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The American Indian Program at NAU
The College of Nursing’s American Indian Program (AIP) is a pathway to an entry-level nursing degree. Since 1996, more than 150 Native American nurses have entered into practice as licensed RNs, serving the healthcare needs of native peoples in reservations and adjacent communities.
What degree will I receive?
Students in this program complete prerequisite courses through NAU or a local community college, then apply for admission to NAU’s traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. In the BSN program, students learn to provide nursing care for individuals, families, and communities in urban and rural settings. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and begin a rewarding career in healthcare.
How does the AIP program work?
Students are admitted into the AIP each fall semester. We give priority to Native Americans who are members of federally recognized tribes. Students attend classes on the Flagstaff campus, and gain clinical experience in Indian Health Services facilities and at hospital and community locations adjacent to the Navajo Nation. In the final semester of the program, students complete their preceptorship in their community, on the reservation, or anywhere in Arizona.
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