College of Nursing Programs
You’re serious about your profession. And you’re serious about your education. You know that becoming a more highly educated nurse will help you to effect the change necessary to address the challenges of an aging population, complex patient care requirements and expanded nursing responsibilities. That means the nursing education you get—and where you get it—is critical.
When you’re earning a degree in Nursing at University of Phoenix, you’re getting an up-to-date, comprehensive education. Classes are taught by experienced faculty who are practicing nurses and health care professionals. Course work is rigorous, emphasizing the leadership skills and professional knowledge that are in high demand in many health care settings.
We offer a full range of nursing degree programs—from LPN/LVN to BSN through MSN—that are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), plus a Ph.D. in Nursing. Which one will you pursue?
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- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN/LVN to BSN)
Build on your knowledge and skills to transition into a professional nursing role. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. - Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Earning your bachelor’s degree in nursing can open up doors for you and prepare you to take on more responsibilities. The RN to BSN degree program incorporates nursing theory, science-based instruction and communications course work you can apply immediately to your job.
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN/LVN to BSN)
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- Nursing Bridge Program
If you’re an RN who wants to pursue an MSN but your bachelor’s degree is in an unrelated field, this program helps bridge the gap between your experience and your graduate degree.
- Nursing Bridge Program
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- Master of Science in Nursing
For bachelor’s-prepared registered nurses who want to transition to a role beyond the bedside as a nurse practitioner, educator or administrator, the MSN degree program focuses on developing leadership skills. - Master of Science in Nursing/Nursing & Health Care Education
Our MSN/ED degree program is for those of you who have a desire to teach—as a nurse educator, community educator or educator within a hospital, for example. The program helps address this critical need. - Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration/Health Care Management (dual degree)
Are you a nurse with a bachelor’s degree and an interest in pursuing the business side of health care? You’ll benefit from the professional nursing practices and business management skills taught in this dual-degree program. - Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Health Administration (dual degree)
You’re an RN who wants to understand the business side of health care. The MSN/MHA dual-degree program is ideal if you want to advance to an administrative role that handles the finance, economics, policy, marketing and strategy aspects of health care organizations. - Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
Do you prefer to focus more on preventive care than only treatment? The FNP concentration educates you in taking a comprehensive view of the patient—and assessing internal and external life influences on health—when providing care. - Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
Already hold a master’s degree in nursing but want to make a long-term, significant impact in health care delivery? Our Ph.D. in Nursing degree program, housed within University of Phoenix School of Advanced Studies, zeroes in on honing your decision-making skills in order to better address pressing issues such as policy development, risk management, compliance, global health issues and more.
- Master of Science in Nursing
Additional advantages for University of Phoenix students
Besides our rigorous curriculum and practicing faculty, our College of Nursing students enjoy other advantages as part of the University of Phoenix family:
- Earn your degree around your busy schedule with our flexible learning options. Our nursing degree programs are offered online and on-campus at select local campus locations.
- Manageable class sizes and schedules. Gain more in-depth understanding of the material by taking each five- to six-week class one at a time. Small classes allow for more student collaboration and instructor attention.
- Math, writing and library resources. If you need a refresher in algebra, or extra help understanding statistics, get online assistance at our Center for Mathematics Excellence. Or if you want help polishing your writing assignments, visit our Center for Writing Excellence. And when you want research paper assistance, our Online University Library allows you to easily access current content from publications including American Journal of Nursing.
An enrollment advisor can tell you if your desired program is offered in your area.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120, 202-887-6791, www.aacn.nche.edu.
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