Drexel University's RN-MSN "bridge" program is available for nurses who have a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing and now wish to pursue an MSN degree. Applicants to this program must complete the admission process to the MSN program and seek initial advisement from the MSN program academic advisors. The bridge program is available only to students applying for the MSN Advanced Role programs–it is not available for students wishing to pursue an MSN Nurse Practitioner degree; however, to learn more about alternative pathways to becoming a nurse practitioner, contact the Graduate Nursing Division (see contact information below).
The graduate program department chair reviews the applicant's file for program eligibility and prerequisites are established on an individual basis.
The "bridge" program consists of one undergraduate course. Individuals with extensive professional experience may request to waive the bridge course. The required "bridge course" in the MSN Advanced Role track is NURS 335 Genetics and Genomics: Application to Nursing Practice (4.5 quarter credits). This class is available entirely online and is delivered in a 10-week quarter term session. This course is offered in every term and includes mandatory synchronous class meetings.
After successfully completing all requirements and admission to the MSN program, students progress directly into graduate-level courses. (Note: The BSN is not awarded in this program.)
Program Requirements
MSN pathway for nurses with a non-nursing BA or BS. RN license is required.
| NURS 335 | Genetics and Genomics: Application to Nursing Practice | 4.5 |
Eligible MSN Programs
- MSN Clinical Nurse Leader
- MSN in Healthcare Simulation
- MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Management
- MSN in Nursing Education
- MSN in Quality, Safety, and Risk Management in Healthcare
- MSN in Public Health Nursing
- Nurse Practitioner programs are not eligible
