College of Nursing

Academic Programs

Registered Nurse to Master of Nursing

Accelerated RN to MN and Alternate Pathway to MN Programs

The Accelerated RN to MN Program is for RNs completing their first bachelor’s degree in the RN to BSN Program. RNs apply to the MN program to take up to 6 MN credits to replace 6 RNB credits during the RN to BSN program. Upon completion of the BSN, files are again reviewed for admission to the MN program.


The Alternate Pathway Program is for RNs with a BA/BS in another field. RNs meet nursing pre-reqs for the RNB program and complete the Nurs 360 and Nurs 440 courses through WSU College of Nursing. RNs apply to the WSU Graduate School and the College of Nursing MN program. Contact your RNB advisor for more information.


How RN to MN Courses are Taught 

RN to BSN courses are taught online or in the classroom through interactive television connecting 5 cities throughout WA State:  Vancouver, Yakima, Walla Walla, Tri-Cities or Yakima. For more information contact an RNB advisor.

MN courses are taught in the 5 cities through interactive television and
through live video-stream available for students living more than 50 miles from one of the cities. Some MN courses are taught as hybrids, a combination of classroom and online. Delivery varies with the MN program and course of choice. For more information contact the MN advisor for the Nursing Campus
and city
where you may study. 

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