Bachelor/Master of Science (BS/MS) in

Nursing (RN to BSN/MSN Nurse Executive)

Online

Program Overview

The RN to BSN/MSN program of study is an accelerated option for the experienced, highly qualified registered nurse who holds an associate degree or diploma in nursing. The MSN degree has a concentration in Nurse Executive.

Online Program Format

50-56 Credit Hours

Bachelor's: $399
Master's: $480 Tuition Per Hour

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Registered nurses who meet MSN program admission criteria can apply for early admission to the Graduate School while completing the BSN requirements. The RN to BSN/MSN track decreases the time required to complete both the BSN and MSN degree programs. The BSN degree is awarded after completion of all BSN requirements in the fourth semester. The Master of Science in Nursing with a Nurse Executive concentration is awarded after completion of all MSN requirements.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master’s degree program in nursing at The University of Alabama are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Application Deadline	April 1 for summer admission
Required For Entrance	RN licensure
Practicum	Yes
Are test scores required?	ACT and SAT scores are not required through the Fall 2026 entry term
Scholarships and Grants Available	Discover a range of scholarships and grants to support your educational journey

Curriculum

Courses for the program, including core courses with the exception of the sciences, are offered online. No campus attendance is required. Credit for 40 hours of nursing courses is awarded upon admission to the University as an RN to BSN/MSN student. As a rule, students are required to complete the entire core curriculum before beginning Nursing coursework. We can, however, allow students to begin the nursing courses with 1-2 outstanding or pending prerequisites with departmental approval.

Please note that courses are subject to change.

Prerequisite Requirements

Biology with Lab (or Chemistry with Lab)
Human Anatomy & Physiology with Lab I & II
Microbiology with Lab
English Composition I & II (or English 103)
Fine Arts (or Approved Humanities)
General Psychology (or Approved Social Behavioral Science or History Elective)
History
Human Growth and Development (or Approved Social Behavioral Science or History Elective)
Humanities (Ethics Preferred)
Literature
Mathematics

Prerequisite for Second Degree Students

The Capstone College of Nursing welcomes students with a baccalaureate degree in another field to pursue a bachelor of science in nursing degree or master’s of science in nursing degree.

Biology with Lab (or Chemistry with Lab)
Human Anatomy & Physiology with Lab I & II
Microbiology with Lab

View more information about this program through the University’s catalog.

These programs require a field placement component. It is the student’s responsibility to secure a site for the field placement.

Required Nursing Courses – RN to BSN/MSN Nurse Executive

NUR 319 Nursing Informatics for Registered Nurses
NUR 348 Role Transition in Baccalaureate Nursing
NUR 449 Community Health for Registered Nurses
NUR 737 Interdisciplinary Leadership & Role Development for Practice Excellence
NUR 727 Foundations of IS and EBP
NUR 740 Health Policy & Politics
NUR 465 Complex Client for RN
NUR 735 Population Health
NUR 733 Informatics for Advanced Practice Nursing
NUR 549 Roles & Leadership in Nursing Administration
NUR 550 Roles & Leadership in Nursing Administration Practicum (180 clinical hours)
NUR 551 U.S. Health Care Systems and Quality & Safety
NUR 552 U.S. Health Care Systems and Quality & Safety Practicum (180 clinical hours)
NUR 553 Advanced Financing & Strategic Planning in Health Care
NUR 554 Advanced Financing & Strategic Planning in Health Care Practicum (180 clinical hours)
NUR 599 Optional Thesis

Total credit hours in upper division and MSN program = 50-56

View more information about this program through the University’s catalog.

Admission

To be considered for admission to the RN to BSN/MSN track, students must meet the following requirements:

Unencumbered RN license in the United States
Graduate from an ACEN or CNEA accredited associate’s degree program or from a diploma nursing program
Completion of the lower-division requirements (core curriculum) with a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) in lower-division courses
An undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 grading scale) for the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate work

Students must apply for admission to the Graduate School by April 1.

Before applying, contact Sanitria Armistad at SanitriaA.bama@ua.edu. Or you may call 205-348-2616 or 800-313-3591.

If you reside or intend to seek professional licensure outside of the state of Alabama, please review the requirements for that state prior to applying to this program.

Find more information and learn about restrictions related to this degree program that may exist regarding licensure in the state in which you reside.