Nursing MSN

Advance your career in R.I.’s top industry.

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Enrich the health and well-being of individuals with an advanced nursing degree.

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Nurses with advanced degrees are in high demand throughout the healthcare industry. This program prepares working nurses to take the next step in their careers. Students choose from three concentrations in high-need specialties: adult/gerontology acute care clinical nurse specialist (CNS), adult/gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (NP), and population/public health nursing.

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  • This program is for registered nurses seeking advanced studies in high-demand specialties or who are preparing to take the next step in their careers.

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Learn all about Rhode Island College's MSN and MS-DNP programs.

  • Monday, March 3 from 5:30–7 pm EST

The RIC Advantage

The BSN, MSN and DNP programs at Rhode Island College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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RIC nursing graduates consistently achieve top NCLEX Pass Rates, outperforming state and national averages.

Our Nursing Faculty

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Zvart Onanian School of Nursing

From the Bachelor of Science in Nursing to the Doctor of Nursing Practice, the Rhode Island College Zvart Onanian School of Nursing educates and prepares graduates for the challenges of today’s complex health care settings.