School of Nursing
Locations: Distance + optional immersions
Formats: Online + hands-on
Program duration: 6-9 trimesters (2-3 years), depending on role specialty*
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*Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress, traditional vs. accelerated pathway, credits transferred and other factors.
Practicing nurses with the right education and expertise have access to advanced career opportunities and expanded employment options. Source: Nurse.com, “Unlock Doors of Opportunity with a Masters in Nursing,” Feb. 7, 2018. You can join their ranks with a master’s degree in nursing.
Do you want to further your professional development? Are you aiming for a role in advanced practice or nursing leadership? Earn your Master of Science in Nursing at USAHS and prepare for an innovative leadership role in today’s evolving, global healthcare system. Choose among the MSN degree program’s clinical and non-clinical specialties:
With our accelerated MSN degree pathway to advanced nursing practice, you can stack up to three courses each term—and finish your master’s in nursing on a faster timeline. You can also take self-paced courses that award credit according to your mastery of skills and learning—not your time spent in the course. Optional virtual immersion sessions also accelerate your MSN program course completion. While USAHS does not offer Title IV for any term in which an accelerated learning course is taken without a full term “Anchor” course, other financing alternatives may be available. Please refer to the Financial Aid webpage for additional information.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice, Master of Science in Nursing, and Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate (NP role specialties) programs at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Your MSN studies are your time to specialize-and refine the focus of your career in any of the health professions. You can study to become an expert in adult gerontology primary care, a clinical nurse leader, or a nursing administration director. Whether your future workplace will be a clinic, classroom, or boardroom, as an MSN student you’ll choose from our three clinical and two non-clinical role specialties.
Earn your family nurse practitioner (FNP) credential and increase your responsibilities, versatility, and positive impact on patients. As an FNP, you can serve as a primary care provider across a wide range of healthcare settings, from hospitals to private practice. You will work with people of all ages to diagnose and treat conditions, prescribe medication, order tests, and promote preventive care. Our FNP role specialty includes one required on-campus clinical intensive and 585 practicum hours to prepare you for the FNP certification exam.
In our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care role specialty, you’ll prepare to provide a full range of specialized services that constitute mental health and psychiatric care and treatment. You will learn to assess and diagnose patients, prescribe medications, and provide therapeutic interventions. You may also oversee case management, undertake policy development for programs, and engage in comprehensive advocacy education and research. The curriculum includes one required on-campus clinical intensive and 630 practicum hours.
Given the aging baby boomer population and national shortages of nurses and physicians, adult gerontology nurse practitioners (AGNPs) are needed now more than ever. In our AGNP role specialty, you will prepare to assess and diagnose patients and manage their care from young adulthood to old age. You will learn best practices for prescribing medication and other treatments related to complex chronic conditions, as well as strategies for preventing illness and promoting wellness throughout adulthood. You’ll explore strategies for addressing the cultural, psychological, and social aspects of aging. Our AGNP curriculum includes one required on-campus clinical intensive and 630 practicum hours.
If you’re passionate about conveying your nursing knowledge and clinical experience to the next generation of nurses, consider a career in nursing education. In our Nurse Educator role specialty, you will learn strategies for curriculum design and delivery. You’ll prepare for a range of teaching and training roles across academic, clinical, and public health settings. Our Nurse Educator role specialty includes optional on-campus or virtual immersions and 225 practicum hours. Certifications are available.
Nurse executives design, implement, and direct systems for patient care delivery. In our Nurse Executive role specialty, you’ll learn strategies for managing and leading teams, influencing operational and clinical processes, and impacting patient outcomes at your organization. You’ll prepare for a role as a manager, director, supervisor, chief nursing officer, and more. This specialty includes optional on-campus or virtual immersions and 225 practicum hours. A certification option is available.
Students in the online Master of Science in Nursing program complete a total of 36 credit hours and 225 contact hours of practicum when they choose either the Nurse Educator or Nurse Executive role specialty.
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) role specialty consists of 50 credit hours and 585 contact hours of practicum.
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (PMHNP-PC) and Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) role specialties each consist of 55 credit hours and 630 contact hours of practicum.
| Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Role Specialty | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | |
| IPE 7001 Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice ▀ IPE 7001B Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (B) | 3 |
| IPE 7121 Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care IPE 7121B Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care (B) | 3 |
| Trimester 2 | |
| NUR 7610 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NUR 7050 Evidence-Based Practice for Nurse Leaders (22.5 indirect contact hours)▀ | 3 |
| Trimester 3 | |
| NUR 7560 Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
| NUR 7161 Theoretical and Scientific Underpinnings for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| Trimester 4 | |
| IPE 7421 Interprofessional Approaches to Regional and Global Population Health IPE 7421B Interprofessional Approaches to Regional and Global Population Health (B) | 3 |
| NUR 7580 Advanced Health Assessment and Differential Diagnosis | 3 |
| Trimester 5 | |
| IPE 7400 Healthcare Informatics and Technology Management | 3 |
| NUR 7570 Primary Healthcare of the Family I REQUIRED INTENSIVE | 3 |
| Trimester 6 | |
| NUR 7575 Primary Healthcare of the Family II | 3 |
| NUR 7571 FNP Role Practicum I (180 contact hours) ♦ | 4 |
| Trimester 7 | |
| NUR 7585 Primary Healthcare of the Family III | 3 |
| NUR 7572 FNP Role Practicum II (180 contact hours) ♦ | 4 |
| Trimester 8 | |
| NUR 7573 FNP Role Practicum III (225 contact hours) ♦ | 5 |
| NUR 7574 MSN Capstone | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours for Family Nurse Practitioner Role Specialty | 50 |
| Nurse Educator Role Specialty | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | |
| IPE 7001 Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice ▀ or IPE 7001B Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (B) | 3 |
| IPE 7121 Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care ▀ or IPE 7121B Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care (B) | 3 |
| Trimester 2 | |
| NUR 7050 Evidence-Based Practice for Nurse Leaders (22.5 indirect contact hours)▀ | 3 |
| IPE 7421 Interprofessional Approaches to Regional and Global Population Health ▀ | 3 |
| Trimester 3 | |
| NUR 7161 Theoretical and Scientific Underpinnings for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| IPE 7400 Healthcare Informatics and Technology Management | 3 |
| Trimester 4 | |
| NUR 7100 Pathophysiology, Health Assessment, Pharmacology for Nurse Educators | 3 |
| EDF 7175 Foundational Theories in Education or EDF 7175B Foundational Theories in Education (B) | 3 |
| Trimester 5 | |
| EDF 7161 Program and Curricular Design for Health Science Education | 3 |
| NUR 7400 MSN Role Practicum I (135 contact hours) ♦ | 3 |
| Trimester 6 | |
| EDF 7050 Teaching Methods in Higher Education or EDF 7050B Teaching Methods in Higher Education (B) | 3 |
| NUR 7450 MSN Role Practicum II (2 practicum hours [90 contact hours] and 1 didactic hour for capstone) ♦ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours for Nurse Educator Role Specialty | 36 |
| Nurse Executive Role Specialty | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | |
| IPE 7001 Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice ▀ or IPE 7001B Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (B) | 3 |
| IPE 7121 Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care ▀ or IPE 7121B Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care (B) | 3 |
| Trimester 2 | |
| NUR 7050 Evidence-Based Practice for Nurse Leaders (22.5 indirect contact hours)▀ | 3 |
| IPE 7421 Interprofessional Approaches to Regional and Global Population Health ▀ | 3 |
| Trimester 3 | |
| NUR 7161 Theoretical and Scientific Underpinnings for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| IPE 7400 Healthcare Informatics and Technology Management | 3 |
| Trimester 4 | |
| HSA 7200 B Foundations of Healthcare Administration or HSA 7200B Foundations of Healthcare Administration (B) | 3 |
| HSA 7250 Human Resources Management & Organizational Development in Healthcare | 3 |
| Trimester 5 | |
| IPE 7133 Strategic Planning in Healthcare Administration | 3 |
| NUR 7400 MSN Role Practicum I (135 contact hours) ♦ | 3 |
| Trimester 6 | |
| HSA 7236 Accounting, Finance, and Economics for the Healthcare Leader | 3 |
| NUR 7450 MSN Role Practicum II ) (2 practicum hours [90 contact hours] and 1 didactic hour for capstone) ♦ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours for Nurse Executive Role Specialty | 36 |
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care Role Specialty | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | |
| IPE 7001 Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice or IPE 7001B Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (B) ▀ | 3 |
| IPE 7121 Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care or IPE 7121B Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care (B) ▀ | 3 |
| Trimester 2 | |
| NUR 7050 Evidence-Based Practice for Nurse Leaders (22.5 indirect contact hours)▀ | 3 |
| NUR 7610 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Trimester 3 | |
| NUR 7161 Theoretical and Scientific Underpinnings for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NUR 7580 Advanced Health Assessment and Differential Diagnosis | 3 |
| Trimester 4 | |
| NUR 7560 Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
| NUR 7310 Advanced Neurobiology and Psychopathophysiology | 3 |
| Trimester 5 | |
| NUR 7315 Advanced Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| NUR 7330 Psychotherapy for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practice | 3 |
| Trimester 6 | |
| NUR 7350 PMHNP: Acute and Chronic Management of Child/Adolescent with Psychiatric Mental Health Conditions | 3 |
| NUR 7541 PMHNP Role Practicum I Child & Adolescent Populations (180 contact hours) ♦ | 4 |
| Trimester 7 | |
| NUR 7375 PMHNP: Acute and Chronic Management of the Adult and Older Adult with Psychiatric Mental Health Conditions | 3 |
| NUR 7542 PMHNP Role Practicum II Adult and Older Adult Populations (180 contact hours) ♦ | 4 |
| Trimester 8 | |
| NUR 7327 APRN Transition to Practice | 2 |
| NUR 7543 PMHNP Role Practicum III Diverse/Special Populations (225 contact hours) ♦ | 5 |
| Trimester 9 | |
| NUR 7577 PMHNP MSN Community Engagement Capstone Project (3 didactic, 45 contact hours | 4 |
| Total credit hours for the PMHNP-PC role specialty | 55 |
| Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Role Specialty | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | |
| IPE 7001 Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice or IPE 7001B Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (B) ▀ | 3 |
| IPE 7121 Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care or IPE 7121B Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care (B) ▀ | 3 |
| Trimester 2 | |
| NUR 7050 Evidence-Based Practice for Nurse Leaders (22.5 indirect contact hours)▀ | 3 |
| NUR 7610 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Trimester 3 | |
| NUR 7161 Theoretical and Scientific Underpinnings for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NUR 7560 Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
| Trimester 4 | |
| IPE 7421 Interprofessional Approaches to Regional and Global Population Health or IPE 7421B Interprofessional Approaches to Regional and Global Population Health (B) ▀ | 3 |
| NUR 7580 Advanced Health Assessment and Differential Diagnosis | 3 |
| Trimester 5 | |
| IPE 7400 Healthcare Informatics and Technology Management | 3 |
| NUR 7210 Adult Gerontology Primary Healthcare Part I | 4 |
| Trimester 6 | |
| NUR 7235 Adult Gerontology Primary Healthcare Part II | 3 |
| NUR 7551 AGNP Role Practicum I (180 contact hours) ♦ | 4 |
| Trimester 7 | |
| NUR 7250 Adult Gerontology Primary Healthcare Part III | 3 |
| NUR 7552 AGNP Role Practicum II (180 contact hours) ♦ | 4 |
| Trimester 8 | |
| NUR 7553 AGNP Role Practicum III (225 contact hours) ♦ | 5 |
| NUR 7576 MSN-AGNP Capstone (45 contact hours) | 4 |
| Total credit hours for the AGNP role specialty | 55 |
♦ Course requires practicum hours.
▀ Course offers optional immersion.
To be considered for admission, a candidate must submit:
If you completed your education in a foreign country, please submit an original copy of a degree credentialing evaluation from an agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation must indicate previous education at the minimum level of a baccalaureate degree earned at an accredited college or university in the United States.
International Students Applying for Admission
International candidates may be considered for admission into non-licensure leading graduate nursing programs; however, USAHS does not participate in student visa programs for its graduate nursing degree offerings and cannot sponsor students to enter the US for purposes of completing academic or internship requirements. All instruction in the MSN program is conducted in English. To be considered, a candidate must submit:
Total program tuition and fees for the 2022-2023 academic year are as follows.
| Educator and Executive Role Specialties | Tuition and Fees |
|---|---|
| School Expenses | |
| Tuition | $26,523.00 |
| Program Fees | $2,004.00 |
| Books & Associated School Expenses | $1,000.00 |
| Total Program Direct Expenses | $29,527.00 |
Students whose address on record is in California at the time tuition is first charged and/or who attend the California campus will be responsible for paying a one-time Student Tuition Recovery Fund non-refundable fee, pursuant to California Code of Regulations §76120.
Total program tuition and fees for the 2022-2023 academic year are as follows.
| Family Nurse Practitioner Role Specialty | Tuition and Fees |
|---|---|
| School Expenses | |
| Tuition Approximately - 50 credit hour program | $40,739.00 |
| Program Fees | $2,672.00 |
| Books & Associated School Expenses | $2,550.00 |
| Total Program Direct Expenses | $44,411.00 |
Students whose address on record is in California at the time tuition is first charged and/or who attend the California campus will be responsible for paying a one-time Student Tuition Recovery Fund non-refundable fee, pursuant to California Code of Regulations §76120.
Total program tuition and fees for the 2022-2023 academic year are as follows.
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care Role Specialty | Tuition and Fees |
|---|---|
| School Expenses | |
| Tuition Approximately - 55 credit hour program | $41,536.00 |
| Program Fees | $3,006.00 |
| Books & Associated School Expenses | $2,862.00 |
| Total Program Direct Expenses | $47,404.00 |
Students whose address on record is in California at the time tuition is first charged and/or who attend the California campus will be responsible for paying a one-time Student Tuition Recovery Fund non-refundable fee, pursuant to California Code of Regulations §76120.
Total program tuition and fees for the 2022-2023 academic year are as follows.
| Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Role Specialty | Tuition and Fees |
|---|---|
| School Expenses | |
| Tuition Approximately - 55 credit hour program | $41,536.00 |
| Program Fees | $2,672.00 |
| Books & Associated School Expenses | $2,550.00 |
| Total Program Direct Expenses | $46,758.00 |
Students whose address on record is in California at the time tuition is first charged and/or who attend the California campus will be responsible for paying a one-time Student Tuition Recovery Fund non-refundable fee, pursuant to California Code of Regulations §76120.
Several financial aid resources are available to help you fund your MSN studies. Our financial aid counselors are available to explain your options.
Our financial aid counselors can be reached by email, phone, or on campus. Regular office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday in each time zone. If you cannot meet during regular office hours, after-hours appointments are available by request.
Please visit our Financial Aid Contact page for more information.
*All costs are approximate and subject to change.
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is currently accepting applications for enrollment in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Executive role specialty for residents in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
USAHS is currently not accepting applications from states where the program does not have state authorization. However, prospective students are encouraged to check back in the near future as the program may be offered in additional states. Current and admitted students are also advised to monitor this page for any updates prior to relocating to another state, as this can have an impact on continued enrollment in the program and the ability to be placed for practicum experiences.
The MSN, Nurse Executive role specialty program is not designed or intended to lead to professional licensure in any state.
The map below identifies the states from which the University is now accepting applications for the MSN (Nurse Executive) program (indicated in blue).
It remains the student’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to practicum experiences, authorization or endorsement for the state in which she or he resides.
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is currently accepting applications for enrollment in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Educator role specialty for residents in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
USAHS is currently not accepting applications from states where the program does not have state authorization. However, prospective students are encouraged to check back in the near future as the program may be offered in additional states. Current and admitted students are also advised to monitor this page for any updates prior to relocating to another state, as this can have an impact on continued enrollment in the program and the ability to be placed for practicum experiences.
The MSN, Nurse Educator role specialty program is not designed or intended to lead to professional licensure in any state.
The map below identifies the states from which the University is now accepting applications for the MSN (Nurse Educator) program (indicated in blue).
It remains the student’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to practicum experiences, authorization or endorsement for the state in which she or he resides.
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences holds licensure/authorization to operate a physical campus in three states — California, Florida and Texas. Please refer to the Licensure page for more detailed information. The University has additional state approvals and exemptions to provide distance education. Please visit the State Licensure page for more detailed information.
The Master of Science in Nursing program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences’ Master of Science in Nursing role specialties in Nurse Educator and Nurse Executive are designed to build on the skills of BSN-prepared licensed nurses by focusing on interprofessional approaches to patient care through role specialties in leadership, and education. Because these are post-licensure role specialties, they do not prepare graduates for initial or advanced licensure. It is the prospective student’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to nursing practice in the state in which he or she intends to practice and/or resides as requirements vary widely. USAHS makes no representations or guarantees that completion of coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain state licensure, authorization, endorsement, or other state credential. For more information about the requirements to practice, students should contact the appropriate Board of Nursing or state agency.
USAHS is currently accepting applications for enrollment in the Master of Science in Nursing program with Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) role specialty for residents in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
USAHS is currently not accepting applications from states where the program does not meet state licensure requirements and/or where the institution does not have state authorization. However, prospective students are encouraged to check back in the near future as the program may be offered in additional states.
For states denoted in blue, USAHS has determined the program prepares students for professional licensure in those states. Current and admitted students are also advised to monitor this page for any updates prior to relocating to another state, as this can have an impact on continued enrollment in the program and the ability to be placed for practicum experiences. USAHS has not made a determination regarding whether the MSN-FNP program satisfies the requirements for professional licensure in the states denoted in gray.
USAHS has not made a determination that its curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in the following locations: American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau.
It remains the student’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to practicum experiences, licensing or certification, authorization or endorsement for the state in which she or he resides. For more information, students should contact the appropriate state licensure board to ensure an understanding of state licensure requirements as regulations vary from state to state.
USAHS is currently accepting applications for enrollment in the Master of Science in Nursing program with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care (MSN-PMHNP-PC) role specialty for residents in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming.
USAHS is currently not accepting applications from states where the program does not meet state licensure requirements and/or where the institution does not have state authorization. However, prospective students are encouraged to check back in the near future, as the program may be offered in additional states. Current and admitted students are also advised to monitor this page for any updates prior to relocating to another state, as this can have an impact on continued enrollment in the program and the ability to be placed for practicum experiences.
The map below identifies the states from which the University is now accepting applications for the MSN-PMHNP-PC program. For states denoted in blue, USAHS has determined the program prepares students for professional licensure in those states. USAHS has not made a determination regarding whether the MSN-PMHNP-PC program satisfies the requirements for professional licensure in the states denoted in gray.
USAHS has not made a determination that its curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in the following locations: American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau.
It remains the student’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to practicum experiences, licensing or certification, authorization or endorsement for the state in which she or he resides. For more information, students should contact the appropriate state licensure board to ensure an understanding of state licensure requirements as regulations vary from state to state.
USAHS is currently accepting applications for enrollment in the Master of Science in Nursing program with Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (MSN-AGNP) role specialty for residents in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming.
USAHS is currently not accepting applications from states where the program does not meet state licensure requirements and/or where the institution does not have state authorization. However, prospective students are encouraged to check back in the near future, as the program may be offered in additional states. Current and admitted students are also advised to monitor this page for any updates prior to relocating to another state, as this can have an impact on continued enrollment in the program and the ability to be placed for practicum experiences.
The map below identifies the states from which the University is now accepting applications for the MSN-AGNP program. For states denoted in blue, USAHS has determined the program prepares students for professional licensure in those states. USAHS has not made a determination regarding whether the MSN-AGNP program satisfies the requirements for professional licensure in the states denoted in gray.
USAHS has not made a determination that its curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in the following locations: American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau.
It remains the student’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to practicum experiences, licensing or certification, authorization or endorsement for the state in which she or he resides. For more information, students should contact the appropriate state licensure board to ensure an understanding of state licensure requirements as regulations vary from state to state.
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Nurse Practitioner graduates must hold a master’s, postgraduate, or doctoral degree from a nurse practitioner program accredited by the CCNE or ACEN to be eligible to take the necessary role specialty national examination to be certified as a nurse practitioner, which most states require in order to be licensed to practice as an NP. Graduates should take the exam that aligns with their role specialty: FNP-BC or FNP; PMHNP-BC or PMH-BC; or AGPCNP-BC or A-GNP. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Most states require that graduates pass a nurse practitioner national certification exam in order to apply for licensure or other credential to practice as a nurse practitioner in a state. Graduates must hold a master’s, postgraduate, or doctoral degree from a nurse practitioner program accredited by the CCNE or ACEN in order to be eligible for an NP national certification exam; national certification as an NP is required for licensure to practice as an NP in most states. Graduates should take the exam that aligns with their role specialty (FNP-BC or FNP; PMHNP-BC or PMH-BC; or AGPCNP-BC or A-GNP). The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. While the MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP-PC, and MSN-AGNP programs are designed to lead to licensure, authorization, endorsement, or other state credential necessary to practice as a nurse practitioner, it is the prospective student’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to nursing practice in the state in which he or she intends to practice and/or resides, as requirements vary widely. Prospective students are advised that relocation to another state may impact their ability to complete field experiences and/or to obtain professional licensure, certification, or other credential in another state. Prospective students are advised to carefully review, evaluate, and understand the requirements of the applicable licensure board in the state in which they intend to relocate. USAHS makes no representations or guarantee that completion of coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain state licensure, authorization, endorsement, or other state credential, including prescriptive authority, where requirements may vary between different states. Additionally, current and admitted students are also advised to monitor this page for any updates prior to relocating to another state, as this can have an impact on continued enrollment in the program and the ability to be placed for practicum experiences. For more information about the requirements to practice, students should contact the appropriate Board of Nursing or state agency.
“Notice to State of Washington Students”: is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission to conduct practice experiences in the state of Washington for MSN/Nurse Educator, MSN/Nurse Executive, and MSN/FNP, MSN-entry DNP, DNP/FNP, and Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate (FNP) program tracks. Learn more.
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In our online DNP program, working nurses gain advanced credentials and additional education in systems leadership, healthcare policy, evidence-based practice, and more. BSN-entry students may specialize as a family nurse practitioner or nurse executive.
We offer certificates in four role specialties: Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner[en dash]Primary Care, Nurse Educator, and Nurse Executive.
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