Northern Arizona University

Nursing Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN Programs
BSN Programs
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner - Master's degree
Public Health/Community Nursing - Master's degree
RN Programs
RN to BSN Programs

RN to BSN Program Details

The RN-BSN program builds on the knowledge and skills registered nurses have acquired through a diploma or associate degree program. It is designed to enable students to move into a wider array of practice and leadership roles, and be prepared for admission to graduate school. Courses are delivered over the World Wide Web. Clinical projects and advanced clinical experiences are completed in student's local communities so registered nurses essentially can complete the B.S.N. degree in their hometowns.

The RN-BSN program is for the registered nurse who has graduated from a state or nationally accredited associate degree or diploma nursing program and maintained a 2.5 GPA in Preprofessional coursework. The program is designed so that a student can attend as a full-time or part-time student.

Northern Arizona University has offered classes for RNs since the early 1980's. Three nursing courses have clinical components that may be completed in your home community.

The RN student will be required to take or transfer in the following coursework:

Liberal Study Requirements (35 units)
Foundation Requirements
Distribution Requirements
Liberal Study Elective
Diversity Requirements
Preprofessional Requirements (28 units)
Professional Requirements (38 units)
NAU Electives to Total 120 units