As a nurse, you know more and more hospitals are seeking BSN or MSN degrees. If you have an ADN or RN, we can help. Our proven curriculum is ideal for students who value a faith-focused, forward-thinking nursing education, but want to blend that process as seamlessly as possible with their current busy schedule.
The Nursing - RN-BSN-MSN Completion program of Concordia University Wisconsin gives you an opportunity to achieve your ambitions without disrupting your life. Our flexible online program builds on the foundation of your previous RN or ADN experience. Take one class at a time online while you continue working. You’ll benefit from all the hallmarks of our quality program: our dedicated and expert faculty; our classroom, laboratory, and simulation experiences; and our case-study approach to learning, with minimal lectures and an emphasis on hands-on student discovery.
By combining your BSN and MSN studies, you'll save significant time and cost. In addition, up to 85 credits will be accepted in transfer toward the bachelor’s degree (121 credits required to complete BSN, 36 for residency).
Concordia’s graduates consistently are above the national average for national certification exams. They reflect the critical thinking and professional skills needed for future nurse leaders in both the clinical as well as the academic areas.
At Concordia, you will be well prepared to lead with ethical, professional excellence, and Christian care and concern. Our curriculum will give you a hands-on, multidisciplinary education, which will set you apart. Our nurses are globally-minded men and women who transform lives and influence communities through Christ-like service and leadership.
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You can apply until:
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Starting in
You can apply until:
Everyone
Always verify the dates on the programme website.
Plan to apply 3-4 months prior to your intended start date.
Courses include:
Minimum required score:
The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. Delivered and marked by computer, it reports on a scale between 10 and 90.
More about PTE AcademicYou need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.