Northern Arizona University Nursing School Review

Northern Arizona University has been serving the surrounding communities since it was founded in 1899. The main campus of Northern Arizona University is located in Flagstaff, Arizona. The university offers over 30 additional campuses across the state as well as online options to accommodate their students.

NAU prides itself on being student centered and helping its students achieve the levels of education they desire. With so many of their courses offered at nights, on the weekends, and through online distance learning, NAU provides the flexibility needed for students with busy lifestyles and multiple commitments.

Northern Arizona University Nursing Program Review

NAU offers several different nursing education opportunities to potential students. Along with the traditional Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) program, they have also acquired the ability to offer this program in an American Indian Nation. The BSN program is also available in an accelerated option. Other programs available include the Registered Nurse (RN) to BSN, as well as Master of Science Nursing (MSN), a Post-Master Certificate Program and a Doctor of Nursing Practice Program.

Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) – Registered Nurse (RN)

Students who wish to obtain the education and skill set involved with gaining the title of Registered Nurse (RN) can enter into the BSN program. This program is carried out in a variety of different settings that include in class instruction, online lessons, and hands on clinical experiences. Students who complete this program will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN. After successful completion of both the program and NCLEX-RN, the student will then be able to apply for employment with the professional title of RN.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – American Indian Program

The BSN program is available to Navajo, Hopi, as well as other American Indian Nation residents through the American Indian Program. This program is the first of its kind to be given inside the boundaries of an American Indian Nation. Students can begin taking the pre-requisite courses at a local community college or they can choose to take them through NAU and then apply for admission to the BSN program. Graduates from the American Indian BSN Program are eligible to apply to sit for the NCLEX-RN.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Tucson Program

In order to accommodate students in the Tucson area, NAU offers the BSN program at the Tucson campus as well. This program is identical to the BSN program offered at the Flagstaff campus. Students who complete this program will be able to apply to take the NCLEX-RN in order to gain the title of Registered Nurse (RN).

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Yuma Program

NAU also offers identical curriculum for the BSN program at the Yuma campus. As with all the BSN programs in different areas by NAU, this program offers students the ability to obtain the knowledge and skills to care for patients across the life span in a variety of different settings. Students who successfully complete this program are then able to apply to take the NCLEX-RN.

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is designed for those students who have already achieved a bachelor degree in a field of study other than nursing and would like to obtain their BSN. Students who complete this program will be eligible to apply for the NCLEX-RN in order to gain the title of Registered Nurse (RN) and seek employment in a variety of different medical settings. Students wishing to enter this program are also required to take certain pre-requisite courses and should meet with an advisor to ensure that they have met the necessary requirements before apply for admission.  This fast paced program takes place over the course of 12 months and must be completed in the order that is listed the course progression materials.

Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (RN, BSN)

The RN to BSN program has been created for the Registered Nurse (RN) who is seeking a higher degree in order to gain more prominent leadership roles in the nursing profession. Students who complete this program will be eligible to apply for jobs with more responsibility and create more opportunities for advancement in their career. Students wishing to gain admission to this program must have a valid and current license to practice as a RN as well as complete several pre-requisite courses. 

Master of Science Nursing (MSN)

The MSN degrees offered under the graduate programs at NAU allow for students to advance in their nursing career and gain more leadership in their profession. NAU offers two different tracks to a master’s degree in nursing.

• The Family Nurse Practitioner Track is available for those students seeking to provide care for families in country areas. This track offers the students the ability to gain the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about the treatment of their patients as well as making responsible decisions about the way in which the services are delivered to the patients.   
• The Nurse Generalist Track is available for those students seeking to enhance their skills in a specific area in which they are choosing to advance. Students can choose the emphasis in which they are looking to steer their career.

Post-Master Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

For those students who already have a master’s degree in nursing, this program allows students to develop their skills and understanding of providing care for rural families as the primary caregiver. Students who complete this 38 credit hour certificate program can go on to enhance their career and gain employment in the field.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program

Students who have already achieved their master’s degree may apply to enter into the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program offered at NAU. After completion of this program, the student will have the ability to seek greater leadership roles in the nursing community. This program offers education to practice nursing at the highest level. Students who complete this program will have a greater understanding of the health care system and will be able to better apply the expertise they will obtain in clinical practices in the work force. This program requires that the student complete no less than 30 semester hours of classes under the guidelines for DNP students. Students will be able to obtain the national certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse upon successful completion of the program.

Contact:

Northern Arizona University
South San Francisco St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
(928) 523-9011

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