Nursing is a calling, and when you’re ready to take your career in caring to the next level, Excelsior’s online associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs are the smart choice for career mobility, increasing your earning potential, and advancing your professional education.
Excelsior’s School of Nursing has been designated a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing (NLN). Our online programs are designed for working nurses. Excelsior understands that you’re juggling work and life responsibilities, so we’ve created our programs with you in mind:
- Flexible 8-week and 15-week online courses
- Transfer credit for prior education and nursing certifications
- Financial aid and scholarships
- An understanding and supportive community of academic advisors, engaging faculty, and student peers
- Competitive tuition
Whatever your goals, we’re here to help you succeed. Take the next step and explore our programs.
Online Nursing Programs
Associate
AAS/AS: Build upon your healthcare experience and earn an associate degree that prepares you for the NCLEX-RN exam. Your degree transfers seamlessly into the RN to BS in Nursing program.
Bachelor’s
RN to BS in Nursing: Build on your professional experience to develop the competencies expected of bachelor’s-prepared RNs. Develop nursing leadership skills and gain a well-rounded liberal arts education—100% online.
Dual Degree
RN to MS in Nursing Education: Earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing Education in this challenging online dual-degree program. You’ll begin with general education courses and progress through advanced nursing coursework at the undergraduate and graduate levels to prepare you for a career in nursing education.
RN to MS in Nursing Informatics: Efficiently complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing Informatics with this accelerated program. Build on your experience with general education courses and move through advanced nursing coursework to learn how to use patient care data to improve healthcare outcomes at your organization.
RN to MS in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems: Ready yourself for nursing leadership in this online program for RNs. Learn to effectively manage people, clinical activities, and budgets as you complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems.
Master’s
MS in Nursing Education (38 credits): Meet the demand for nurse educators with this fully online master’s program. Equip yourself to teach in academic settings, clinical settings, or within the community and public health system.
MS in Nursing Informatics (36 credits): Improve patient outcomes with data and information. Prepare yourself to enhance patient care at your organization through this fully online program.
MS in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems (38 credits): In this online program, you’ll develop expert leadership skills and learn to manage clinical units, fiscal challenges, organizational systems, and human resources.
