RN to MN in Nursing MN
This pathway of the RN to MN program prepares RN graduates as nursing leaders and educators at the point of care with a master’s degree. This program provides the groundwork for practice as a clinical nurse leader or clinical nurse educator.
Students who choose the nursing master’s program will have a jump-start on the nursing core courses (nine credits), which will be taken during the RN to BS program. Upon admission to the RN to MN program, students complete the remaining 33 required credits in the post-licensure MN curriculum, for a total of 42 graduate credits for the MN.
Program Type
Master’s
Program Format
On Campus
Certification Eligibility
Nursing certification is important to students, alumni and the health care facilities they work in. Graduates of the UWM Master of Nursing are eligible to take the Clinical Nurse Leaders (CNL) or Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) examination.
CNLs are providers and managers of patient care. They design, implement and evaluate care by coordinating, delegating and supervising the services provided by their team, which includes licensed nurses, technicians and other health professionals.
CNEs are educators who provide clinical expertise to clinicians and patients through skills and education to improve health outcomes. CNEs educate not only patients but also nurses and future nurses.
Build upon your clinical expertise to become a nurse leader or nurse educator
The Master of Nursing (MN) prepares graduates for advanced generalist practice in culturally diverse urban communities at the point of care. Students complete undergraduate coursework followed by graduate-level courses and specialty courses leading to the master’s degree.
Students are able to choose from two pathways for this program:
- Expedited RN entry to MN Path: students enroll as a “special student” while completing four courses in the undergraduate program while the student earns a Master of Nursing. Students in this path are associate degree nurses with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing.
- RN to BS in Nursing to MN Path: Students will complete the nursing core courses while earning a BS in Nursing, followed by graduate courses to earn the Master of Nursing.
Thirty nursing credits from your previous degree in nursing are awarded upon completion of one of the advanced nursing courses with a minimum grade of “B-” or higher.
WCTS Articulation Agreement for A.D.N. graduates of May 1996 or later will have a minimum total of 30 non-nursing credits applied to the UWM degree.
Scholarships & Funding
We understand that financial support is important to every student. A variety of options are available to help students finance their education at UWM, including over $500,000 in nursing scholarships & funding awarded annually, as well as loans, grants, student employment, fellowships, military education benefits and more. UWM offers generous aid options for students seeking to be nurse educators or nurse faculty.
Expedited RN to MN Courses
These courses are for students in the expedited path. Courses are available to students through all RN to BSN modalities including BSN at Work and School, BSN@Home and UW Flex Option (competency-based assessment).
| Course | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management | NURS 441 | 3 |
| Research and Evidence Based Practice | NURS 446 | 3 |
| Information Management and Healthcare Technology | NURS 453 | 3 |
| Community Health Nursing | NURS 454 | 3 |
RN to BS to MN Courses
These courses are for students in the RN to BS in Nursing to MN pathway.
| Course | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice | NURS 407 | 3 |
| Chronic Care Management | NURS 441 | 3 |
| Research & Evidence-Based Practice | NURS 446 | 3 |
| Leadership & Management | NURS 447 | 3 |
| Information Management & Healthcare Technology | NURS 453 | 3 |
| Community Health Nursing | NURS 454 | 3 |
| Nursing Elective | 3 | |
| Evidence-Based Practice I | NURS 725 | 3 |
| Biostatistics | NURS 720 | 3 |
| Health Promotion | NURS 712 | 3 |
Master of Nursing Courses
| Course | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Pharmacology | NURS 707 | 3 |
| Physiological Basis of Advanced Nursing Practice | NURS 753 | 3 |
| Comprehensive Assessment of Health | NURS 754 | 3 |
| Epidemiology | NURS 727 | 3 |
| Leading and Managing in Systems of Care | NURS 709 | 3 |
| Care Management Practicum | NURS 734 | 3 |
| Outcomes and Quality Management | NURS 750 | 3 |
| Information Systems for Clinical Decision Making | NURS 773 | 3 |
| Health Policy | NURS 803 | 3 |
Master in Nursing Speciality Courses
Clinical Nurse Leader Track
| Course | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Outcomes and Quality Management | NURS 750 | 3 |
| Information Systems for Clinical Decision Making | NURS 773 | 3 |
| Evidence-Based Care Management | NURS 723 | 3 |
| MN Residency I | NURS 734 | 3 |
| MN Residency II | NURS 789 | 3 |
| Transformation to Clinical Leadership | NURS 699 | 1 |
Clinical Nurse Educator Track
| Course | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Principles and Foundations of Adult Education, | AD LDSP 757 | 3 |
| Using Technology with the Adult Learner, | AD LDSP 707 | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Nursing Education, | NURS 716 | 3 |
| MN Residency in Nursing and Health Information I | NURS 718 | 3 |
| MN Residency in Nursing and Health Information I | NURS 719 | 3 |
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The masters degree program in nursing at UW-Milwaukee is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education http://www.ccneaccreditation.org. The program is also approved by the State of Wisconsin Board of Nursing.
