Realize your vision of becoming a nurse practitioner, nurse educator, or nurse executive.
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate (FNP role specialty) 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.
BUILT-IN FLEXIBILITY
Choose from six start dates (including midterm starts). Work with your advisor to create a plan for decelerated or accelerated study.
INNOVATIVE LEARNING
Our online courses will help you master new skills through immersive virtual simulations.
ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT
You’ll have a single point of contact for support in planning your practicum.
POPULAR ROLE SPECIALTIES
Our role specialties include Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Nurse Educator, and Nurse Executive. Availability depends on your program of choice.
Ready to open more doors in your nursing career?
OUR PROGRAMS STAND APART
USAHS' School of Nursing offers master’s and doctoral programs for working nurses. Our online programs feature original content developed by our expert faculty-practitioners, plus hands-on components.
MASTER of
SCIENCE IN NURSING (MSN)
Prepare to lead the future of your specialty. Our MSN program offers self-paced options and a fully accelerated2 pathway. Choose from five clinical and non-clinical role specialties.
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Online coursework + one required on-campus clinical intensive
8 trimesters1 (2.7 years), although acceleration options are available
50 credit hours + 585 practicum contact hours
Nurse Educator and Nurse Executive
Online coursework + optional on-campus immersions
6 trimesters1 (2 years), although acceleration options are available
36 credit hours + 225 practicum contact hours
Learn how our graduate nursing degrees are designed to fit your lifestyle.
DOCTOR OF
NURSING PRACTICE (DNP)
Gain more power to influence patient outcomes through clinical, advocacy, and administrative leadership roles. Our Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares you for advanced nursing practice and is among the highest-level nursing programs available.
Choose your DNP path.
USAHS offers two doctoral nursing paths: BSN-entry or MSN-entry.
BSN-entry DNP
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER ROLE SPECIALTY
Online coursework + one required on-campus clinical intensive
12 trimesters1 (4 years)
71 credit hours + 1,035 practicum contact hours
NURSE EXECUTIVE ROLE SPECIALTY
Online coursework + optional on-campus immersions
10 trimesters1 (3.3 years)
64 credit hours + 1,000 practicum contact hours
MSN-entry DNP
POST-SPECIALTY CURRICULUM
Online coursework + optional on-campus immersions
7 trimesters1 (2.3 years)
42–52 credit hours + 540–1,000 practicum contact hours
Post-Graduate
Nursing Certificates
Expand on your foundational knowledge.
Our Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate program provides individualized pathways for nurses to grow their careers. These packaged courses expand on the skills and knowledge you already have, preparing you to take on more responsibility or change your career trajectory. This program is designed for students who have completed at least an MSN and who wish to add a second specialty.
Family Nurse Practitioner Role Specialty
Online coursework + one required on-campus clinical intensive
31 credit hours + 585 practicum contact hours
5 trimesters1 (1.7 years)
Nurse Educator and Nurse Executive Role Specialties
Online coursework + optional on-campus immersions
12 credit hours
2 trimesters1 (.7 years)
Which certificate will best expand your options?
DEDICATED SOLELY TO GRADUATE HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that offers degree programs in nursing, health administration, physical therapy, occupational therapy, education and speech-language pathology, 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 also offers dynamic online programs that leverage the healthcare technologies of the future.
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
1Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress, traditional vs. accelerated pathway, credits transferred, and other factors.
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