Nursing
Pursue a high-impact career in healthcare through NAU’s Nursing programs. Gain clinical experience, build leadership skills, and prepare to become a confident, compassionate nurse.
Nurses are leaders, caregivers, and problem-solvers. At NAU, you’ll learn to think clinically and lead with empathy, whether your path takes you to the bedside, into public health, or toward advanced nursing practice. Our programs combine rigorous coursework, hands-on learning, and personalized support to help you succeed.
What is Nursing?
Nursing combines medical knowledge with compassionate care. At NAU, you’ll learn to treat patients with skill and empathy through a curriculum that emphasizes clinical reasoning, cultural awareness, and holistic wellness. With hands-on learning and real-world experience, you’ll be prepared to lead and serve in a wide range of healthcare settings.
What you'll study
From science foundations to real-world clinical practice, you’ll take courses such as:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Health assessment and patient-centered care
- Evidence-based nursing and healthcare research
- Mental health and community nursing
NAU students complete extensive clinical hours in hospitals, clinics, and community health organizations across Arizona.
Career possibilities
NAU Nursing graduates work in fast-paced hospitals, rural health centers, tribal clinics, and nonprofit organizations. Whether you want to specialize in emergency care, pediatrics, mental health, or community outreach, you’ll be prepared to make a meaningful difference.
Nursing degrees offered at NAU
Choose the path that fits your goals. NAU offers flexible, accredited programs including:
- Traditional BSN
- Accelerated BSN
- RN-to-BSN
- MSN and graduate degrees
FAQs: Nursing degrees
Can I become a Registered Nurse (RN) after graduating from NAU?
Yes! Graduates of NAU’s BSN programs are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) exam. NAU’s nursing students consistently achieve top pass rates in Arizona.
Where would I complete my clinicals?
You’ll train in hospitals, public health agencies, rural clinics, and tribal health organizations across Arizona, building diverse and practical experience that reflects today’s healthcare needs.
Can I study Nursing outside of Flagstaff?
Yes! NAU offers nursing programs in Flagstaff, Tucson, Yuma, and through statewide community partnerships bringing high-quality education closer to home for students across Arizona.
Are scholarships available to Nursing students?
Yes! NAU provides a variety of scholarships for Nursing majors, including funding for students focused on serving rural and underserved communities.
What support is available to Nursing students?
You’ll be supported through every stage of your journey with academic advising, tutoring, skills labs, mentorship programs, and access to experienced, student-focused faculty.
How to apply for undergraduate nursing programs
Step 1: Apply to NAU
Are you a new or continuing student? Before you’re ready to apply to a College of Nursing program, you’ll need to complete all of your preprofessional requirements (prerequisites and liberal studies courses).
Step 2: Apply to the College of Nursing
The traditional, accelerated, compressed, and American Indian programs all have separate application forms. During an open application cycle, admission requires a completed application, the HESI A2 exam, and completed prerequisite courses or degree.