Advance Your Nursing Career
91¶ÌÊÓƵ's BSN to MSN Direct Admission Pathway allows qualified undergraduate nursing students to transition seamlessly into graduate education. Students who meet the pathway requirements are granted direct admission to the MSN Nurse Educator or MSN Nurse Administrator program, providing a clear path from the bachelor's degree to graduate study.
Why Choose the BSN to MSN Pathway?
Students admitted through the pathway can:
- Secure admission to an MSN program while completing the BSN.
- Transition seamlessly from undergraduate to graduate education.
- Continue learning with 91¶ÌÊÓƵ's experienced nursing faculty.
- Prepare for leadership or educator roles in nursing.
- Complete graduate study through a flexible program designed for working nurses.
Start Graduate Coursework Early
Qualified BSN students may be eligible to enroll in up to four graduate nursing courses (12 credits) while completing the BSN program, with approval from the undergraduate and graduate nursing program directors. These graduate courses will apply toward the MSN degree, allowing students to begin graduate study before earning their bachelor's degree.
Enrollment in graduate coursework is subject to available space. Priority registration is given to students already enrolled in the MSN program.
Eligibility Requirements
91¶ÌÊÓƵ BSN students are eligible for the BSN to MSN Direct Admission Pathway if they:
- Are scheduled to graduate from the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ BSN program (BSN alumni remain eligible for direct admission for up to two years after graduation.)
- Complete at least eight (8) units of coursework at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the nursing major
- Submit one recommendation from a 91¶ÌÊÓƵ undergraduate nursing faculty member
- Submit a current professional résumé
Available MSN Programs
Qualified students may apply for direct admission to one of the following graduate nursing programs:
Next Steps
Eligible students should submit the graduate application, faculty recommendation, and professional résumé. Once admitted through the pathway, students may begin graduate study following completion of the BSN program or, if eligible, begin approved graduate coursework while completing the BSN.
Questions?
If you'd like to learn more about the BSN to MSN Direct Admission Pathway or discuss your graduate education plans, please contact:
Caroline Bechtel, M.Ed.
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions and Lead Student Experience Mentor
Email: bechtelc@moravian.edu
Phone: 610-625-7131