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Advance Your Nursing Career at Shawnee State University
Are you ready to advance your career by continuing your nursing education?
At Shawnee State University we offer convenient quality education that will help you reach your career goals. Whether you are looking to complete your Bachelor of Science in Nursing or move on to a Master of Science in Nursing, Shawnee State has the right program for you.
Shawnee State University’s RN-BSN program is fully online, allowing you to complete your degree without putting your work on hold. Our flexible, ACEN-accredited degree is ranked among the top 4 most affordable nursing degrees in Ohio by College Choice.
The Master of Science in Nursing is also built for working nurses. The program is fully online and offers two concentrations- Nursing Education and Nursing Leadership.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Online RN-BSN Pathway
Maintain your full-time nursing role while earning your BSN online.
Finish your bachelor's degree without putting your nursing career on hold. The fully online RN-BSN at Shawnee State is built for working RNs — flexible, ACEN-accredited, and one of the most affordable nursing degrees in Ohio.
The RN to BSN program is ranked among the top 4 Most Affordable Nursing Degrees in Ohio by CollegeChoice.
Learn more at shawnee.edu/rn-bsn
RN-BSN Overview
Shawnee State University’s fully online RN to BSN program is designed for working nurses ready to take the next step in their careers. Whether you're looking to expand your clinical expertise, take on leadership roles, or prepare for graduate-level study, our flexible and affordable program helps you reach your goals without putting your career on pause.
With small class sizes and experienced nursing faculty who are committed to your success, our program delivers a student-first experience in a convenient format. The curriculum is ACEN-accredited and built to meet the real-world demands of modern healthcare—giving you the advanced skills and credentials employers are looking for.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Advance your nursing career without stepping away from it.
Shawnee State's fully online MSN offers two concentrations — Nursing Education and Nursing Leadership — built around the needs of rural and underserved communities.
Shawnee State University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is designed for registered nurses ready to lead, educate, and advocate at a higher level. With two fully online concentrations — Nursing Education and Nursing Leadership — this graduate program prepares nursing professionals to transform care in their communities without stepping away from the work they’re already doing.
MSN Overview
This “place-based” program encourages nurses to stay rooted in their communities while gaining the expertise to drive change. Whether your dream is mentoring future nurses or improving healthcare systems, our curriculum emphasizes the delivery of care in rural and underserved regions — getting you ready to meet today’s healthcare challenges head-on.
Designed with your schedule in mind, our 36-credit hour program can be completed in as little as five semesters full-time, or eight semesters part-time. Courses are delivered in 7-week sessions with three annual start dates, so you can begin when it works for you. You’ll complete two capstone practicums — which can take place in your home area — and apply everything you’ve learned in a project tailored to your goals.
Questions?
Nursing Contacts
School of Nursing
Phone: (740) 351-3146
Email: chhs@shawnee.edu
Dr. Kimberley Dinsey-Read
Title: Director, School of Nursing
Email: kdinseyread@shawnee.edu
Phone: (740) 351-3446
Admissions Contacts
Assistant Director, Selective Admissions
Becky Baldridge
Email: Bbaldridge@shawnee.edu
Phone: (740) 351-3470
Book time with Becky Baldridge
Schedule a Selective Admissions Advising Appointment
Admissions Email: admissions@shawnee.edu
Graduate Admissions Email: gradadmissions@shawnee.edu
Graduate Admissions
Phone: (740) 351-3177
Email: gradadmissions@shawnee.edu
Free Tuition and Financial Aid
Shawnee State's tuition is among the lowest in Ohio, and the Shawnee Advantage Tuition Guarantee keeps your rate flat for four years. Scholarships including Choose Ohio First and the Pell-Eligible Free Tuition Program may also apply.
See if you Qualify for Free Tuition
Ohio students can apply to receive a $1,500 scholarship up to full-tuition when you apply and are accepted.
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to submitting your application.
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