Associate Degree in Nursing-Master of Science in Nursing Pathway (ADN-MSN)

Applicants for any of the student classifications except non-degree must meet all of the requirements for admission. 

Applicants seeking admission to School of Nursing ADN-MSN program must meet the following requirements:*

1. Earned ADN from a nursing program accredited by a national nursing accreditation body with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.25 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission status. Students enrolled in their final semester of an ADN program meeting academic requirements may also apply for admission.
2. Hold current, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse. Students recently completing or enrolled in their final semester of an ADN program who have yet to sit for their licensing exam may also apply for admission; an unencumbered Registered Nurse license is required prior to beginning NRS 460/461 courses.
3. Complete and submit an application to Edgewood College at https://www.edgewood.edu/apply/undergraduate
4. Request official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate academic credits received from any post-secondary institutions be sent directly to Edgewood College.

• August 1st for fall

Required Courses for ADN to BSN: 30 total Credits

• APNRS 121 Statistics and its Applications
• APNRS 355 Link to the Future: Exploring New Pathways
• APNRS 390 Nursing Research & Evidence Based Practice
• APNRS 460 Professional Nursing: Health of Communities
• APNRS 461 Nursing Care with Aggregates: Clinical
• NRS 600 Clinical Prevention: Assessment & Planning
• NRS 612 Theoretical Foundations of Role Development for the Nurse Leader
• NRS 625 Healthcare Systems and Policy
• 2-Credit Elective (BS in Nursing stop out/NRS 600+ course for those continuing on for MSN)

Required Courses for All MSN Concentrations:

• NRS 645 Advanced Leadership Roles in the Healthcare System
• NRS 665 Applied Statistics
• NRS 670 Translational Scholarship for Evidence-Based Practice

Required Courses for MSN Comprehensive Concentration:
 *students may choose to take 3 P's separately

• NRS 630 Curriculum, Instruction, and Methodology in Nursing Education
• NRS 700 Advanced Pathophysiology, Physical Assessment, and Pharmacology III
  
• NRS 735 Nursing Practicum
  
• NRS 830 Health Systems Informatics

Required Courses for Clinical Nurse Specialist Concentration:

• NRS 680 Differential Diagnosis
  
• NRS 701 Advanced Pathology
  
• NRS 702 Advanced Physical Assessment
  
• NRS 703 Advanced Pharmacology
  
• NRS 717 CNS Advanced Practice Clinical I
  
• NRS 718 CNS Advanced Practice Clinical II
  
• NRS 719 CNS Advanced Practice Clinical III
  
• NRS 830 Health Systems Informatics
  

Required Courses for CNS in Adult Gerontology Concentration:

• NRS 680 Differential Diagnosis
  
• NRS 690 Caring for the Adult and Older Adult
  
• NRS 701 Advanced Pathology
  
• NRS 702 Advanced Physical Assessment
  
• NRS 703 Advanced Pharmacology
  
• NRS 717 CNS Advanced Practice Clinical I
  
• NRS 718 CNS Advanced Practice Clinical II
• NRS 719 CNS Advanced Practice Clinical III
  
• NRS 830 Health Systems Informatics

Required Courses for Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration:

• NRS 680 Differential Diagnosis
  
• NRS 701 Advanced Pathology
  
• NRS 702 Advanced Physical Assessment
  
• NRS 703 Advanced Pharmacology
  
• NRS 711 FNP Advanced Practice Clinical I
  
• NRS 712 FNP Advanced Practice Clinical II
  
• NRS 713 FNP Advanced Practice Clinical III
  
• NRS 830 Health Systems Informatics

Required Courses for Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner:

• NRS 680 Differential Diagnosis
  
• NRS 690 Caring for the Adult and Older Adult
  
• NRS 701 Advanced Pathology
  
• NRS 702 Advanced Physical Assessment
  
• NRS 703 Advanced Pharmacology
  
• NRS 720 AGPCNP Advanced Practice Clinical I
  
• NRS 721 AGPCNP Advanced Practice Clinical II
  
• NRS 722 AGPCNP Advanced Practice Clinical III
  
• NRS 830 Health Systems Informatics

Required Courses for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner:

• NRS 691 Neuropathophysiology
  
• NRS 692 Introduction to Psychotherapy/Psychiatric Interviewing & Common Major Psychopathological Disorder Basics
  
• NRS 693 Diagnostics, Management, Psychopharmacology & Evidence-Based Treatment I
  
• NRS 694 Diagnostics, Management, Psychopharmacology & Evidence-Based Treatment II
  
• NRS 695 Diagnostics, Management, Psychopharmacology & Evidence-Based Treatment III
  
• NRS 696A Equity and Management of Mental Healthcare in Diverse Populations
  
• NRS 696B Transition to Psychiatric Mental Health Practice
  
• NRS 701 Advanced Pathology
  
• NRS 702 Advanced Physical Assessment
  
• NRS 703 Advanced Pharmacology
  
• NRS 714 Clinical Practicum I: Psych Mental Health Nurse Practice Family
  
• NRS 715 Clinical Practicum II: Psych Mental Health Nurse Practice Family
  
• NRS 716 Clinical Practicum III: Psych Mental Health Nurse Practice Family

View a sample program schedule here

Cost per credit for ADN courses is $289. If general education courses are necessary to meet 120 credits or core curriculum requirements, they can be completed at a cost per credit of $289. Financial Aid Eligible: complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and use Edgewood College Federal School Code: 003848. For more information on financial aid please contact Edgewood Central at 608.663.4300 or ecentral@edgewood.edu.