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Online nursing degrees
Our online nursing degrees are post-licensure academic pathways for RNs seeking to move into leadership, advanced practice, education or doctoral-level roles. Choose from RN to BSN, MSN and DNP options aligned with standards and competencies set by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
Lisa B. | MSN
- 75K+ nursing degrees awarded  | Â
- Institutionally accredited for 45+ years  | Â
- Curricula guided by 8 industry organizations
Facts at a glance
- 75K+ nursing degrees awarded
- Institutionally accredited for 45+ years
- Curricula guided by 8 industry organizations
Online learning with real-world experience: Programs combine online coursework with clinical, practicum, residency or applied practice experiences that include in-person learning, depending on the program. Most take place in approved healthcare or practice settings, which may include a student’s workplace or local community, with support available throughout the process. View the Nursing Student Handbook (PDF) for program details.
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Programmatic accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at °®¶¹´«Ã½ are accredited by the , 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.             Â
Why earn your nursing degree online with us?
Whether you’re interested in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), you can take one nursing degree online course at a time to help you balance real life and school life. You can also enroll in our Nursing Bridge Program, which is designed for RNs who have a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field, to help working nurses more quickly earn their MSN — in turn, saving time and money.
Learn more about the online bachelor's,Ìýmaster'sÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýdoctoral nursing degrees at °®¶¹´«Ã½.
Earn your RN to BSN degree faster
When you transfer 87 credits from your Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) as part of the 3 + 1 Transfer Pathway Program, you can complete our Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing in as little as 14 months.
Affordable, fixed tuition Â
We’ve lowered tuition and locked it in for the duration of your online nursing degree program. So, you can count on your tuition to be as dependable as your education.
Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years
Get value from your education before you even graduate. Update your resumé and LinkedIn profile with learned skills when you complete every 5- or 6-week course in our associate, bachelor's and master's programs.
Meet your college deans
Our college deans focus on developing a career-relevant curriculum. They bring industry experience to the classroom and lead a faculty of academic professionals with one goal in mind—to help you earn the skills you need to pursue your career.
Raelene Brooks, PhD, RN
Dean, College of Nursing
Patrick LaRose, DNP, RN
Associate Dean of Undergraduate and Doctoral Studies,ÌýCollege of Nursing
Linnea Axman, DNP, DrPH, RN
Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, College of Nursing
Frequently asked questions about online nursing degrees
The main types of nurses are Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs). Each nursing role requires different education, licensing and responsibilities in patient care.
RNs are licensed healthcare professionals who access patients, develop care plans, provide treatment and monitor patient outcomes under medical supervision.
°®¶¹´«Ã½ offers online nursing programs for licensed Registered Nurses (RNs) who want to prepare for their next step in their education and career. Programs combine online coursework with clinical, practicum, residency or applied practice experiences that include in-person learning, depending on the program.
Available online nursing programs include:
- RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) programs, including a competency-based (CB) option
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Program availability may vary by state or location, so students should confirm availability with a University enrollment representative.
The time to complete an online nursing degree depends on the program level and the student’s previous education. Students must also complete all required in-person clinical, practicum, residency or applied practice experiences at approved sites, depending on their program.
Estimated completion times for licensed Registered Nurses (RNs) with active, unencumbered licenses include:
RN to BSN
- Standard RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): approximately 14 months when transferring an associate degree in nursing (ADN)
- Competency-based RN to BSN: approximately 12 months when transferring an ADN
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- MSN/Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP): approximately 28 months
- MSN/Informatics: approximately 16 months
- MSN/Nurse Administration: approximately 16 months
- MSN/Nurse Education: approximately 16 months
- MSN/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP): approximately 30 months
Approximate program length for master’s degrees may vary as part of the nursing bridge program.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): approximately 20 months
Coursework is completed online and paired with hands-on clinical, practicum or applied practice experiences depending on the degree and specialization. These in-person experiences take place at approved sites, which may include your workplace or community. The nurse practitioner master’s degree programs include a five-day, in-person residency in Phoenix, Arizona, as well as clinical hours.
Program requirements vary. Most online nursing programs include hands-on clinical, practicum or applied practice experiences completed at approved sites, such as your workplace or in your local community. Nurse practitioner programs include a required in-person residency at the University campus in Phoenix, Arizona, as well as clinical hours.
View the Nursing Student Handbook (PDF) for program details and requirements.
Many experiences are completed at approved professional settings tied to program requirements. Depending on the program, this may include community-based sites, practicum locations or healthcare organizations.
You can view the Nursing Student Handbook (PDF) for specific program details and any required clinical, practicum, residency or applied practice components.
There are a lot of helpful and informative nursing resources for potential students. Here are just a few:
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*While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.