BS to MSN Option

Students enter the program with 17-20 credits (grade B or better) of prerequisite coursework from an accredited college or university.

• Human or Animal Anatomy and Physiology: 6-8 credits (courses must have been completed within the past 5 years)

• Microbiology: 3-4 credits

• Nutrition: 2-3 credits Take at Hopkins Nursing

• Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan: 3 credits Take at Hopkins Nursing

• Statistics: 3 credits (should include topics of correlation and linear regression; experimental design such as t-tests, analysis of variance and chi-square; suggested departments: psychology, sociology, education, biology, and mathematics. Statistics courses offered by business, management, and economics departments typically are more theory-based and lack the experimental design component.)

Tuition and Other Costs

Bachelor's

Once student completes the bachelor’s portion of the program he/she will incur expenses for the part-time MSN program.  In this program each student will be completing a paid clinical residency while completing a part-time master’s program.  Tuition reimbursement may be available from the hospital providing the clinical residency. Figures below are projections for the September 2011-May 2012 year and are subject to change based on date of enrollment into the MSN program.  

MSN

*Full-time: 12 credit hours per semester
**All students must have health coverage.  Purchase of the School’s plan is optional.
***Amounts for other expenses vary based upon student's selection of books, supplies, and living arrangements.

Billed expenses are subject to change without prior notice.    

The Office of Student Financial Services is available to provide counseling on financing opportunities to ensure that students are able to pursue their educational goals.

The School of Nursing participates in several financial aid programs that can help to pay education expenses, including grants, scholarships, loans, and work study. Students typically fund their studies through a combination of these sources.

Scholarships & Grants

Grants are awards based on financial need that do not have to be repaid. Many students also benefit from scholarships and awards based on merit.  More

Loans

Many students will avail themselves of loans to help finance their School of Nursing Education. If necessary, we encourage you to borrow only what is absolutely essential to cover your educational costs.  More

Employment Opportunities

Many students locate part-time employment to help pay education expenses. Numerous positions are available on campus and within various community based organizations. These jobs provide students with opportunities to gain practical work experience. Most positions are funded through the Federal Work-Study Program.  More

Other Funding Sources

We encourage students to seek outside funding opportunities. Information can be obtained from library resource books and professional organizations and alumni organizations.  More