ADN-MSN Bridge

The ADN-MSN Bridge is an entry option to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program for associate degree nurses (ADN) without a bachelor's degree. The ADN-MSN Bridge consists of seven courses (20 credits) designed to "bridge" the differences between the educational preparation of the associate degree nurse and the baccalaureate nurse. These seven courses will be completed over twelve months in four terms, prior to the start of the student's designated specialty track in the master's program.

All ADN-MSN Bridge students attend Bridge Bound in Hyden—an orientation to the ADN-MSN Bridge and to the School. While at Bridge Bound, students will participate in activities designed to build a sense of community and connection between fellow students, faculty and the School. There will also be sessions to introduce students to the computer coursework, and the programs of study for each clinical speciality track. After Bridge Bound, students will complete the ADN-MSN Bridge courses in their communities over the next year.

During the fourth term of the ADN-MSN Bridge year, students will return to Hyden for a required on-campus intensive called "Crossing the Bridge." During Crossing the Bridge, students will renew their connection with the School community and present their community health projects to their peers. The Master of Science in Nursing degree will be granted upon completion of all remaining coursework in the clinical specialty track. No Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is awarded as part of the ADN-MSN Bridge entry option.

Students accepted to the ADN-MSN Bridge entry option will complete the ADN-MSN Bridge courses in the following sequence: