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DEPARTMENT

Nursing

ºÚÁÏרÇø’s Nursing Department offers primarily online programs that let you continue working while advancing your career. Our programs help you build stronger clinical skills, enhance patient care, and grow as an evidence-based practitioner.

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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Limited-Residency | Post-Bachelor’s | 20-24 Months

CCNE Accredited

Earn a Master of Science in Nursing while preparing for certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
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Enter as a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and train to become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), and/or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP).
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Online | Post-Master’s | 20 Months
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CCNE Accredited
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Earn the clinical doctorate for nurses and nurse practitioners.
Lead, educate, and implement change with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Earn the highest nursing practice degree and set yourself apart in the nursing field.
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Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree/Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP/FNP)

Limited-Residency | Post-Bachelor’s | 2.5 Years
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CCNE Accredited
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Earn the clinical doctorate for nurses and nurse practitioners straight from a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while also earning your Family Nurse Practitioner certification.
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Lead, educate, and implement change with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Earn the highest nursing practice degree and set yourself apart in the nursing field.
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Nursing Certificates

Limited-Residency | Post-Master’s 12-20 Months
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CCNE Accredited
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Enter as a Registered Nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing (or higher), and further your career with one of our Nursing certificates.

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Testimonials

“Ultimately my deciding factor of coming to Rocky Mountain was the ability to have in-person interactions with my classmates, faculty, and get that hands-on experience that they provide on the on-site weeks.”


— Casey Short

“I liked how flexible the curriculum was, that I was still able to pursue a day job while completing this program. The small cohort sizes were very appealing to me and all the professors that are not only experts in their field but also genuinely care about giving us the best opportunity of becoming competent providers and are willing to teach us as best they can and give us a shot at continuing on their legacy.”Ìý

— Jacqueline Young

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Non-residential

Nursing programs are hybrid or online

Nursing programs are hybrid or online, allowing you to earn your degree while you work.Ìý

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Faculty mentorship

Work with healthcare professionals

Learn from experienced healthcare leaders.Ìý

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3 start dates

year-round

Allows you the opportunity to startÌýwhenÌýis convenientÌýwith your schedule.

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Masters & Post-masters certificate options

Choose your specialty

Helps transition RNs with or without an MSN up to the APRN levelÌýspecialty of their choice.

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CCNE Accredited

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Career-focused scholarship

Apply your learnings to your career

Apply research directly to real-world healthcare challenges.Ìý

Nursing

Explore our degrees and certificates for current and future healthcare providers and professionals.

Master of Science in Nursing
(MSN)

Limited-Residency | Post-Bachelor’s | 20-24 Months
CCNE Accredited

Earn a Master of Science in Nursing while preparing for certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).

Enter as a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and train to become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), and/or Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP).

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Online | Post-Master’s | 20 MonthsÌý

CCNE AccreditedÌý

Earn the clinical doctorate for nurses and nurse practitioners.

Lead, educate, andÌýimplement changeÌýwith a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Earn the highest nursing practice degree and set yourself apart in the nursing field.

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Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree/Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP/FNP)

Limited-Residency | Post-Bachelor’s | 2.5 Years

CCNE AccreditedÌý

Earn the clinical doctorate for nurses and nurse practitioners straight from a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while also earning your Family Nurse Practitioner certification.

Lead, educate, and implement change with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Earn the highest nursing practice degree and set yourself apart in the nursing field.

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Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate
(ENPC)

Limited-Residency | Post-Master’s | 1 Year

CCNE AccreditedÌý

Become an Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP).

Enter as a Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing (or higher) and further your career as an ENP.

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Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
(FNPC)

Limited-Residency | Post-Master’s | 16 Months

CCNE AccreditedÌý

Become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).

Enter as a Registered Nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing (or higher), and further your career as an FNP.

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
(PMHNPC)

Online | Post-Master’s | 16 Months

CCNE AccreditedÌý

Become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Enter as a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing (or higher) and further your career as a PMHNP.

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Family Nurse Practitioner/Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate
(FNPC/ENPC)

Limited-Residency | Post-Master’s | 20 Months

CCNE AccreditedÌý

Become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and an Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP).

Enter as a Registered Nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing (or higher)Ìýand further your career as an FNP and ENP.

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Family Nurse Practitioner / Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
(FNPC/PMHNPC)

Limited-Residency | Post-Master’s | 20 Months

CCNE AccreditedÌý

Become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Enter as a Registered Nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing (or higher) and further your career as an FNP and a PMHNP.

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Other Programs of Interest

NEW Accelerated Program

Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences
(PhD)

Limited-Residency | 3 Specialties | 3 Years

Earn your terminal research or academic degree for healthcare clinicians.

Our PhD in Health Sciences program enables healthcare professionals to expand their knowledge in various health science specialties ranging from Health Promotion & Wellness, Healthcare Professions Education, to Human & Sport Performance.

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Health Science Certificates

Healthcare Leadership & Administration

Learn skills and behavior strategies to prepare those interested in healthcare leadership.

Healthcare Professions Education

Great resource and option to support continuing faculty training and development.

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Financial Aid

There are many ways you can pay for your education and receive aid. See how our Financial Aid Office can help you fund your education.

Program Accreditation

The Master of Science in Nursing programs, Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, and Post-Graduate APRN Certificate programs at ºÚÁÏרÇø of Health Professions are accredited by the . 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

The Emergency Nurse Practitioner programs at ºÚÁÏרÇø of Health Professions have been granted academic program validation from the . 7729 E Greenway Road, #300, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.