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nursing@nau.eduWhy choose NAU Nursing?
At Northern Arizona University’s College of Nursing, we’ve designed our programs with your future in mind. Your educational journey is supported by cutting-edge resources and a commitment to innovation. Our programs are continuously evolving to meet the demands of the healthcare industry, ensuring you are prepared to lead and innovate as a skilled and compassionate nurse.
Nursing education tailored to your needs
Our nursing curriculum is crafted to focus on you as a whole person, ensuring your success through a supportive learning environment that blends experiential learning, and academic rigor. This approach minimizes stress and promotes holistic wellness, allowing you to succeed academically and personally.
College of Nursing highlights
Our nursing programs stand out due to a strong emphasis on student experience and practical outcomes.
Affordable and accessible
Our affordable, accessible pathways and financial support opportunities help you achieve your dream of helping others without financial stress.
Enhanced learning environment
Our trauma-informed faculty and staff prioritize creating a nurturing environment that promotes mindfulness and enhances learning, allowing you to focus on acquiring skills confidently.
High NCLEX pass rates
Our NCLEX pass rates are consistently over 90%, demonstrating our nursing education’s high quality and effectiveness.
State-of-the-art simulation
Engage in high-fidelity simulations that replicate complex healthcare scenarios, providing a safe space to learn, and perfect your clinical skills before working with live patients.
Advancing healthcare equality for rural and underserved communities
At NAU’s College of Nursing, we advance healthcare equality by preparing our students to serve in underserved communities. Our curriculum includes training focusing on the healthcare disparities and specific challenges that Indigenous and rural populations face. We partner with local health organizations to provide direct services and support to these communities. This enhances our nursing students’ practical training and improves healthcare outcomes in underserved regions.
Which NAU nursing program is right for me?
Whether you’re interested in becoming a registered nurse, advancing your education through a master’s degree program, or specializing in a particular area of nursing, there’s a program that’s right for you.