for Nursing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.Official transcripts of all previous baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate study must be sent directly to Aspen University by the granting institution(s).

Registered Nurse Licensure

Current licensure as a registered nurse in the United States or Canada

Nursing Experience

A minimum of one year of nursing experience completed within the past five years (Students for whom an exception is made will be advised to take core courses the first year of study while working to meet the experience requirement).

Military Documentation (Optional)

A Military ID or DD214 for those who qualify for the military discount program.

Transfer Credit Evaluation (Optional)

Students who have earned college credit may submit a transfer credit evaluation report with corresponding course descriptions, and official transcripts from accredited institutions in order to determine which credits may be applied toward the requirements of a program at Aspen University.

Other Fees

Annual Technology Fee - $150

Graduation (one time) - $100

Proctored Examination (per exam) - $100

Textbooks - $1200

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ASU's RN to BSN prepares nursing professionals for the multi-faceted demands of the changing healthcare landscape through an innovative, online curriculum.
As an older adult population grows, the complexity and need for evidence-based care delivered by RNs will only increase. ASU is committed to meeting this demand by offering an online option for earning your Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN). The RN-BSN entry option offers Associate Degree and diploma nurses the opportunity to complete upper-division degree requirements leading to a BSN.

Our graduates are engaged, innovative professionals who utilize evidence-based practice to facilitate positive change. Our graduates demonstrate holistic, population-based perspectives and are critical thinkers, client advocates and effective communicators. The RN-BSN is designed for RNs who desire to:

- Be part of one of the top nursing schools in the nation
- Learn from acclaimed faculty
- Learn through a variety of online instructional delivery methods
- Move into advanced practice arenas
- Complete in as little as 15 to 18 months

Entry Requirements

Applicants must successfully complete ASU competency requirements. Admission may be granted with one deficiency in no more than two competency areas. Deficiencies cannot be in both math and laboratory science. Students must earn a minimum 2.0 in any subject area. Most competencies may also be met by test scores or college courses.

English - 4 years (composition/literature based)
Math - 4 years - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and one course requiring Algebra II as a prerequisite.
Laboratory Science - 3 years total (1 year each from any of the following areas are accepted: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Integrated Sciences, and Physics)
Social Science - 2 years (including one year American History)
Foreign Language - 2 years (same language)
Fine Arts - 1 year

Applicants must also meet at least one of the following:

Top 25% in high school graduating class
3.0 GPA in competency courses (4.0 = A)
ACT 22 (24 nonresidents)*
SAT Reasoning 1040 (1110 nonresidents)*

*ASU does not require the writing portion of these tests.

Official transcripts must be mailed directly to Undergraduate Admissions by the records office of the issuing institution(s). ASU does not accept transcripts delivered by hand or fax. Please have your previous academic institution(s) mail your official transcript to the appropriate ASU mailing address

Individual Review
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All students who don’t meet the above standards will be evaluated through a process called Individual Review. Through this process Undergraduate Admissions will review all available information about a student’s application, carefully considering all aspects of a student’s academic background and accomplishments. Submission of an ACT or SAT test score is highly recommended. In some cases, additional information might be requested.

International Applicants
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TOEFL and IELTS score must be mailed to the university.

Other Fees

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The Brookline College RN to BSN completion program was developed in response to the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) recommendation that health care organizations increase their number of Bachelor’s-prepared RN staff to 80% by 2020*. Designed for registered nurses who hold Associate degrees, this online BSN degree builds on what you already know and provides the Bachelor’s-level knowledge, skills and decision-making proficiencies needed in today’s more complex health care environment.

Whether you need to complete your BSN as part of a job requirement or to advance your professional goals, you will enhance your skills and job marketability through a higher nursing degree and pave the pathway to higher education and advanced practice.

This program allows nurses to further their education by building on previous education and experience and maximize the use of previously acquired college credits, creating the shortest possible path to a BSN degree.

Choosing the right program is essential as you become prepared to enhance your options in the marketplace and to consider graduate study. We offer both full-time and part-time programs; the program can be completed in as little as 10 months but no longer than 16 months, based on the number of transfer credits that may be applied from previous coursework.

Entry Requirements

In order to apply to Brookline College, it is our policy that a student must be a citizen of the United States or an eligible non-citizen as classified by the Department of Homeland Security.

In addition, applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of admission and posses a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent). If a prospective student is less than 18 years of age, they may be permitted to enroll if they obtain parent or legal gaurdian signature of approval or demonstrate that htey are otherwise covered under state emancipation statutes.

Non-immigrant Students
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* Proof of English Language Proficiency

All non-immigrant student applicants must provide Brookline College with proof of English language skills to pursue enrollment with the College. Non-immigrant students can either: a) provide, in form of official transcripts successful completion of coursework from an accredited high school or English language school certified with SEVP, b) take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test to determine their language skills in English and meet the minimum score requirements.

A minimum score of 550 on the paper-based and 84 on the internet-based TOEFL test is required as proof of proficiency in English. This test must be submitted directly from the testing organization to the campus, sent to the attention of the DSO, where the non-immigrant student is applying.

Unless the primary language of the non-immigrant student is English, and the College can confirm, then the student is not required to take the TOEFL test.

There is no limited amount of times a student can take a test. TOEFL test scores are valid for two (2) years after the test date. The official scores become part of the permanent student record once the student has enrolled with the College.

* Financial Affidavit or Proof of Financial Support

Non-immigrant students must provide proof of financial support or financial affidavit that tuition and living expense can be covered. The following are acceptable proofs:

Bank statements of letters from sponsors showing said evidence that tuition can be covered including living expenses for a minimum of one (1) year.
Completed financial affidavit signed by the prospective non-immigrant student and sponsor(s).

* Proof of High School or Secondary School Graduation

* Transfer of Credits from Postsecondary School

* Non-immigrant students requesting transfer of credits from a postsecondary school must have official transcript evaluated and translated (if applicable) from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Additional Admissions Requirements
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There are additional program specific requirements that may also need to be met. These include, but are not limited to Background Checks, Immunizations, and/or other prerequisites for admission.

Other Fees

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At Brookline, we believe that a solid foundation across medical practices can be the difference between a job and your career. Additionally, we recognize the importance of an education in general studies. Therefore, we have developed our program to incorporate both the basics of a liberal arts education with the critical elements of a nursing degree.

Our online master of nursing program is designed to prepare graduates to assume the role of an entry-level nurse educator within academic or health care settings. Core courses in the program provide the foundation for the educator role in the areas of health systems and policy, organizational leadership, and research applications.

This master of nursing program specialty courses provide learning related to theoretical foundations for higher nursing education, roles of the nurse educator, teaching/learning theory and strategies, curriculum structure and design, assessment/evaluation of student learning, instructional technologies, and academic leadership roles.

Entry Requirements

All applicants enrolling into a Master degree program must have evidence of completion of a baccalaureate degree from a nationally or regionally accredited institution.

Applicants that graduated from a foreign post-secondary school must provide proof. A certified copy of credentials or official transcripts translated (if applicable) and evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) must be submitted prior to enrollment.

Additional Admissions Requirements
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There are additional program specific requirements that may also need to be met. These include, but are not limited to Background Checks, Immunizations, and/or other prerequisites for admission.

Other Fees

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• Accessibility. With the exception of clinical experiences, internships and select skill labs, course work is delivered in an online format that is available to students 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Affordability. Tuition is competitive as part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

• Responsiveness. Program graduates meet regional health care needs by providing primary care in rural and medically underserved communities.

• Quality. The U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Education Program Rankings, 2014 edition, ranked the Clarion and Edinboro Universities Master of Science in Nursing Program among top programs for the second year in a row.

• Success. Pass rate on FNP certifying exams was 100%. In addition, graduates are in high demand by employers and many have continued their educations at the doctoral level.

Entry Requirements

Evidence of an earned baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program

Licensure as a registered nurse in the state where the student plans to complete clinical practicum

An undergraduate QPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale or a graduate QPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (if seeking second M.S.N. degree)

One year of recent full-time clinical practice or two years of part-time clinical practice (2,000 hours)

Evidence of completion of a college-level statistics course with a "C" or better

Payment of the application fee

Other Fees

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