Today’s healthcare world needs nurses prepared not just to care but to lead, advocate, and create meaningful change. At St. Kate’s, we're leading the way to addressing growing healthcare concerns by helping you build the leadership and policy expertise needed to create a real impact for patients and communities.

Our RN to MSN program provides a streamlined and flexible way for associate degree registered nurses to earn their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). With three unique, specialty-focused programs, St. Kate's is empowering nurses to lead, influence, and transform healthcare. We blend advanced nursing principles with the specialized skills most valuable in today's healthcare landscape.

St. Kate's offers three unique focused program specialties in:

• Data Analytics
• Nursing Business Management
• Nurse Educator

Upon completion of our MSN program, students can also continue seamlessly on to one of our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs.

RN-MSN students receive a head start on a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with 12 credits that can be directly applied toward their DNP degree.

Our clinical placement liaisons and faculty work with students to identify and develop the required practicum experience and are available in-person and online.

Through our supportive, diverse learning community where you’ll learn alongside expert faculty, passionate classmates, and professional community partners, you’ll gain confidence and strengthen your voice as a nurse leader.

Join our School of Nursing Legacy
For over 120 years, St. Kate's highly-regarded nursing programs have been preparing nurses to deliver outstanding patient care across diverse healthcare settings. Our legacy of commitment to social justice and community-oriented leadership means graduates are not just prepared for career advancement but also to make a positive societal impact, advocating for equitable healthcare outcomes.

Certification Exam Opportunities
Graduates who complete our programs may be eligible to take the National League for Nursing (NLN) Nurse Educator Certification (CNE), and/or Nursing Professional Development Certification (NCP-BC).

Format: Online
Start:
RN-MSN Nurse Educator: Spring, Summer
RN-MSN Data Analytics: Fall, Summer
RN-MSN Nursing Business Management: Fall, Summer, Spring
Credits required: 37-38
Time to completion: 2 years
Tuition per credit: $760
Total Tuition: $28,120-$28,880
^{*90 practicum experience hours are required for all RN-MSN graduates and can be in-person or online}
Rates are subject to change each Jun 1.

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Program Accreditation

The master’s program is accredited by the ACEN, and this new program option has been submitted to be included as a component of the accredited program.

A complete list of nursing program accreditations is available on our Nursing Accreditation page. Nursing Accreditation page.