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- [Nurse Practitioners Should Implement Drug Screening as Part of Primary Care](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2017/01/nurse-practitioners-should-implement-drug-screening-as-part-of-primary-care/) - Reviewed by Abbie Jacobs, RN, BSN A new UCLA study that has implications for the US as a whole focused on patients in East Los Angeles and Tijuana—both areas with a high amount of abuse of both illicit and prescription drugs. The study found that moderate-to-high drug use was so prevalent in these areas that
- [New Nursing Education Center Ignites Excitement in Rhode Island](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2016/12/new-nursing-education-center-ignites-excitement-in-rhode-island/) - Reviewed by Abbie Jacobs, RN, BSN The historic Jewelry District of Providence, Rhode Island is in the throes of a major transformation that will forever change the way area nursing students learn and work. A citywide development plan is designed to elevate the state’s economic and academic stature, the $220 million South Street Landing Project
- [How the Authority Granted to APRNs in the VA is Helping Make VA Reform a Reality](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2017/10/how-the-authority-granted-to-aprns-in-the-va-is-helping-make-va-reform-a-reality/) - Reviewed by Abbie Jacobs, RN, BSN Now that nurse practitioners and other APRNs within U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinics and hospitals throughout the nation have been given the authority to practice to the fullest extent of their education and training, they’re no longer standing on the sidelines. In fact, they’re taking the lead
- [58 Million Americans Live in Primary Healthcare Provider Shortage Areas](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2015/05/58-million-americans-live-in-primary-healthcare-provider-shortage-areas/) - Obtaining quality health care is a problem for many Americans. According to a Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) brief released in 2015, more than 58 million Americans live in primary healthcare provider shortage areas. Part of the reason for this is that relatively few physicians practice as generalists and build a practice around primary care. An
- [Top Healthcare System Takes the Time to Celebrate its Nurses](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2015/05/top-healthcare-system-takes-the-time-to-celebrate-its-nurses/) - Beebe Healthcare recently announced the Nursing Excellence Award winners for 2015. Jeffrey M. Fried, FACHE, President and CEO of Beebe Healthcare expressed his pride in the company’s celebration of nurses. “All of us at Beebe recognize the essential role our nurses play in our care delivery system,” he said. He also acknowledged that nurses are
- [Advanced Practice Nurses Gain a Win in Nebraska](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2015/06/advanced-practice-nurses-gain-a-win-in-nebraska/) - Farms and cattle ranches extend as far as the eye can see in Western Nebraska. Former cattle rancher Murlene Osburn figured the area would be a perfect place to open up her own practice as a psychiatric nurse. She thought it would be simple to open her doors to help the local people of the
- [Graduate Degrees in Nursing Increase Mobility – as well as Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2015/06/graduate-degrees-in-nursing-increase-mobility-as-well-as-salary/) - Graduate nursing students typically see a hike in their salary once that coveted degree is obtained, however experts believe that most students pursue the degree for non-monetary reasons. A master’s of nursing online degree can be quite expensive. In fact it can be upwards of $60,000 at some universities. The pay raise; however, will in
- [Nurse Practitioners Manage Patient Care Better](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2015/07/nurse-practitioners-manage-patient-care-better/) - America’s population is growing older. Nearly 10,000 baby boomers are turning 65 every day. The increased need for medical care among the growing population of senior citizens in the United States is creating shortages in the medical field, especially with primary care doctors. These shortages however, have created a new opportunity for nurse practitioners to
- [Research Opportunities Provide A Fantastic Outlet for Nurse Practitioners](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2015/07/research-opportunities-provide-a-fantastic-outlet-for-nurse-practitioners/) - Nurse practitioners have a fantastic array of opportunities available to them as a result of their advanced education and experience as nurses. The quality of their knowledge allows them to maintain treatment and assist in the diagnosis of illness to a fantastic degree. However, working directly with patients is not the only option available to
- [911 Programs are Starting to Use NPs to Treat Patients in Their Homes](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2015/08/911-programs-are-starting-to-use-nps-to-treat-patients-in-their-homes/) - Typically, every medical 911 call leads to a trip to the emergency room. Since a sizable number of calls are for non-critical medical needs such as headaches, abdominal pain, and animal bites, patients with these problems can quickly clog up ERs. Several cities started having nurse practitioners ride with paramedics on non-urgent calls. Since nurse
- [Maryland’s Nurse Practitioners Gain Full Practice Authority](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2015/08/marylands-nurse-practitioners-gain-full-practice-authority/) - In a win for the profession of nurse practitioners and their patients in Maryland, Governor Hogan signed the Certified Nurse Practitioners – Authority to Practice bill in May 2015. This was a hard-fought victory for nurse practitioners in Maryland who had been trying to gain this status for ten years. A long and substantive body
- [Nurse Practitioners Trained in Mental Health are Especially Important in America’s Rural Areas](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2015/09/nurse-practitioners-trained-in-mental-health-are-especially-important-in-americas-rural-areas/) - Although nurse practitioners are very capable of prescribing medication, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and administering treatments, many states do not allow nurse practitioners to perform these functions without the oversight of a doctor. With the advent of the Affordable Care Act, millions of Americans who now have health insurance face a critical shortage of
- [How One Nurse Practitioner Can See Hundreds of Patients Thousands of Miles Away](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2015/10/how-one-nurse-practitioner-can-see-hundreds-of-patients-thousands-of-miles-away/) - Telemedicine is proving a boon to nurse practitioners who use this technology to provide many of the same services that a doctor can. For instance, Steve McCrosky uses telemedicine from his Flagstaff, Arizona clinic to see 200 HIV/AIDS patients across an area that covers 60,000 square miles – a feat that was impossible before the
- [Medicare Billing Records Spotlight the Increasing Role of NPs and PAs](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2015/10/medicare-billing-records-spotlight-the-increasing-role-of-nps-and-pas/) - USA Today analyzed Medicare billing records to examine the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in the country’s healthcare system. These records showed that payments for NPs increased by 15%, while those for PAs increased by 11% between 2012 and 2013. In contrast, the number of general practice physicians paid by Medicare dropped by
- [Nurse and Former Patient Tearfully Reunite After Finding Each Other 38 Years Later on Social Media](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2015/10/nurse-and-former-patient-tearfully-reunite-after-finding-each-other-38-years-later-on-social-media/) - Nurses see countless patients over the course of their careers, but unlike many jobs that involves working with people, the connection that nurses make with clients often results in lasting memories. For Sue Berger, former registered nurse and current vice president of Cazenovia College near Syracuse, New York, one of her former patients stood out.
- [Study Suggest Nurse Practitioners May Actually Provide Even Better Care than General Physicians](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2015/11/study-suggest-nurse-practitioners-may-actually-provide-even-better-care-than-general-physicians/) - The results of a recent study surprised researchers, Dr. Yong Fang Kuo and his colleagues at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. They found that elderly patients with diabetes who received care from nurse practitioners were less likely to be hospitalized compared with those that received care from MDs. The researchers sampled
- [From ER Nurse to Chief Nursing Officer: Hard Work Pays Off](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2015/12/from-er-nurse-to-chief-nursing-officer-hard-work-pays-off/) - Anastasia Pemberton, has been promoted to chief nursing officer for Grand River Health in Rifle, Colorado. The Chicago native moved to Colorado in 1989 to attend the University of Colorado at Boulder. After her graduation in 1993, she worked as a ski patroller during the winter and traveled the world in the summer working as
- [Nursing Wages Are on the Rise as Healthcare Providers Scramble To Balance Their Budgets](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2016/02/nursing-wages-are-on-the-rise-as-healthcare-providers-scramble-to-balance-their-budgets/) - As the economy continues to recover from the recent recession, different industries are starting to see drastic changes in their hiring procedures and in employee compensation, and the world of nursing is no exception. Turnover among nurses is increasing, up 2 percent according to HCA, the largest hospital operator by revenue in the U.S. More
- [More Nurses Involved in Community-Based Work](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2016/02/more-nurses-involved-in-community-based-work/) - Nursing, as was predicted by many major players in the economics and healthcare industries, continues to grow and remains one of the most hirable professions in America today. But recent numbers are showing that while the traditional in-hospital work of nurses continues to grow due to the aging of the baby-boomer generation, community-based nursing is
- [Los Angeles Nurses Return to Work Following Week-Long Strike](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2016/04/los-angeles-nurses-return-to-work-following-week-long-strike/) - After a week-long strike in an attempt to secure better pay and increased staffing, nurses at a Los Angeles hospital returned to work on Tuesday, March 22nd. On March 15th, roughly 500 nurses represented by the California Nurses Association (CNA) took the picket line in front of the Kaiser Permanente-owned Los Angeles Medical Center to
- [University of Southern Indiana Uses Grant Funds to Alleviate MSN Students’ Financial Burdens](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2016/08/university-of-southern-indiana-uses-grant-funds-to-alleviate-msn-students-financial-burdens/) - Results from the 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey showed that the top public health concerns in Southern Indiana’s Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties are: Behavioral health Cancer Child health Exercise/weight/nutrition The annual assessment is mandated by the Affordable Care Act as an indicator of the general health in a specified area. This year, the
- [Becker College Graces Central Massachusetts with the Latest MSN Program](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2016/09/becker-college-graces-central-massachusetts-with-the-latest-msn-program/) - Becker College will soon join the ranks of esteemed schools like the University of Massachusetts and Worcester State University by opening its every own graduate nursing program this upcoming fall semester. Students that gain acceptance into the MSN program can choose between two specialization pathways: global leadership or nursing informatics. The new master’s program is
- [Vigorous Debate Over a Proposal to Expand the Scope of Practice for NPs at the VA](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2016/10/vigorous-debate-over-a-proposal-to-expand-the-scope-of-practice-for-nps-at-the-va/) - With a number of studies showing that nurse practitioners provide care comparable to that of physicians at a much lower cost, expanding the scope of practice of these professionals to allow them to provide healthcare without the physician oversight seems like an obvious thing to do. So obvious, in fact, that the Veterans Affairs health
- [More Board Positions for Nurse Leaders Would Improve the Country’s Healthcare Systems](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/2016/11/more-board-positions-for-nurse-leaders-would-improve-the-countrys-healthcare-systems/) - Even today, the pivotal 2010 report from the Institute of Medicine and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health” continues to influence public health policy in this country. One of its recommendations is to develop the leadership skills of nurses, so they will be better prepared to take on

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- [Home](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/) - What is an RN to MSN? - An RN-to-Master of Science in Nursing is a degree that combines bachelor's and master’s level nursing curriculum for students who already hold a registered nursing license. It offers a two-to-three year path to an MSN that does not duplicate previous coursework for RNs, and includes specialist tracks to
- [Home](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/) - What is an RN to MSN? - An RN-to-Master of Science in Nursing is a degree that combines bachelor's and master’s level nursing curriculum for students who already hold a registered nursing license. It offers a two-to-three year path to an MSN that does not duplicate previous coursework for RNs, and includes specialist tracks to
- [Online RN to MSN Programs](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/online-rn-to-msn-programs/) - Explore online RN to MSN bridge programs for ADN and diploma-prepared nurses. Understand online vs. hybrid formats, check state eligibility, and know what to verify about clinical and practicum requirements before you apply.
- [About Us](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/about-us/) - To get in contact with us for updates or anything else, please email here: info@rntomsnedu.org. Our Mission and What We Offer As a number of nursing specialty areas that require a Master of Science in Nursing struggle with a shortage of qualified professionals, nursing schools have been developing more RN-to-MSN bridge programs as a way to
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- [Wisconsin](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/wisconsin/) - Though nurses make up the largest segment of the healthcare workforce in Wisconsin, there is a critical need for more qualified nursing professionals in the state. This became painfully clear when the Wisconsin Center for Nursing released the results of study showing that a projected shortage of almost 20,000 nurses is expected by the year
- [West Virginia](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/west-virginia/) - Highly educated nurses are becoming a necessity in today’s increasingly complex and specialized medical environment. While RNs may enter the field with an associate degree, the need for more advanced training is becoming more pronounced as much of the country suffers from a shortage of physicians and primary care practitioners. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- [Washington](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/washington/) - According to a report published by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), a quarter of Washington’s 4,016 nursing students were enrolled in Master of Science in Nursing programs in 2013, many of which were registered nurses returning to school to complete RN to MSN bridge programs. Of these, more than 75% were pursuing
- [Virginia](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/virginia/) - The Healthcare Workforce Data Center in the Virginia Department of Health Professions released an October 2014 report stating that nearly half of Virginia’s active RNs that entered practice with an associate’s degree or lower have continued their education. As of publication of the report, nine percent went on to eventually earn a master’s degree or
- [Vermont](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/vermont/) - According to the Vermont Action Coalition, Vermont’s nurses need to be better prepared educationally as the healthcare needs of Vermont’s residents increase in complexity. Of the 16,678 active, licensed RNs in Vermont as of 2013, just 5 percent have completed an MSN, according to a 2014 report released by the University of Vermont’s Area Health
- [Utah](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/utah/) - A report released by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) revealed that there are twenty-two Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/Ps) in the State of Utah as of 2013. MUA/Ps are areas where residents face barriers to accessing healthcare, as determined by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Further, there are 554,390 Utah residents
- [Texas](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/texas/) - A report released by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) stated that there are 260,715 licensed RNs and 17,597 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in the State of Texas as of 2013. The Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies (TCNWS) stated in a 2006 report that Texas is facing a critical nursing shortage.
- [Tennessee](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/tennessee/) - According to a January 2014 report by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), quality patient care is highly dependent upon having a highly educated nursing workforce. The Tennessee Action Coalition, comprised of representatives from all of Tennessee’s nursing programs, released a report for November 2013-January 2014, in which they discussed their goal of
- [South Dakota](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/south-dakota/) - Primary care provider shortages are plaguing most of the nation, including South Dakota. Currently, more than 44% of South Dakota residents live in medically underserved areas. These shortages require other healthcare professionals to step up and help serve the population’s primary care needs. RNs that have earned an MSN or higher in the appropriate track
- [South Carolina](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/south-carolina/) - Only 8.8% of South Carolina’s RNs held advanced degrees as of 2011. This is 4% fewer than the national average, underscoring the need to increase enrollment in the state’s RN-MSN programs. Of those RNs with advanced degrees, 76% are over the age of 50 and will need to be replaced in the coming years as
- [Rhode Island](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/rhode-island/) - Skilled nurses educated at the graduate level are becoming more and more critical as an overhaul to the health care system takes place and an aging population requires additional care. As the front line in patient care, nurses generally work more closely with patients than physicians do, making them well suited to serve as primary
- [Pennsylvania](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/pennsylvania/) - According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, just over 20% of Pennsylvania’s 23,769 nursing students were pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing through specialized RN-MSN programs in 2013. Of these, nearly 75% were using the program to prepare for a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certificate through
- [Oregon](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/oregon/) - According to a 2014 report published by the Oregon Health Authority, the state is expected to see a 17% increase in the projected demand for nurse practitioners by 2020. Graduates of specialty nurse practitioner RN-MSN bridge programs are highly sought by hospitals and clinics throughout the state, and are increasingly being relied upon to serve
- [Oklahoma](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/oklahoma/) - According to the Oklahoma Policy Institute, the state ranked nearly last in the U.S. for access to primary care physicians in 2011. In an effort to assure state residents have access to the primary care they need, the state has increasingly looked to MSN-qualified advanced practice nurses to fill this role. Not only can nurses
- [Ohio](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/ohio/) - According to a 2012 article in the Dayton Daily News, Ohio could face a shortage of more than 5,000 primary care providers by 2020. In response to the shortage, MSN-qualified nurse practitioners are being called on more frequently to fill these gaps in the state’s healthcare system. As such, specialized RN-MSN bridge programs provide an
- [North Dakota](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/north-dakota/) - RN-MSN bridge programs have become an increasingly popular route to advanced clinical and non-clinical roles in North Dakota. In fact, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing reports that nearly 30% of North Dakota’s 1,500 nursing students were enrolled in master’s-level degree programs in 2013. Graduates of these programs find employment in nursing education, administration
- [North Carolina](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/north-carolina/) - According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, of the 7,700 nursing students enrolled in North Carolina’s nursing programs in 2013, nearly 30% were master’s students. Earnings for MSN qualified RNs and APRNs far outpace ADN or BSN educated nurses. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary
- [New York](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/new-york/) - Of the more than 27,000 nursing students in the state of New York pursuing nursing degrees in 2013, a quarter were enrolled in RN-MSN bridge programs. Among the nurses enrolled in these post-licensure graduate programs, 19% were looking to pursue Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) licensure through the New York Board of Nursing. The remaining
- [New Jersey](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/new-jersey/) - According to a 2012 article in the New Jersey Monthly, by 2020 the state will have a shortage of between 2,800 and 3,000 primary care providers. Among the creative solutions proposed is an expansion of the role of nurse practitioners, especially in the area of family medicine. These developments have spurred the New Jersey Board
- [New Mexico](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/new-mexico/) - The American Association of Colleges of Nursing issued a report in 2013 showing that 125 of New Mexico’s 1,023 nursing students were pursuing a Masters of Science in Nursing at that time, representing 12% of all nursing students in the state. Many of these students were in fact registered nurses who had returned to school
- [New Hampshire](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/new-hampshire/) - By returning to school to earn a Master of Science in Nursing, RNs open themselves up to a world of career possibilities. Not only can they become nursing instructors and professors, but they can also apply for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licenses, which in New Hampshire allows them to be licensed as nurse midwives,
- [Nevada](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/nevada/) - According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (ACCN), as of 2013 there were 140 nurses enrolled in Nevada’s RN to MSN bridge programs. Over half of these students (95) were studying to become nurse practitioners. Other nurses in advanced clinical practice tracks were studying to become nurse midwives, clinical nurse anesthetists and clinical
- [Nebraska](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/nebraska/) - Back in 2000, the Nebraska legislature created the Nebraska Center for Nursing, tasked with finding a solution to the state’s looming nursing shortage. The Center created scholarships and nursing education loans to promote nursing education in Nebraska, and designed retention and sustainability plans to keep the nurses already working in the state. Supporting RN to
- [Montana](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/montana/) - Montana’s RN to MSN programs are designed to alleviate the state’s shortage of skilled clinicians and nurse educators by providing an accelerated pathway to graduate-level education and advanced practice licensure. A 2011 report released by the Montana University System noted that the state’s nursing shortage is expected to continue, as the number of state residents
- [Missouri](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/missouri/) - RN to MSN programs in Missouri are designed to encourage more RNs to enter advanced practice, as well as to take on positions in areas such as leadership, administration and education. The Missouri Hospital Association identified a primary care provider crisis in rural areas of the state as long ago as 2011. Of Missouri’s 114
- [Mississippi](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/mississippi/) - The Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning offers a Nursing Education Loan/Scholarship Program for students accepted into a RN to MSN program in the state. In return for the loan/scholarship, recipients must complete one year of full-time nursing teaching, or one year of public health nursing, for each year of they
- [Minnesota](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/minnesota/) - A 2014 report released by the Minnesota Board of Nursing revealed that in the last five years, the number of graduates of Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs in the state has increased, from 39 in 2009 to 90 in 2013. The Board notes that nurses holding degrees at the graduate level may have a
- [Michigan](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/michigan/) - The American Association of Colleges of Nursing says that in 2013, there were 1606 students enrolled in Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs in Michigan, 1552 of which were studying to become Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). In Michigan, Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Anesthetists, and Nurse Midwives are the only recognized APRN specialties. Currently, 5.8
- [Massachusetts](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/massachusetts/) - According to the Massachusetts Board of Nursing, as of 2014 there were 10,352 active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licenses in the state. Of that number, the majority are Certified Nurse Practitioners, followed by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialists and Certified Nurse Midwives. The Massachusetts Association of Colleges of
- [Maryland](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/maryland/) - The American Association of Colleges of Nursing notes that as of 2013, there were 1795 students enrolled in MSN programs in Maryland. Of this number, 804 were preparing to become Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNS). Roles for APRNs in Maryland include Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Psychotherapist, Nurse Midwife and Clinical Nurse Specialist. According to
- [Maine](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/maine/) - There is a great need for nurses with advanced credentials in Maine. As of 2013, just eight percent of Maine’s RNs were licensed as Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). That year, there were 888 students enrolled in MSN programs in Maine, 495 of which were studying to become nurse practitioners (NPs). Over half of Maine’s
- [Louisiana](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/louisiana/) - According to a report released by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, in 2013 more than 78 percent of all Louisiana residents were living in an area with a shortage of primary-care medical professionals. Nurses educated at the graduate level and licensed in advanced practice are an important part of the solution, providing non-physician
- [Kentucky](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/kentucky/) - According to a report released by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing in 2013, more than 80 percent of Kentucky residents live in an area with a shortage of primary-care professionals. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), nurse practitioners in particular, are working to fill this gap, though the aging baby-boomer demographic and expansion in
- [Iowa](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/iowa/) - The Iowa Board of Nursing has released data showing that the number of students enrolling in Iowa's MSN programs has been steadily increasing. In the 2006-07 academic year there were just 602 students enrolled in such programs. By the 2011-12 academic year, this number had more than doubled to 1,633 students. Iowa’s RN to MSN
- [Indiana](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/indiana/) - In addition to responding to the significant demand for skilled non-physician primary healthcare providers, Indiana’s nurses also pursue MSN degrees to advance their careers and to focus on a particular area of expertise. The changing demographics of Indiana’s nursing professionals are reflected in long-term statistics: In 1997 only 4.4 percent of Indiana's nurses had a
- [Illinois](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/illinois/) - Not only is Illinois expected to experience a nursing shortfall of 21,000 licensed nurses by the year 2020 – not a large enough proportion of active nurses in the state are expected to have the advanced skills necessary to meet the needs of the state’s residents at that time. To face the state's future health
- [Idaho](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/idaho/) - Nurses in Idaho and their employers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of having an MSN – both professionally and in terms of patient outcomes. Each year Idaho’s MSN programs are admitting more nurses who want to hone their skills and pursue specialized roles in both clinical and non-clinical practice. In 2013 there were
- [Hawaii](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/hawaii/) - Hawaii’s large aging population, as well as the state's relatively low number of licensed doctors and other primary health care providers, has created a surge in demand for nurses with at least an MSN, particularly those in advanced practice. Nurses in Hawaii know that having more MSN-educated nurses on the workforce improves the quality of
- [Georgia](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/georgia/) - As Georgia's population ages, nurses with advanced capabilities will be an indispensable part of the healthcare workforce, stepping in to fill the role of primary care provider. Not only are these professionals required to accommodate a growing number of patients, studies show that having an MSN positively impacts patient outcomes. This was the precise conclusion
- [Florida](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/florida/) - In 2013, nearly 25% of Florida’s 14,739 nursing students were enrolled in one of the state’s Master of Science in Nursing programs according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Eighty-seven percent of the 3,451 MSN program students enrolled that year were studying to obtain an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license through the
- [District of Columbia](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/district-of-columbia/) - According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), in 2013 there were 1,429 students enrolled in graduate-level nursing programs in Washington D.C., 1,238 of which were studying to become Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). According to recent statistics, the District of Columbia Department of Health, Board of Nursing licenses 23,119 registered nurses (RNs)
- [Delaware](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/delaware/) - The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) reported that as of 2013, there were 697 students enrolled in graduate nursing programs in Delaware. The total number of students enrolled in baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs during this time was 2,189, although the AACN reported that more than 400 qualified candidates were turned away from
- [Connecticut](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/connecticut/) - The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (ACCN) reported that as of 2013, there were 1,500 nursing students enrolled in master’s degree programs in Connecticut, of which 985 were studying to become Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). The AACN also reported that there were 60,263 registered nurses (RNs) and 3,841 APRNs licensed by the Connecticut
- [Colorado](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/colorado/) - According to the Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence, nearly 32 percent of all Colorado nurses are over the age of 55, revealing that the demand for nurses in Colorado will increase significantly over the next decade as many enter retirement. In addition to an aging workforce, the Center for Nursing Excellence also reported that population
- [California](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/california/) - The latest statistics from the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) reveal that there are more than 300,000 actively licensed RNs in California, representing the largest contingent of healthcare professionals in the State. California’s RNs tend to be ambitious and upwardly mobile, very often choosing to return to school to pursue additional nursing degrees. In
- [Arkansas](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/arkansas/) - The Arkansas State Board of Nursing issues more than 52,000 nursing licenses, 17,393 of which are registered nurses (RNs). In 2013 alone, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) reported that there were 730 master’s students of nursing, many of which were pursued by licensed RNs. This is no doubt attributed to RNs seeking
- [Arizona](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/arizona/) - According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, there were 9,978 students enrolled in MSN programs in Arizona in 2013. During the same year, about 8,900 students graduated from both baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs. Of the students enrolled in MSN programs in Arizona in 2013, about 1,689 were studying to become Advanced Practice
- [Alaska](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/alaska/) - The latest figures from the Alaska Board of Nursing showed that less than 1 percent of Registered Nurses in the State pursued a master’s degree as their initial educational route to nursing licensure. However, nearly 9 percent of all RNs in Alaska go on to earn a Master of Science in Nursing through RN-MSN bridge
- [Alabama](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/alabama/) - The Alabama Board of Nursing, which oversees more than 85,000 licensed nurses in the State, recognizes the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) Future of Nursing report, which strongly recommends academic progression for nurses. As such, it comes as no surprise that there are currently seven RN to MSN programs in Alabama for the practicing registered nurse
- [School Nurse](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/school-nurse/) - The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) defines school nursing as a specialized nursing practice that advances the well being, academic success, lifelong achievement, and overall health of students. The role of the school nurse has evolved, as their responsibilities often go beyond just ensuring that basic health services are available to students during the
- [Research Nurse](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/research-nurse/) - Nursing research, according to the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR): Builds the scientific foundation for clinical practice Prevents disease and disability Manages and eliminates symptoms caused by illness Enhances end-of-life and palliative care Therefore, research nurses advance nursing science by supporting research related to the science of health, which focuses on the promotion of
- [Public Health Nurse](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/public-health-nurse/) - Public health nurses, as major contributors to the healthcare system, work to improve population-based outcomes as to enable all members of society to lead healthy lives. Public health nurses contribute to the improvement of population-based health outcomes by promoting early detection of common diseases and by providing reliable health and safety information to the populations
- [Nurse Practitioner](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/nurse-practitioner/) - Nurse practitioners are clinical experts in disease prevention, health promotion, diagnoses, and the treatment of health conditions, who very often serve as primary care providers. In fact, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) reports that each year Americans make more than 916 million visits to the more than 205,000 nurse practitioners licensed throughout the
- [Nurse Midwife](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/nurse-midwife/) - Certified nurse midwives (CNMs) are educated in the two distinct disciplines of midwifery and nursing. They are licensed, independent healthcare providers who possess prescriptive authority in every state in the U.S., as well as American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Washington D.C. According to the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), the professional association representing CNMs
- [Nurse Anesthetist](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/nurse-anesthetist/) - The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) defines certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) as anesthesia experts who are qualified to administer every type of anesthesia, for any types of procedures, in every healthcare setting, and for patients of all ages. These nursing specialists carry out more than 34 million anesthesia procedures each year to patients
- [Nurse Administrator](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/nurse-administrator/) - Nursing administration may be best defined as the strategic management of nursing personnel, patient care, and facility resources through the support of regulating policies. Nurse administrators are responsible for ensuring that hospitals or other healthcare facilities operate in a safe and cost-effective manner. They achieve this through the management of financial and human resources, and
- [Clinical Nurse Specialist](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/clinical-nurse-specialist/) - Clinical nurse specialists are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) that serve as expert clinicians in a specialized area of medicine. Clinical nurse specialists are found working in settings across the health care delivery continuum. According to the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS), there are about 70,000 practicing clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) in the
- [Salaries](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/salaries/) - There are few professions that can go head to head with nursing in terms of professional opportunities and personal satisfaction, and even fewer that can offer the top salaries that today’s master’s-prepared nurses pull down. From advanced practice clinicians to high-profile roles outside of direct patient care in administration, public health and policy, informatics, and
- [Careers](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/careers/) - Due to a swiftly changing healthcare system, today’s nurses are required to possess an advanced body of knowledge and sophisticated clinical skills. Although the completion of an entry-level RN program and passing the NCLEX-RN are valuable first steps in this profession, nurses are expected to expand their knowledge base throughout their career as new developments
- [MSN Scholarships](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/msn-scholarships/) - Graduate School Scholarships and Grants for Nurses We all know what’s driving the Institute of Medicine, the AACN, hospital systems, nursing schools and other stakeholders to make the push for more MSN-educated nurses. What you may not know is that many of these same organizations are putting their money where their mouth is by
- [Nurse Informaticist](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/nurse-informaticist/) - Nursing informatics involves discovering new solutions that improve patient outcomes, lower costs, and create new tools for improving the nursing practice. This nursing profession integrates nursing science, cognitive science, information science, and computer science to identify, collect, process, and manage data and information designed to support: Nursing practice Administration Education Research The expansion of nursing
- [Direct Entry MSN](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/direct-entry-msn/) - Entry-level MSN degrees—also referred to as generic, second-degree, accelerated, and direct-entry MSN degrees—are specifically designed for students that already possess a bachelor’s or graduate degree in a discipline other than nursing. Entry-level MSN degree programs take between 2 and 3 years to complete. Students complete their baccalaureate-level content and initial RN licensure within the first
- [Abbie Jacobs](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/abbie-jacobs/) - Abbie Jacobs, RN, BSN – Abbie Jacobs is an Emergency Department BSN-RN at PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center in Oregon with previous experience as a trauma ICU nurse. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Nevada, Reno’s Orvis School of Nursing. Her current certifications include ACLS and PALS. She lives
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- [Kansas](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/kansas/) - In 2012, the Council for Nursing Articulation in Kansas (C-NAK) released a report that stated several important facts: Educational advancement of Kansas’s nurses is essential to meet the needs of the state's evolving healthcare system Educational advancement for Kansas’s nurses can be completed through RN to MSN programs Kansas’s nursing programs will continue to develop
- [West Virginia Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/west-virginia/west-virginia-salary/) - RN to MSN programs allow nurses to specialize in particular areas such as education, research, administration or advanced clinical practice. Most students in these programs are preparing for APRN licensure so as to enjoy the autonomy and increased earnings that come with specializing as a nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, nurse midwife, or clinical nurse specialist.
- [Wyoming Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/wyoming/wyoming-salary/) - As medical and surgical care grows ever more complex, the need for nurses with an advanced skillset is growing rapidly. MSN-educated nurses such as advanced practice nurses are part of nursing’s elite and provide high-quality medical care. The number of nursing students obtaining master’s degrees increased by about 60% nationally between 2007 and 2011 according
- [Wisconsin Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/wisconsin/wisconsin-salary/) - While 44.1% of Wisconsin’s nurses had BSNs in 2012, only 9.1% had master’s degrees according to the Wisconsin Center on Nursing (WCN) survey. With a critical shortage of physicians expected in Wisconsin in the coming years, MSN-educated nurses such as APRNs will be essential to providing primary healthcare services, particularly in rural areas known for
- [Washington Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/washington/washington-salary/) - The Washington State Nurse’s Association continues to push for 80% of the state’s nursing workforce to be educated at the baccalaureate level or higher. As a result, more registered nurses in Washington are enrolling in RN to MSN programs, which typically confer a BSN in addition to an MSN. As these graduates take on roles
- [Virginia Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/virginia/virginia-salary/) - According to the Virginia Department of Health Professions, only 12% of RNs working in the state held a master’s degree in 2013. However, the rising demand for advanced practice nurses in the clinical environment, and the need for master’s-prepared nurses to fill complex roles in administrative, educational, leadership and research positions is prompting more RNs
- [Vermont Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/vermont/vermont-salary/) - According to the University of Vermont’s Area Health Education Centers Program, in 2013, 40% of all RNs working in the state held a bachelor’s degree education or higher. As major national and statewide nursing leadership organizations such as the Institute of Medicine and the Vermont Nursing Action Coalition continue to call for an even more
- [Utah Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/utah/utah-salary/) - According to the American Association of Colleges of Nurses, nursing employers are more inclined to hire nurses with MSN degrees because recent research indicates that a highly educated staff leads to fewer medication oversights, lower patient mortality rates, and better overall quality care outcomes. As a result, employers often look to MSN-educated nurses to fill
- [Texas Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/texas/texas-salary/) - RN to MSN degree programs continue to gain in popularity throughout Texas as more nursing professionals strive for more advanced career opportunities and definitively higher salaries. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nurses, there are currently eleven statewide universities in Texas that offer RN-MSN programs. These programs are specifically designed the help RNs
- [Tennessee Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/tennessee/tennessee-salary/) - According to the American Association of Colleges of Nurses, there are three universities located in Tennessee, and more than 166 online programs nationwide that offer RN-MSN programs designed to allow registered nurses the opportunity to take on specialized roles in clinical and nonclinical practice. Whether enrolling in specialized programs as a path to APN licensure,
- [South Dakota Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/south-dakota/south-dakota-salary/) - Nurses with advanced degrees, such as an MSN, are increasingly in demand, as they are needed to provide enhanced levels of patient care and to act as educators for nurses in training. Such nurses receive considerably higher salaries than those with bachelor’s or associate’s degrees. The highest paid nurse practitioners in South Dakota earned 58.3%
- [South Carolina Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/south-carolina/south-carolina-salary/) - As the shortage of primary care physicians intensifies throughout the country, ensuring an ample supply of highly educated healthcare professionals such as advanced practice nurses is recognized as the quickest and least expensive way to solve this problem. Starting in 1995, the state of South Carolina mandated that an APRN have an MSN to be
- [Rhode Island Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/rhode-island/rhode-island-salary/) - Many nurses are choosing to enter RN-MSN programs to increase their salaries and improve their career options. Nationally, the number of nurses obtaining master’s degrees increased by about 60% over the past four years according to a 2013 report issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Such advanced practice RNs are important
- [Pennsylvania Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-salary/) - Master’s-prepared nurses, including those licensed as nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, are considered to be a critical component of modern health care. Nearly 12,500 of these professionals practiced in Pennsylvania during the 2010-11fiscal year, according to a survey conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Bureau of Health Planning. MSN-educated nurses are highly compensated
- [Oregon Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/oregon/oregon-salary/) - Nearly 82% of Oregon’s nurse practitioners and 3.8% of its staff RNs had an MSN in 2012, according to a 2014 report published by the Office of Oregon Health Policy and Research (OOHPR). Advanced practice clinicians, as well as nurse leaders and educators that hold MSNs are highly compensated for their additional expertise. These professionals
- [Oklahoma Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/oklahoma/oklahoma-salary/) - Nurses with MSNs serve critical functions in Oklahoma’s healthcare system. For instance, the state of Oklahoma requires that the full-time faculty in nursing education programs either currently hold an MSN, or otherwise work to earn one in a reasonable timeframe. In fact, 99.5% of such faculty in Oklahoma’s BSN programs had at least an MSN
- [Ohio Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/ohio/ohio-salary/) - A large body of research indicates that nurses with MSN degrees such as advanced practice nurses provide high quality medical care at substantially lower costs than that of physicians. A 2015 Rand Corporation study commissioned by the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses suggested that increasing the scope of practice for the state’s APNs would
- [North Dakota Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/north-dakota/north-dakota-salary/) - In 2013, the North Dakota Center for Nursing reported that one of the most significant trends in nursing in the state was the continuing increase in the number of nurses returning to school to obtain post-licensure degrees. Enrollment in MSN programs in North Dakota increased from 326 in 2008-09 to 639 in the 2011-12 fiscal
- [North Carolina Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/north-carolina/north-carolina-salary/) - Nursing programs that provide master’s degrees are in particular demand according to the North Carolina Area Health Education Centers. MSN-educated professionals such as advanced practice nurses provide high-quality care and help to offset the current nursing shortage in North Carolina. In addition, they are badly needed to serve as educators in the state’s nursing schools.
- [New York Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/new-york/new-york-salary/) - Nurse practitioners provide cost-effective, high quality care that is particularly critical in the many areas of New York struggling with a shortage of primary care physicians. Holding an MSN at minimum, nurse practitioners are highly compensated for the skills they obtained from their advanced education. Their median salaries were 1.33 to 2.2 times higher than
- [New Mexico Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/new-mexico/new-mexico-salary/) - New Mexico is facing a shortage of advanced practice nurses (APNs), with 85% of its counties having an inadequate number of these professionals according to the 2013 annual report of the New Mexico Health Workforce Committee. Slightly more than 80% of the advanced practice nurses in New Mexico have an MSN and receive high salaries
- [New Jersey Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/new-jersey/new-jersey-salary/) - A New Jersey task force advocated expanding the number of advance practice nurses in the state to address its critical shortage of primary care physicians. The New Jersey Council of Teaching Hospitals took this position in a 2012 report. As highly educated nursing professionals, APNs command a premium for their services. In 2014, they earned
- [New Hampshire Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/new-hampshire/new-hampshire-salary/) - Healthcare leaders in the US have long recognized the critical importance of having highly educated nurses working as primary care providers. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) are of particular interest to those planning the future of healthcare in the US. With a master’s degree at minimum, APRNs are highly compensated for their ability to provide
- [Nevada Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/nevada/nevada-salary/) - Despite a 2.17 fold increase in the number of advanced practice nurses (APNs) in Nevada between 2002 and 2012, the state faces a critical shortage of these highly paid professionals according to a healthcare workforce study conducted by the University of Nevada School of Medicine (UNSOM). APNs typically have master’s degrees and earn anywhere between
- [Nebraska Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/nebraska/nebraska-salary/) - With a critical shortage of nurses looming throughout the country, MSN-educated nursing professionals such as advanced practice nurses are increasingly in demand. These professionals are extremely well compensated for their advanced skills. For instance, APRNs in Nebraska earned salaries that were 1.55 to 2.49 times higher than that of staff nurses that typically have BSN
- [Montana Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/montana/montana-salary/) - A substantial body of research has shown that advanced practice nurses such as nurse practitioners provide a level of care comparable to that of physicians at a fraction of the cost. Advanced practice nurses generally have at least an MSN, and in 1995, the Montana State Board of Nursing made this a formal requirement to
- [Missouri Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/missouri/missouri-salary/) - Missouri has fewer physicians per 100,000 citizens than the country as a whole. This situation highlights the critical importance of highly educated nursing professionals such as advanced practice nurses. A survey conducted by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) revealed that 83.3% of the state’s APRNs held MSN degrees in 2014. Missouri’s
- [Mississippi Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/mississippi/mississippi-salary/) - Mississippi has faced a shortage of nurses for a number of years, and MSN-educated nurses such as advanced practice nurses are critical to providing high quality patient care. This is particularly true for rural areas that frequently face a shortage of physicians. Nurses such as APRNs are highly compensated for their additional education and enhanced
- [Minnesota Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/minnesota/minnesota-salary/) - Nurses with a high level of education such as an MSN have been shown to provide very high quality patient care. This is particularly true for advanced practice nurses such as nurse practitioners. Forty years of research has shown that the level of care they provide is comparable to that of doctors. The enhanced skill
- [Michigan Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/michigan/michigan-salary/) - Nurses with MSNs include advanced practice nurses who have been shown to provide safe, high-quality care for their patients. These professionals are highly compensated for their advanced level of expertise. In Michigan, they earned between 1.36 and 2.61 times more than staff nurses in 2013 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Michigan is
- [Massachusetts  Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/massachusetts/massachusetts-salary/) - Massachusetts has long been considered a national leader in health care. Part of the reason for this is its highly educated workforce that included 10,352 advanced practice nurses as of 2014, according to the Massachusetts Action Coalition. APRNs typically have a master’s degree and are highly compensated for their high quality, cost-effective, and accessible care.
- [Maryland Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/maryland/maryland-salary/) - Hospitals and other healthcare entities are increasing seeking highly skilled nurses to complement the work of doctors and provide high quality primary care to patients. In particular, nurses with MSNs are in demand, and many such professionals are licensed as advanced practice nurses such as nurse practitioners that are able to serve as primary care
- [Maine Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/maine/maine-salary/) - As the practice of medicine becomes more specialized and high tech, nurses with specialized training, such as advanced practice nurses, are increasingly in demand. Such MSN-educated nurses are highly compensated for their additional expertise. For instance, the median salaries for APRNs in Maine were 1.52 to 2.59 times greater than those of staff nurses in
- [Louisiana Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/louisiana/louisiana-salary/) - With their high level of knowledge, advanced practice nurses are increasingly being used in Louisiana to help alleviate the shortage of primary care physicians. This is particularly critical in rural areas of the state. These professionals are highly compensated for their advanced skill sets with salaries ranging from 1.52 to 2.37 times as much as
- [Kentucky Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/kentucky/kentucky-salary/) - The field of nursing is growing increasingly complex. Care in hospitals has become particularly demanding, since nurses have to make critical decisions and use more sophisticated technology to help save lives. Advanced practice nurses with MSNs are particularly well trained to handle these challenges and are highly compensated for their skillset. The salaries for APRNs
- [Kansas Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/kansas/kansas-salary/) - As the future of nursing evolves to providing ever more complex medical care, nurses with master’s degrees, such as those in advanced practice, are increasingly in demand. MSN-educated are highly compensated for their advanced skills with salaries that ranged from 1.5 to 2 times higher than those of staff nurses according to the Kansas Department
- [Iowa Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/iowa/iowa-salary/) - As modern medicine grows more complex and many areas are faced with a shortage of doctors, advanced practice nurses help to fill this void by providing quality care to patients at a fraction of the cost. Such nurses with master’s degrees are highly compensated for their expertise, as earning an MSN is known to greatly
- [Indiana Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/indiana/indiana-salary/) - As medical and surgical needs become more complex, nurses with graduate degrees are being sought for their ability to provide high-quality care and are highly compensated for their additional skills. Although only 8.8% of the entire RN workforce in Indiana had a master’s degree in 2011, this number has doubled since 1997 according to the
- [Illinois Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/illinois/illinois-salary/) - RNs thinking about returning to school to earn a master’s degree are motivated in part by the direct correlation between higher education and higher salaries. The 2012 nurse salary survey conducted by the Advance Healthcare Network for Nurses clearly illustrates the financial benefits of a MSN degree in the Midwestern region of the US: Bachelor’s
- [Idaho Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/idaho/idaho-salary/) - More and more BSN-educated nurses in Idaho are returning to school to get a master’s degree in nursing because of the professional and financial benefits. The 2012 survey conducted by the Advance Healthcare Network for Nurses revealed that BSN-educated nurses in the western region of the US earned an average annual salary of $75,975 compared
- [Hawaii Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/hawaii/hawaii-salary/) - Hawaii’s nurses are highly paid and well respected. Nonetheless, many RNs are opting to return to school to earn a master’s degree in nursing as a path to more opportunities for leadership, stimulating work, increased responsibility and greater financial security. The salary advantages of being MSN educated are well demonstrated by the 2012 national survey
- [Georgia Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/georgia/georgia-salary/) - An increasing number of RNs with associate’s and bachelor’s degrees are returning for their masters in nursing because they know it will mean better job and leadership opportunities, higher salaries and greater financial security. In 2012, the Advance Healthcare Network of Nurses conducted a national survey revealing the relationship between higher education and higher salaries.
- [Florida Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/florida/florida-salary/) - Earning an MSN in Florida is well worth the time and effort in terms of job opportunities, leadership possibilities and salary potential. The Advance Healthcare Network for Nurses 2012 salary survey of the southern states illustrated the salary potential that comes with earning an MSN. The survey revealed that an MSN resulted in an average
- [District of Columbia Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/district-of-columbia/district-of-columbia-salary/) - Many registered nurses in Washington, DC are returning to school to earn a master’s degree through specialized RN-MSN programs in advanced practice clinical roles, administration, education and informatics. It is time well spent in terms of increased opportunities, greater status and higher salaries. The 2012 survey of salaries conducted by the Advance Healthcare Network for
- [Delaware Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/delaware/delaware-salary/) - A higher education in the form of a Master of Science in Nursing pays off handsomely for Delaware’s nurses. According to the 2012 national survey conducted by the Advance Healthcare Network for Nurses, nurses in the Mid-Atlantic region with master’s degrees earned more than $12,000 more per year on average than those with bachelor’s degrees:
- [Connecticut Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/connecticut/connecticut-salary/) - This is an excellent time for RNs in Connecticut to return to school to get a master’s degree in nursing through an RN-MSN bridge program specific to advanced clinical practice, clinical leadership, education, administration or informatics. An MSN opens many doors for job advancement and increased earnings. The Advance Healthcare Network for Nurses 2012 Salary
- [Colorado Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/colorado/colorado-salary/) - There are many good reasons for a nurse in Colorado to pursue a graduate degree. MSN-educated nurses have both more opportunities and greater earning power. The Advanced Healthcare Network of Nurses survey of the western region maintains that while holders of a BSN degree can expect an average annual salary of $75,773, MSN-educated nurses can
- [California Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/california/california-salary/) - RN-MSN bridge programs are designed for RN generalists, as well aspiring educators, clinical leaders and administrators, not to mention the specialized programs specific to the various areas of advanced practice. In 2013 APNs made up 10.4 percent of California’s nursing workforce. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) California is the nation’s highest
- [Arkansas Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/arkansas/arkansas-salary/) - The salaries of Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) are extremely competitive in Arkansas. Nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetists can both expect to earn more than the national average. In all cases, earning an MSN degree will pay off financially. The 2012 national survey conducted by the Advance Healthcare Network of Nurses found the following average annual
- [Arizona Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/arizona/arizona-salary/) - Data compiled by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) shows that 1,689 nurses in Arizona were enrolled in graduate programs in 2013. Many of these graduate students were practicing RNs who had returned to school to complete RN-MSN programs with specialty tracks in advanced clinical practice, clinical leadership, administration, public health, informatics and
- [Alaska Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/alaska/alaska-salary/) - RNs in Alaska returning to school to earn a master’s degree so as to enter advanced practice or begin working non clinical roles in education, administration and informatics do so in part because of the increased earnings. In fact, Alaska is the top-paying state in the nation for nurse practitioners and it has the second
- [Alabama Salary](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/alabama/alabama-salary/) - Alabama is home to 15 American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)-accredited colleges of nursing. As of 2013 there were 3,780 students enrolled in RN-MSN programs in the state preparing for career advancement in such critical areas as advanced clinical practice, nursing education, public health, administration, clinical leadership and informatics. Pursuing a career change and
- [Wyoming](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/wyoming/) - Job growth and the need to replace retiring nurses will open up 1.1 million jobs for RNs and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) by the year 2022, according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ employment projections. As of 2014 there were 5,870 RNs licensed in the state of Wyoming with only 9.9% of that population
- [Nurse Educator](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/nurse-educator/) - Nurse educators are both registered nurses and educators, applying their clinical expertise and advanced education to the teaching profession. Nurse educators, who may work in either a classroom or clinical setting, are responsible for educating both future and current nurses, as well as serving as leaders in the implementation of evidence-based nursing practice. The overriding
- [Health Policy Nurse](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/health-policy-nurse/) - “Nurses must see policy as something they can shape, rather than something that happens to them.” - The Future of Nursing: Leading Changing, Advancing Health, Institute of Medicine (2010) Because nurses are at the bedside of the patients they serve, they best understand the health care needs of patients and communities; therefore, they are a
- [Critical Care Nurse](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/critical-care-nurse/) - Critical care nursing, interchanged with acute care nursing, is focused specifically on patients with life-threatening problems. Acutely and critically ill patients are defined by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) as those at a high risk for actual or potential life-threatening health problems and those who require complex care due to their highly vulnerable
- [Clinical Nurse Leader](https://www.rntomsnedu.org/clinical-nurse-leader/) - Clinical nurse leaders (CNLs) are graduate-prepared registered nurses (RNs) who are responsible for improving the quality and safety outcomes for patients and patient populations. The clinical nurse leader role was developed in 2003 in response for the need to plan and coordinate complex patient care in the U.S. CNLs are healthcare systems specialists who work
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