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Our graduate programs combine academic excellence with a supportive community. Most students are practicing nurses who are ready to advance their careers, while others come from different fields through our well-respected MEPN program.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)

Advance policy, advance practice. Together we generate, synthesize, and share nursing knowledge with the world.

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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

The DNP program prepares nurses at the highest level of proficiency as they learn to translate science into clinical practice. Students can enroll in the BSN to DNP track or the MSN to DNP track for Advanced Nursing Practitioners.

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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

The MSN program is ideal for RNs who want to expand their expertise and pursue fulfilling advanced nursing careers. Specialize as an Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, or Nurse Leader to enhance your impact across clinical practice, leadership, and healthcare systems.

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Master's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN)

MEPN is designed for those who want to pursue a career in nursing. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and are prepared as Advanced Nurse Generalists.

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Master of Science in Health Care Informatics

The MS in Health Care Informatics prepares professionals to lead the use of data, information systems, and technology to improve patient care and healthcare outcomes. Flexible online, full-time on-campus, and part-time on-campus options allow students to gain the skills to drive innovation in today’s evolving healthcare environment.

RN to BSN

Designed for licensed, registered nurses, the online RN to BSN program builds clinical knowledge, leadership skills, and evidence-based practice through flexible coursework created for working nurses.

Certificate Programs

Build specialized knowledge and practical skills through certificate programs designed for post graduate RNs and healthcare professionals seeking focused career growth and leadership development.

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Browse By Career Pathways

Explore nursing programs organized by career pathway to quickly identify the role that aligns with your professional goals. Whether you are starting your nursing career or advancing into roles such as nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse leader, informaticist, or nurse scientist, each pathway connects you to the degrees and credentials designed to support that next step in health care.

Registered Nurse

Begin your journey into professional nursing practice. Registered nurses deliver direct patient care across a wide range of settings and serve as the foundation of the health care workforce.

Best for: Individuals starting their nursing career

Nurse Practitioner

Provide advanced, patient-centered care across the lifespan. Nurse practitioners diagnose, treat, and manage health conditions while often serving as primary care providers.

Best for: Nurses seeking advanced clinical practice and autonomy

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Lead improvements in patient care, clinical outcomes, and health systems. Clinical nurse specialists are expert clinicians who also influence practice at the organizational level.

Best for: Nurses interested in clinical expertise and systems-level impact

Nurse Leader

Drive change across health care organizations. Nurse leaders focus on operations, team performance, quality improvement, and strategic decision-making.

Best for: Nurses pursuing leadership, management, or executive roles

Informaticist

Transform data into better care. Informaticists design and optimize systems that improve clinical decision-making, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency.

Best for: Nurses and non-nurse professionals interested in data, technology, and innovation

Nurse Scientist / Faculty Scholar

Advance the future of nursing through research and education. Nurse scientists generate new knowledge, influence policy, and prepare the next generation of nurses.

Best for: Nurses interested in research, academia, or thought leadership

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