Master of Science in Nursing - Advanced Practice

Our nurse practitioner program is designed for registered nurses with a baccalaureate degree and a broad base of nursing experience interested in providing family primary care. We will educate you in the components of Advanced Practice Nursing as well as Family Practice Nursing; these components include knowledge and management of client and family care, professional relationships, and healthcare delivery systems.

Admission requirements Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. A minimum GPA pf 3.0 in all nursing coursework. Completion of a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program or an associate's degree in nursing from an accredited program with a bachelor's degree in another field. Clinical Health Requirements Current RN license in good standing to practice as a registered nurse in Arizona or eligibility to obtain an Arizona license, or meet the Arizona Board of Nursing regulations regarding multistate licensure. IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Prerequisite Coursework Completion of the following: An undergraduate course in nursing research (didactic) with a Grade of 'B' or better. An undergraduate course in public health nursing (didactic and clinical) with a Grade of "B" or better. Completion of one of the following: An undergraduate introduction to statistics course from a college or university with a grade of "C" or better, or a Pass. A graduate course in statistics, passed with a grade of "B" or higher. The graduate course in statistics must be completed prior to enrollment in NUR 530. Responses to Specific Essay Questions*Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale to be considered for regular admission. Admitted students are expected to have undergraduate educational experiences, including general education studies, that are similar to those required for a baccalaureate at Northern Arizona University. Applicants who have earned their degree(s) from an international institution must submit official transcripts directly from the university or college. The transcripts must be in the original language of the country accompanied by an English translation.