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Kaplan University RN to MSN

About Kaplan University RN to MSN Programs:

There are two Master's Degrees in Nursing available through Kaplan's online education system. One area of specialization is Nursing Administration, a course of study designed for the RN who wants to get off the floor and into a supervisorial role managing shifts, scheduling and continuing education programs. Nurse managers are key players in a healthcare facility, responsible for keeping the nursing staff efficient and up to date on training as well as handling issues between the doctors on staff and nursing personnel.

Kaplan also offers a Master's in Nursing with specialization in the role of Nurse Educator. Teaching aspiring RNs is one option for a graduate with this degree, but there is also the area of continuing education, an annual requirement for most Registered Nurses and also a necessity due to the rapid advancement of medical technology and equipment. New diagnostic tools lead to new treatment choices and new terminology; RNs must be kept current on new medical options if the doctors they work with are using them.

  • Master Degrees

    • MS in Nursing Nurse Administrator

      If you are ready to move into a more administrative or managerial position in your nursing career, a Master's degree specializing in Nurse Administration may be just the degree for you. You will study with knowledgeable practicing professionals, preparing you for certification with the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Best of all, with this online course you can study without having to put the career you love now on hold.

    • MS in Nursing Nurse Educator

      Are you looking to move out of the hospital room and into the classroom -- not as a student this time, but as a teacher? With a Nurse Educator degree, that time may be sooner than you'd think. This program not only enhances your nursing skills, but educates you in curriculum design and the latest in nursing and teaching theory, leaving you prepared for the CNE credential examination and a career in educating in no time.

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