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ADN (RN) to MSN Program

Master's Degree | Hybrid

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6/8/2022 Update: We are not currently enrolling students for this program

ADN RN to MSN Program in Oakland, California

6/8/2022 Update: We are not currently enrolling students for this program. Please submit any questions on this program to admissions@hnu.edu.

For RN's that want to do more to elevate patient care, HNU’s ADN (RN) to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program offers a personalized learning experience and convenient class schedule. Whether you’re interested in meeting the demand for California nurse educators or you’re planning to pursue an administrative role, our highly experienced and supportive faculty will make sure you achieve your nursing career goals.

Holy Names University MSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

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Learn more about our California RN to MSN Bridge Program!

Contact an enrollment counselor with any questions you have about this MSN pathway program.

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Career Outcomes

Where an ADN (RN) to MSN degree can take you

The ADN (RN) to MSN program will prepare you for a leadership role in any healthcare environment including a hospital, community clinic, healthcare agency, government agency, educational institution, physicians office, patients’ home, and hospice.

Students who complete this program are eligible to apply for the FNP post master’s certificate program.

  • Nurse Manager

    Intensive Care

  • Patient Care Leader

    Care Facility

  • Quality Manager

    Pharmaceutical Company

Earn Your ADN to MSN at Holy Names University

Are you choosing between ADN to MSN Nurse Practitioner Programs in California? Find your home at Holy Names University in Oakland. As a student-centered university, we focus on offering quality education. At HNU, we provide crucial learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. Graduates who earn an ADN to MSN receive a versatile degree that creates countless career opportunities.

With a nursing degree from HNU, past and present Hawks soar in any direction their dreams take them. Check out the testimonials on our People of HNU page to see where some of our alumni have flown. What will you do after completing the ADN to MSN bridge program?

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Holy Names University ADN to MSN program students
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Innovative and Personalized

Program Highlights

• Innovative programming: students can complete the MSN degree in just 2 years.
• Convenient class schedule: classes meet online and in person (on-campus classes are one weekend per month).
• Passionate faculty with extensive nursing experience.
• State-of-the-art Nursing Simulation Center.
• Concentrations available in nursing education and nursing administration

Student Experience

At Holy Names, our students enjoy small class sizes. In each course, you’ll receive individualized attention that helps you achieve your learning goals. Our faculty members are experts in their fields. In fact, 90% of HNU’s faculty have completed the highest degree in their field of study. These instructors know you by name and, over the course of your education, you’ll develop a personal relationship with them. Those connections are important inside the classroom and long after graduation.

Our hybrid ADN to MSN program meets one weekend per month (three weekends per semester). We’ve designed the program as a flexible option for students who have other commitments, like careers and families. You’ll attend physical and virtual classes over the course of two to three years. We use inventive teaching strategies to help our students receive the modern training and clinical experience they’ll need in their chosen health professions. Learning opportunities include simulations and employment in partnered medical organizations.

When you pursue your ADN to MSN, you can do so with a concentration in nursing education and nursing administration. Adding a specialization to your MSN provides focused opportunities. If you choose a subject for emphasis, you’ll have a tailored curriculum designed to prepare you for a career in a particular area of interest. Those schedules combine core nursing classes with concentrated classes in your specialty.

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Partnership discounts available

Employed in Health Care?

HNU is pleased to offer a discounted tuition rate to new students and alumni who are employed by one of our partner hospitals, health systems, or organizations.

We strive to create many opportunities for our students to receive financial aid because we believe that education should be accessible. We offer program-specific scholarships and other funds for Hawks who qualify.

Many students in our ADN to MSN programs in California enjoy hospital partnerships. Students who work in certain medical settings can receive a discount worth 15% of their tuition costs.

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Ask About Our ADN to MSN Programs in Northern California

If you’re ready to take on an elevated role in patient care, administration, or ambulatory nursing, consider applying to ADN to MSN Nurse Practitioner programs in California. Holy Names University’s admissions counselors are ready to answer all your questions. Do you want to know more about our wooded campus that sprawls across 60 acres in Oakland, California? Or do you have questions about specific classes in our curriculum? Reach out to us for all the information you’ll need.

We’ll empower you to make the best decision for your needs and goals! Get in touch with us online, and take a step closer to your dream career. Request more information about HNU’s ADN to MSN program today!

A program sneak preview

Sample courses

Here are just a few of the courses you may take.

Theoretical Advanced Nursing

Study the philosophical and conceptual perspectives of advanced practice nursing.

Health Law & Ethics

Examine the federal, state, and local laws affecting healthcare delivery and healthcare organization policy.

Healthcare Economics

Introduction to economic theories applicable to the U.S. healthcare system and how the economics of healthcare impact the model of healthcare delivery.