RN to BSN to MSN – Community Health Take Your Nursing Career to a New Level
153
Credit Hours
100% online,* 8-week courses
Automatic minimum 39 credits for RN licensure and transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Help Your Community Overcome Health Challenges with Liberty’s Online RN-BSN-MSN in Community Health
As a licensed nurse, you work closely with patients to meet their immediate health needs. Throughout this process, these patients also need guidance on how to live healthier lives and avoid health challenges outside of the hospital setting. Liberty University’s online RN to BSN to MSN in Community Health is designed to provide you with the tools you need to develop relationships within the community so you can identify and address their health needs.
By pursuing our RN-BSN-MSN in Community Health, you will gain the skills and confidence to help your community make positive, healthy life decisions. This program is designed to help you complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing credential on your way to earning your Master of Science in Nursing – all within a shorter total time frame. With these advanced degrees, you can prepare yourself for new heights in your nursing career. Your training in community health can also prepare you for opportunities in leadership and outreach. Let Liberty University partner with you to help meet your career goals with the online RN-BSN-MSN in Community Health, and you can look forward to a bright future.
Liberty maintains strict compliance with all licensure requirements for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Not a Virginia resident? We want to help find the best program for you! To view educational requirements and whether a specific program aligns with the licensure requirements for your state, please review our licensure/certification requirements webpage.
*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.
Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and the postgraduate APRN certificate program at Liberty University School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Why Choose Liberty’s MSN Community Health Nursing Degree?
As an innovator in distance education since 1985, we know what it takes to create a balance of flexibility and quality that can help you get the skills you need to achieve your dreams, all while fitting into your life. With our flexible, 8-week course formats, you will be able to keep up with the demands of your nursing profession while simultaneously enhancing your knowledge of nursing and learning to incorporate healthcare policy. Additionally, you can confidently pursue your degree here since all of Liberty’s nursing programs hold accreditation through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
While earning your RN-BSN-MSN degree, you can be confident that you will be learning about community health and advanced nursing practice from a faculty of healthcare experts with years of experience in the field. As a graduate from Liberty, you will be equipped with practical skills and advanced studies so you can work with leaders to create positive changes in the businesses, schools, and public spaces in your area. If you want to increase your career opportunities and help make change happen in your community, Liberty’s online RN-BSN-MSN program can help you prepare for a fulfilling career.
What Will You Study in Our MSN Community Health Nursing Program?
Our RN to BSN to MSN takes you through the content of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, which expands on your nursing training to improve your nursing practice techniques. Your undergraduate nursing courses will cover new topics in treatments, assessments, and problem-solving that can help equip you for more advanced roles in the nursing field.
Liberty University’s online graduate nursing courses will then further develop your administrative, leadership, and advanced practice skills to help equip you for management and leadership in the nursing setting. The community health focus of this program will provide you with the information you need to succeed in fulfilling the role of a nurse by serving the needs of the public.
Through our graduate nursing content, you can learn to provide care to individuals within the community, educate patients through community-based intervention programs, and identify and correct multiple health issues. You will also cover advanced health topics in biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, and social and behavioral sciences. Liberty University’s RN-BSN-MSN in Community Health will also include practicum courses that will expand your engagement within the community and teach you to be a successful public health nurse.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Community center RN manager
- Disaster relief planner
- Emergency response team administrator
- Home care RN manager
- Medical health inspector
Featured Courses
- HLTH 503 – Principles of Epidemiology
- HLTH 505 – Principles of Environmental Health
- NURS 501 – Health Policy and Ethics*
- NURS 503 – Managing Population Health*
*Course guide available upon request
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Nursing.
- View the Graduate Nursing Course Guides (login required).
- A background check is required in preparation for the MSN practicums.
Degree Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we’re committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. Liberty’s RN to BSN to MSN track has a reduced tuition rate of $330 per credit hour for part- or full-time attendance. This includes the tuition for graduate courses!
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
BSN and BSN-MSN (Dual Degree) | $330/Credit |
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Military BSN and BSN-MSN (Dual Degree) | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for the Online RN-BSN-MSN in Community Health Degree
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Proof of RN license
- Documentation showing that you are a graduate of a National League for Nursing-accredited nursing program leading to an associate degree or hospital diploma
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 3.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
At this time, our RN to BSN to MSN degree is limited in certain states. Please view the licensure/certification requirements for your state. International students can contact the School of Nursing for questions about admission to their specific degree of interest. View additional admission requirements here.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of pursuing an online RN to BSN to MSN degree?
- 39 credits for RN license – With an RN license, you will receive 39 hours of course credits toward your nursing degree.
- Reduced tuition rate – For any of Liberty’s RN to BSN to MSN tracks, you’ll pay only $330 per credit hour for part- or full-time attendance!
- Liberty’s School of Nursing offers the online RN to BSN to MSN program in an accelerated format. Call us today to find out how you can accelerate your BSN and MSN online.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
What hands-on experience will I receive in my online program?
You will be able to receive hands-on experience with three in-person practicums opportunities during your program.
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