Flexible nursing programs designed for working nurses like you.
Take your career to the next level with a graduate nursing degree from USAHS.
Realize your vision of becoming a nurse practitioner or nurse executive.
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.
BUILT-IN FLEXIBILITY
Choose from six start dates (including midterm starts). Work with your advisor to create a plan for decelerated or accelerated study.1
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), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) 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.
Learn how our graduate nursing degrees are designed to fit your lifestyle.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
USAHS offers two master's entry pathways: RN to MSN and BSN to MSN. Our MSN programs offers self-paced options and a fully accelerated pathway.1
Choose from clinical and non-clinical 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
BSN to MSN
8 trimesters (2.7 years)1
50 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
BSN to MSN
9 trimesters (3 years)1
55 credit hours + 754 practicum contact hours
Nurse Executive
Role Specialty
Online coursework + optional on-campus immersions
BSN to MSN
6 trimesters (2 years)1
36 credit hours + 290 contact hours
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.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
USAHS offers two doctoral entry pathways: BSN to DNP and MSN to DNP.
Family Nurse
Practitioner (FNP)
Role Specialty
Online coursework + one required on-campus clinical intensive
BSN to DNP
12 trimesters (4 years)1
71 credit hours + 1,334 practicum contact hours
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Role Specialty
Online coursework + one required virtual clinical intensive
BSN to DNP
12 trimesters (4 years)1
77 credit hours + 1,334 practicum contact hours
Nurse Executive
Role Specialty
Online coursework + optional virtual immersions
BSN to DNP
10 trimesters (3.3 years)1
64 credit hours + 1,334 practicum contact hours
Post-Specialty Curriculum
Role Specialty
Online coursework + optional virtual immersions
MSN to DNP
7 trimesters (2.3 years)1
42-52 credit hours + 696-1,276 practicum contact hours
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.
Post-Graduate Nursing Certificates
Expand your foundational knowledge. Our Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate program provides individualized pathways for nurses to grow their careers.
Choose the best nursing certificate for you:
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Role Specialty
Online coursework +
one required on-campus clinical intensive
5 trimesters (1.7 years)1
31 credit hours + 754 practicum contact hours
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Role Specialty
Online coursework +
one required virtual clinical intensive
APRN-entry
5 trimesters (1.7 years)1
28 credit hours + 754 practicum contact hours
Non-APRN-entry
6 trimesters (2 years)1
37 credit hours + 754 practicum contact hours
Nurse Executive
Role Specialty
Online coursework +
optional virtual immersions
BSN to DNP
2 trimesters (.7 years)1
12 credit hours
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WE SET THE NEXT STANDARD IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION
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
1Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress, traditional versus accelerated pathway, credits transferred and other factors.
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