Accredited Degrees for Working Nurses
Build on the experience you bring to the bedside with an accredited nursing degree designed to expand your professional impact.
Nursing Programs That Fit the Way You Care
Strengthen your skills, earn advanced credentials and expand your impact through our online RN-BSN, Accelerated BSN*, MSN and DNP degrees, along with nursing certificates. For more than five decades, these TESU pathways have helped nurses continue to grow in this highly regarded and in-demand field.
Whether you’re a registered nurse ready to advance your career or a career changer preparing to enter the profession through the Accelerated BSN* program, TESU offers flexible undergraduate and graduate nursing pathways designed to support your goals.
Why Earn Your Nursing Degree From TESU?
Since 1972, TESU has focused on adult learners, including working healthcare professionals. Our CCNE-accredited nursing programs feature online coursework, multiple start dates throughout the year and educators with real-world healthcare experience. Eligible professional licenses may also be evaluated for potential academic credit.**
*The Accelerated BSN is a hybrid program.
**Credit eligibility varies by program.
Nursing Programs Offered
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Undergraduate
Begin or advance your nursing career with bachelor’s-level pathways designed for both career changers and licensed registered nurses. Whether you’re preparing to enter the profession or building on your RN license, these programs provide clear pathways toward professional growth.
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Master’s
Advance your nursing expertise through flexible, online master’s-level study designed for experienced registered nurses with a BSN from an accredited program. Specialize in leadership, education, informatics or advanced practice roles, including Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) tracks.
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Doctoral
Prepare to lead at the highest level of nursing practice through doctoral study focused on systems-level leadership and evidence-based outcomes.
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Graduate Nursing Certificates
Expand your professional focus or develop expertise in a specialized area of nursing practice through graduate-level certificate programs. Designed for bachelor’s-prepared registered nurses, these certificates allow you to build advanced knowledge in a focused discipline without pursuing a full degree program.
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TESU’s program connected well to my work experience, correlated to the current demands of a nurse executive and aligned with the American Organization of Nurse Executives Competencies."
Dr. Celeste Bethon
DNP, RN, NEA-BC
I originally started as a director, but once I got my DNP, I got promoted to a service line leader."
Ebony McKnight
DNP
My degree will help maximize my ability to provide the best care for my patients."
Paul Gomez
DNP
TESU gives you that flexibility so that you can do your adult lifestyle and still go after your dreams."
Minerva Layug-Gomez
MSN
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We’re an accredited institution focused on student success since 1972.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Thomas Edison State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org).
The post-graduate APRN certificate program at Thomas Edison State University is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
FAQ
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Who are TESU’s nursing programs designed for?
TESU’s nursing programs are designed for licensed registered nurses who want to advance their education through RN-BSN, MSN or DNP pathways, as well as career changers preparing to enter the profession through the Accelerated BSN program. Graduate nursing certificates are designed for post-BSN nurses seeking to expand their specialty expertise.
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Are TESU nursing programs online?
Most TESU nursing programs are offered fully online, allowing students to complete coursework remotely. The Accelerated BSN program is delivered in a hybrid format, combining online coursework with in-person clinical and on-campus components as required for licensure preparation.
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Do I need to step away from my nursing career to enroll?
Many TESU nursing programs are designed to support working registered nurses by offering flexible, online coursework that can be completed while continuing to work. The Accelerated BSN program, however, is a full-time, 15-month program that requires a significant time commitment.
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Are TESU’s nursing programs accredited?
At TESU, you can be sure what you are learning meets today’s industry standards and is respected in healthcare organizations across the country.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Thomas Edison State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org). In addition, our baccalaureate degree program in nursing is also accredited by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.