# Online nursing courses If you’re already a Registered Nurse (RN), get ready to expand your role in the nursing field by developing critical thinking and leadership skills. Led by faculty who are typically practicing nurses, our undergraduate and graduate online nursing courses are designed to help you take the next step in your career. Online checkout process Frequent start dates 5-6 week courses ## Find your nursing courses [Learn about Cost of Attendance (COA)](/tuition-financial-aid/cost-of-attendance.html#course) ## Interested in earning a degree or certificate? [Find a program](/online-degrees/find-your-program.html) ## Why take online nursing courses with us? Whether you’re looking to enhance your current role or complete some prerequisites, find the flexibility you need by taking our nursing courses online and on your schedule. Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at 866-354-1800. Stand out with leadership skills Go beyond patient care with nursing courses that show you how to manage the practice setting, so you can become even more valuable to your healthcare organization’s success. Take online nursing courses 24/7 Your schedule may vary— so does ours. That’s why our online undergraduate and graduate courses are 5-8 weeks long and can fit into your lifestyle without disruption. Get affordable pricing Our prices are competitive and fixed. And, if this course can help you in the workplace, check to see if your employer will cover you for it. ## BUILD TOWARD SOMETHING BIGGER ## Consider a degree If you like the way these courses fit into your busy life or help you bring new skills to your job, check with an enrollment representative to see if you can apply them toward one of these degree programs. ### Bachelor degree #### RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing [Get the details](/online-nursing-degrees/rn-to-bsn-nursing-bachelors-degree.html) ### master's degree #### Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner [Get the details](/online-nursing-degrees/family-nurse-practitioner-masters-degree.html) ### master's degree #### Master of Science in Nursing [Get the details](/online-nursing-degrees/masters.html) ### doctoral degree #### Doctor of Nursing Practice [Get the details](/online-nursing-degrees/nursing-practice-doctoral-degree.html) ## Frequently asked questions Expand AllCollapse All ### What are online nursing courses like at University of Phoenix? Courses in our nursing program focus on preparing nurses like you, for an expanded career. You’ll take each course one at a time allowing you a very focused review of the important skills required of nurses. These skills include physical assessment, clinical decision making, and caring for patients and families across the lifespan.  ### Why do I need to meet prerequisites? Prerequisites are gathered for individual courses to make sure every student enrolled in the course has the foundational knowledge to be successful. To show you meet the required prerequisite for some courses, you simply have to upload a digital copy of your transcript (official or unofficial) during the checkout process. Then you’re good to go. ### Are these courses transferrable? Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at[866-354-1800](tel:8663541800). ### Is University of Phoenix accredited? We’ve been[accredited](/about/accreditation.html) by the Higher Learning Commission ([hlcommission.org](https://www.hlcommission.org/)) for more than 40 years. --- ## Get your course transcript After you’ve completed your courses, you can request your official transcripts be sent directly to you or your school of choice. [Request transcripts](/student-resources/transcripts.html) Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at[(866) 354-1800](tel:8663541800). --- ### Interested in learning more about our courses? Have questions about our nursing courses? Speak with an enrollment representative. [Call us: 866-354-1800](tel:18663541800) Need help now? Connect with an enrollment representative right away. ## Browse online nursing articles - [Why become a male nurse?](/articles/nursing/why-become-a-male-nurse) — Online Degrees | May 31, 2023 • 10 minutes - [What Can You Do With a BSN?](/articles/nursing/what-can-you-do-with-a-bsn) — Online Degrees | March 10, 2026 • 8 minutes - [What is a Nurse Practitioner?](/articles/nursing/what-is-a-nurse-practitioner) — Online Degrees | April 05, 2024 • 10 minutes Load More...