Expand your credentials and advance your nursing career.
Learn how our flexible online RN to MSN program stands apart.
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate (FNP and PMHNP role specialties) programs at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
FLEXIBLE OPTIONS FOR EARNING YOUR MSN DEGREE
Start your RN to MSN program in January, May or September. Accelerate or decelerate courses to finish your degree faster or slower, depending on your lifestyle and needs.1
ONLINE + HANDS-ON LEARNING
Master new skills through state-of-the-art virtual simulations, high-tech learning tools and hands-on clinical lab experiences.
ONE-ON-ONE PERSONALIZED SUPPORT
We encourage your success through practicum support, on-demand tutoring, mentorship, writing assistance and more.
POPULAR ROLE SPECIALTIES
We offer popular role specialties in the RN to MSN program: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Ready to open more doors in your nursing career?
Earn your master’s degree in nursing and choose one of our role specialties to expand your skill set and qualifications in your chosen area of focus. Our RN to MSN program also offers self-paced options and a fully accelerated pathway1.
Choose from popular role specialties:
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Role Specialty
Online coursework + one required on-campus clinical intensive
RN to MSN
10 trimesters (3.3 years)1
59 credit hours + 754 practicum contact hours
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Role Specialty
Online coursework + one required virtual clinical intensive
RN to MSN
11 trimesters (3.7 years)1
64 credit hours + 754 practicum contact hours
Learn how our RN to MSN program is designed to fit your lifestyle.
PATIENT CARE BEYOND THE BEDSIDE
Our role specialties prepare you to influence the future of patient care.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Become the primary care provider for your patients, with the ability to diagnose conditions, prescribe medication and manage chronic and acute illness.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Provide a full range of specialized services for people with varying mental health conditions. This includes assessing and diagnosing patients, therapy interventions and prescribing medications.
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The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that offers degree programs in nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, healthcare education, as well as continuing education programs.
Founded in 1979, USAHS has locations in San Marcos, California; St. Augustine, Florida; Miami, Florida; Austin, Texas; and Dallas, Texas.
USAHS is institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001, www.wscuc.org.
San Marcos, CA | St. Augustine, FL | Miami, FL | Austin, TX | Dallas, TX
1 Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress , traditional vs. accelerated pathway, credits transferred, and other factors.
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