Master of Science in Nursing overview
Our graduate programs prepare nurses to work at advanced
levels of practice in rural areas. We offer an MS in Nursing in two specialty
tracks, and one post-graduate certificate.
The graduate nursing program is open to qualified applicants
who hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing or an associate degree in nursing
with a bachelor’s degree in another field. Preference will be given to applicants
with:
- clinical experience in relevant areas of
professional nursing
- a minimum of three to five years of nursing
experience (FNP program only)
- life experience may also be considered
The GRE is not required for admission to the School of
Nursing graduate program.
Admissions
Study tracks
Read the overview of each track below and view their corresponding
plans of study.
Family Nurse Practitioner track
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This track is designed for nurses with a BSN degree and a broad base of experience who want to expand their skills to provide family primary care in rural settings.
The advanced practice nursing role as a primary care family nurse practitioner includes the components of knowledge and management of client and family care, professional relationships, and health care delivery systems. Upon completion of the MS-FNP track or the Post-Master’s FNP Certificate, the graduate qualifies for seeking both national and state certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
The master’s program at Northern Arizona University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791).
Application deadlines:
Fall 2013 and beyond – July 1
Summer 2014 and beyond – March 15
Spring 2014 and beyond – October 15
Contact: School of Nursing, Graduate Program, graduatenursing@nau.edu, 928-523-6770
Nurse Generalist track
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This track was designed for the RN who desires to build a professional clinical foundation of practice exploring a selected emphasis relevant to his or her advancement goals. While not a specialty focus, this plan allows the RN with a prior baccalaureate degree to continue to develop expertise within a desired emphasis.
Currently, there is no Certification available for the MS-Generalist graduate.
The master’s program at Northern Arizona University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791).
Application deadlines:
Fall 2013 and beyond – July 1
Summer 2014 and beyond – March 15
Spring 2014 and beyond – October 15
Contact: School of Nursing, Graduate Program, graduatenursing@nau.edu, 928-523-6770