Here at URI, freshman come into the nursing program right away, taking nursing foundations courses and beginning clinical courses their sophomore year with no testing in required.

What does direct entry mean for nursing?

What is a Direct-Entry Nursing Program? A direct-entry master’s in nursing (MSN) program is for students with a non-nursing degree who would like to pursue a career as a registered nurse (RN) or advanced practice nurse (APRN). APRNs are nurses that have earned their master’s degree.

Which nursing program is easiest to get into?

• South Dakota State University.
• Illinois State University.
• Drexel University.
• Loyola University.
• University of Rhode Island.
• University of San Francisco.
• Saint Louis University.
• University of Connecticut.