RN TO MS IN NURSING (MSN)
Earn the credentials to advance your career
If you’re a registered nurse, DePaul’s MS in Nursing program will help you develop the skills and credentials you need to become a nurse administrator, nurse educator, family nurse practitioner or adult-gerontology nurse practitioner. We’ll tailor the program for you depending on your educational background.
If choosing nurse educator or nurse administrator track, you’ll earn a Master of Science in nursing through DePaul; and a certificate in health administration or health professions education through DePaul’s alliance with Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.
Our program is offered completely online (except for clinical hours). The program takes two to four years depending on academic degree held by applicants.
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Earn your degree on your time
By offering all academic courses online and having the option to complete clinical degree requirements in your community, you have the flexibility to finish the program from anywhere.
Application Deadlines
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline.
| Enrollment Term |
Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | July 15 |
| Winter | November 8 |
| Spring | February 1 |
| Summer | April 15 |
Admission Requirements
Submit an online application, personal statement, résumé, official transcripts and a copy of your RN license.
Required Courses
Your course requirements will depend on your educational background.
93%
of Nursing graduates were employed, continuing their education or pursuing other goals within six months of graduation.
$60k+
The median salary for Nursing graduates was more than $60,840.
A faculty of mentors and innovators
Study with experts like Assistant Professor Donna Badowski. Professor Badowski is the assistant director of the RN to MSN program and has 30 years of professional nursing experience with 11 years as a nurse educator. Her professional and academic interests include patient safety, teamwork skills, peer coaching, communication and simulation.
Alumni Network
You’ll become part of DePaul’s strong alumni network, including over 3,000 nursing alumni working in the Chicago area, at places like Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and University of Chicago Medicine.
Scholarships
Graduate school is an investment in your future. Learn more about the financial aid and scholarship opportunities available to you.
RN to MSN Admission
Graduate Information Sessions
Please join us for an upcoming information session featuring the RN to MS program. Since this is an online program, information sessions are held online and at the Lincoln Park Campus.
General Admission Requirements
Admission requirements are dependent on the student's educational background.
For Students with a BS in Nursing, or an associate degree in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field
For Students with an Associate Degree in Nursing
Prospective students: This program is not available to students who plan to complete their clinical practicum in any of the following states: Arizona, California, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Tennessee, and Washington. In addition, if you plan to obtain your advanced practice licensure outside of Illinois after graduation from this program, we urge you to contact your state’s licensing agency to confirm restrictions and requirements unique to your state before beginning an online nursing program.
Online applications can be submitted at www.depaul.edu/apply or through NursingCAS, the centralized application service for nursing programs nationwide. See below for additional instructions on each.
Applications will be continuously reviewed although it is recommended applicants submit their application six weeks prior to the term they wish to enter. Available entry terms are fall, winter, spring, and summer?.
Applying Directly to DePaul
Applying Through NursingCAS
Helpful Hints on Using NursingCAS
Note on Prerequisites
*One statistics course with a grade of "C" or better must be completed and documented by submitting an official transcript showing the grade before a student can begin the program. The statistics course does not need to be completed before applying for admission for students with an ADN only. For all other applicants, the statistics course must be completed before applying.
International Students
International students (those who were educated outside of the U.S.) must take additional steps to be considered for admission. Please visit http://csh.depaul.edu/admission/graduate/Pages/international-student-admissions.aspx for details. Please note that students requiring an F-1 visa are not eligible for this program.
Degree Requirements
?The degree requirements on this page are pulled directly from the University Catalog, the official repository of program curricula.
Please note that the content below reflects the core course requirements for the MSN portion of the RN to MSN program. Where applicable, students should also consult the BSN requirements, including Liberal Studies, as well as the requirements for the Certificate in either Nursing Education or Nursing Administration.
Content displayed from this DePaul University catalog page.
