Graduate nursing programs at NAU

Master’s and doctoral degrees for nurses and nurse practitioners

Welcome to the compassionate graduate community at NAU’s College of Nursing. Nursing is more than a profession—it’s an art, a science, and a vital part of healthcare. Explore our programs to find your perfect path.

Explore steps to apply

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Master’s and doctoral degrees

Master of Science in Nursing

Get your Nursing MS with our traditional semester-based online degree.

Master of Science in Nursing – Advanced Practice

Choose from Family or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner tracks with our Advanced Practice degree.

Clinical Nursing Specialist Prescriptive Authority Endorsement

Fulfill state requirements for prescriptive authority with our online course bundle.

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Elevate your career with our semester-based online doctoral degree for nurses.

Get to know NAU’s nursing programs

Programs by location

Program availability varies by campus across Arizona, and some programs are available online.

Nursing course curriculum

Explore our nursing programs of study to discover the courses you’ll take each semester.