Online RN-BSN-MSN | Health Policy

153

Credit Hours

Online,* 8-week courses

Automatic minimum 39 credits for RN licensure and transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Prepare to Pursue Leadership Roles in the Healthcare Industry with Liberty’s Online RN-BSN-MSN in Health Policy

As a nurse, you have hands-on experience with what works well in the healthcare industry – and what needs improvement. By building on your nursing background with advanced nursing studies and policy knowledge, you can be a positive influence in healthcare policy at the local or national level. Liberty University’s RN to BSN to MSN in Health Policy can help you use your nursing license in a way that will help improve the lives of patients and healthcare professionals.

Through our RN-BSN-MSN program, you can gain the knowledge needed to work with leaders and government officials to improve healthcare in your community and nationwide. 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. With policy expertise, you can be better equipped for new opportunities in leadership in the healthcare industry. Let Liberty University partner with you to help meet your career goals with the online RN-BSN-MSN in Health Policy, and you can look forward to a bright future.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Bachelor of Science in Nursing for RNs – Post-Licensure Master of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN to MSN) – Health Policy.

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).

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Why Choose Liberty’s RN-MSN in Health Policy Program?

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 studying healthcare policy from a faculty of healthcare experts with years of experience in the field. As a graduate from Liberty, you can be equipped with practical skills and advanced studies so you can work with leaders to create positive change in healthcare policy. If you want to increase your career opportunities and help make change happen in your industry, Liberty’s online RN-BSN-MSN program can help you get there.

What Will You Study in Our Nursing and Healthcare Policy 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 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 equip you for management and leadership roles in the nursing setting. In the health policy area of study, you will also expand your knowledge of the nursing field to identify how health policy impacts health outcomes. You will study how to analyze healthcare laws, regulations, and public policies, devise strategies to advocate policy change, and implement new policy principles in health.

Our RN-BSN-MSN in Health Policy will give you useful cross-training in nursing, government, and business that can allow you to use your skills in nursing to help tackle challenges in your community and communities around the globe. As a critical hands-on application of your new skills, you will complete practicum courses that will expose you to executive management, leadership, and policy-making processes and activities.

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Credit is given for RN licensure, and no challenge tests are required.
Students should seek programs of study approved by their state. For more information, visit our State Approval Disclosure notifications page for Liberty University nursing programs.
For students who would like an on-campus experience, the following courses are also offered in an optional, intensive format during the Fall and Spring semesters.
- NURS 325 – Nursing Concepts
- NURS 492 – Advanced Concepts of Nursing Practice
For more information about these intensives, please contact luoadvising@liberty.edu.
A background check and RN Licensure verification will be completed while enrolled in Advanced Nursing Communication, the required first nursing course. There is a fee of $39.95 (additional charges may apply) associated with this requirement.

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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 additional 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
Military BSN and BSN-MSN (Dual Degree)	$250/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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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 have earned a diploma or an Associate Degree in Nursing through an NLN/ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
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.

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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.

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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.

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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 serve 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.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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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!
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.

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