Lisa B. | MSN # Online nursing degrees Our online nursing degrees are post-licensure academic pathways for RNs seeking to move into leadership, advanced practice, education or doctoral-level roles. Choose from RN to BSN, MSN and DNP options aligned with standards and competencies set by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). [Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info)[Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) **Lisa B. | MSN** - 75K+ nursing degrees awarded    |    - [Institutionally accredited for 45+ years](https://www.phoenix.edu/about/accreditation.html)    |    - [Curricula guided by 8 industry organizations](https://www.phoenix.edu/content/dam/edu/degrees/doc/program-details/nursing-program-handbook-uopx.pdf#page=8) ## Facts at a glance - 75K+ nursing degrees awarded - [Institutionally accredited for 45+ years](https://www.phoenix.edu/about/accreditation.html) - [Curricula guided by 8 industry organizations](https://www.phoenix.edu/content/dam/edu/degrees/doc/program-details/nursing-program-handbook-uopx.pdf#page=8) ![Important note](/online-nursing-degrees/_jcr_content/root/container/container_1336040708_1440709454/container/container/container_206225436_/image_copy_copy.coreimg.svg/1780684392590/hybrid-learning-disclaimer.svg) **Online learning with real-world experience:**Programs combine online coursework with clinical, practicum, residency or applied practice experiences that include in-person learning, depending on the program. Most take place in approved healthcare or practice settings, which may include a student’s workplace or local community, with support available throughout the process. View the[Nursing Student Handbook (PDF)](https://www.phoenix.edu/content/dam/edu/degrees/doc/program-details/nursing-program-handbook-uopx.pdf) for program details. ## Find your online nursing program ![CCNE Accredited](/online-nursing-degrees/_jcr_content/root/container/container/container/columns/responsivegrid0/image.coreimg.jpeg/1780684392794/ccne-accredited-logo.jpeg) ## Programmatic accreditation The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at University of Phoenix are accredited by the[Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education](https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.                           ## Take your nursing skills to the next level [Embedded content](https://www.youtube.com/embed/54CeZwhvhhE?rel=0&controls=1&fs=0&modestbranding=1&cc_load_policy=1) × 00:00 (ambient music) 00:03 - Gain the competency and skills 00:04 to become part of a life-saving team 00:06 with our online nursing degrees. 00:08 With salaries growing for this in-demand field, 00:11 now is the time to take your RN to the next level 00:14 without putting your career on hold. 00:16 Areas of growth include registered nurses 00:18 and nurse practitioners. 00:20 At University of Phoenix, 00:22 our career-focused College of Nursing 00:24 will help you do even more for your patients 00:27 with RN-to-BSN programs, 00:29 several MSN programs with multiple areas of practice, 00:32 plus our nursing bridge option. 00:35 If you have professional nursing experience, 00:37 our competency-based RN-to-BSN can be completed 00:40 in less than 12 months for under $10,000, 00:44 saving you time and money. 00:46 Our degrees are accredited and aligned to industry standards 00:50 so you can be sure you're gaining education and skills 00:53 to achieve your nursing goals, and our courses are taught 00:56 by accomplished nursing professionals. 00:58 Enrolling is easy. 01:00 There's no application fee, 01:01 no SAT or GMAT test requirements, 01:04 and no out-of-pocket cost for transcripts. 01:06 We request them for you. 01:08 If you have eligible transfer credits, 01:10 we'll work with you to get the credit you deserve. 01:12 This means you can save nearly 73% on your bachelors degree. 01:15 Plus, with up to 18 opportunities a year to start, 01:19 you can begin your degree when you're ready. 01:21 Take your nursing experience to the next level 01:24 with one of our online nursing degrees. 01:27 (music fades) ## Why earn your nursing degree online with us? Whether you’re interested in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), you can take one nursing degree online course at a time to help you balance real life and school life. You can also enroll in our [Nursing Bridge Program](/online-nursing-degrees/nurse-bridge-program.html), which is designed for RNs who have a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field, to help working nurses more quickly earn their MSN — in turn, saving time and money. Learn more about the online [bachelor's](/online-nursing-degrees/rn-to-bsn.html), [master's](/online-nursing-degrees/masters.html) and [doctoral](/online-nursing-degrees/doctoral.html) nursing degrees at University of Phoenix. ![](/online-nursing-degrees/_jcr_content/root/container/container_copy/container/columns/responsivegrid1/container_copy_copy/image.coreimg.svg/1780684392855/nursing-bridge-program.svg) ### Earn your RN to BSN degree faster When you transfer 87 credits from your Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) as part of the 3 + 1 Transfer Pathway Program, you can complete our Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing in as little as 14 months. [Learn about transfer credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html) ![Tuition Guarantee](/online-nursing-degrees/_jcr_content/root/container/container_copy/container/columns/responsivegrid1/container_copy_copy_/image.coreimg.svg/1780684392907/tuition-guarantee.svg) Affordable, fixed tuition   We’ve lowered tuition and locked it in for the duration of your online nursing degree program. So, you can count on your tuition to be as dependable as your education. [See our Tuition Guarantee™](/tuition-financial-aid.html) ## Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years Get value from your education before you even graduate. Update your resumé and LinkedIn profile with learned skills when you complete every 5- or 6-week course in our associate, bachelor's and master's programs. [Learn more](/online-degrees/skills-aligned-learning.html) ![Build skills on your way to your degree](https://uop.scene7.com/is/image/phoenixedu/skills-illustration-facing-left.webp?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=70&fit=constrain,1&wid=752) ## Meet your college deans Our college deans focus on developing a career-relevant curriculum. They bring industry experience to the classroom and lead a faculty of academic professionals with one goal in mind—to help you earn the skills you need to pursue your career. ![Raelene Brooks, Dean](/content/experience-fragments/edu/us/en/degrees/deans/deans/raelene-brooks/raelene-brooks/_jcr_content/root/container_966970858_/image.coreimg.png/1706229341869/ralene-brooks-thumbnail.png) ### Raelene Brooks, PhD, RN Dean, College of Nursing [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/dean-raelene-brooks.html) ![Patrick LaRose, Associate Dean](/content/experience-fragments/edu/us/en/degrees/deans/associate-deans/patrick-larose/patrick-larose/_jcr_content/root/container_966970858_/image.coreimg.png/1706133629322/patrick-larose-thumbnail.png) ### Patrick LaRose, DNP, RN Associate Dean of Undergraduate and Doctoral Studies, College of Nursing [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/associate-dean-patrick-larose.html) ![Linnea Axman, Associate Dean](/content/experience-fragments/edu/us/en/degrees/deans/associate-deans/linnea-axman/linnea-axman/_jcr_content/root/container_966970858_/image.coreimg.png/1706133053814/linnea-axman-thumbnail.png) ### Linnea Axman, DNP, DrPH, RN Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, College of Nursing [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/associate-dean-linnea-axman.html) ![Jennifer W.](/online-nursing-degrees/_jcr_content/root/container/container_736184251__1379252920/container/container/teaser.coreimg.jpeg/1780684393110/nursing-quote-photo.jpeg) > ## I persevered and, in the end, my master’s degree provided me additional education and background to aid me in my professional role.” **Jennifer W.  |  2018** Master of Science in Nursing --- ## Frequently asked questions about online nursing degrees Expand AllCollapse AllWhat are the different types of nurses? The main types of nurses are Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs). Each nursing role requires different education, licensing and responsibilities in patient care. RNs are licensed healthcare professionals who access patients, develop care plans, provide treatment and monitor patient outcomes under medical supervision. What online nursing degrees can RNs earn? University of Phoenix offers online nursing programs for licensed Registered Nurses (RNs) who want to prepare for their next step in their education and career. Programs combine online coursework with clinical, practicum, residency or applied practice experiences that include in-person learning, depending on the program. **Available online nursing programs include:** - [RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) programs](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-nursing-degrees/rn-to-bsn.html), including a competency-based (CB) option - [Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-nursing-degrees/masters.html): - [Family Nurse Practitioner](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-nursing-degrees/family-nurse-practitioner-masters-degree.html) - [Informatics](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-nursing-degrees/nursing-informatics-masters-degree.html) - [Nurse Administration](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-nursing-degrees/nurse-administration-masters-degree.html) - [Nurse Education](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-nursing-degrees/nurse-education-masters-degree.html) - [Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-nursing-degrees/psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner-masters-degree.html) - [Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-nursing-degrees/nursing-practice-doctoral-degree.html) Program availability may vary by state or location, so students should confirm availability with a University enrollment representative. How long does it take to earn an online nursing degree? The time to complete an online nursing degree depends on the program level and the student’s previous education. Students must also complete all required in-person clinical, practicum, residency or applied practice experiences at approved sites, depending on their program. Estimated completion times for licensed Registered Nurses (RNs) with active, unencumbered licenses include: **RN to BSN** - [Standard RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-nursing-degrees/rn-to-bsn-nursing-bachelors-degree.html): approximately 14 months when transferring an associate degree in nursing (ADN) - [Competency-based RN to BSN](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-nursing-degrees/rn-to-bsn-competency-based-bachelors.html): approximately 12 months when transferring an ADN **Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)** - [MSN/Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-nursing-degrees/family-nurse-practitioner-masters-degree.html): approximately 28 months - [MSN/Informatics](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-nursing-degrees/nursing-informatics-masters-degree.html): approximately 16 months - [MSN/Nurse Administration](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-nursing-degrees/nurse-administration-masters-degree.html): approximately 16 months - [MSN/Nurse Education](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-nursing-degrees/nurse-education-masters-degree.html): approximately 16 months - [MSN/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-nursing-degrees/psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner-masters-degree.html): approximately 30 months Approximate program length for master’s degrees may vary as part of the[nursing bridge program](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-nursing-degrees/nurse-bridge-program.html). **Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)** [Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-nursing-degrees/nursing-practice-doctoral-degree.html): approximately 20 months Are the nursing degree programs fully online? Coursework is completed online and paired with hands-on clinical, practicum or applied practice experiences depending on the degree and specialization. These in-person experiences take place at approved sites, which may include your workplace or community. The nurse practitioner master’s degree programs include a five-day, in-person residency in Phoenix, Arizona, as well as clinical hours. Will I need to come to campus? Program requirements vary. Most online nursing programs include hands-on clinical, practicum or applied practice experiences completed at approved sites, such as your workplace or in your local community. Nurse practitioner programs include a required in-person residency at the University campus in Phoenix, Arizona, as well as clinical hours. View the[Nursing Student Handbook (PDF)](https://www.phoenix.edu/content/dam/edu/degrees/doc/program-details/nursing-program-handbook-uopx.pdf)for program details and requirements. Where do clinical or practicum experiences take place? Many experiences are completed at approved professional settings tied to program requirements. Depending on the program, this may include community-based sites, practicum locations or healthcare organizations. How can I tell what kind of in-person requirement a program has? You can view the[Nursing Student Handbook (PDF)](https://www.phoenix.edu/content/dam/edu/degrees/doc/program-details/nursing-program-handbook-uopx.pdf)for specific program details and any required clinical, practicum, residency or applied practice components. Where can I learn more about nursing degrees and the nursing profession? There are a lot of helpful and informative nursing resources for potential students. Here are just a few: - [National League for Nursing](https://www.nln.org/) - [American Nurses Credentialing Center](https://www.nursingworld.org/ancc/) - [American Association of Colleges of Nursing](https://www.aacnnursing.org/Students) - [What is a Nursing Educator?](/articles/nursing/what-is-nursing-educator) — Online Degrees | January 19, 2023 • 6 minutes - [What Is a Travel Nurse?](/articles/nursing/what-is-a-travel-nurse) — Career Support | May 11, 2022 • 9 Minutes - [Who an RN BSN Online Nursing Program Is For](/articles/nursing/who-is-an-rn-bsn-online-nursing-program-for.html) — Online Degrees | September 27, 2024 • 7 minutes [Apply now](/application/quick-app/personal-info) ### Interested in pursuing a degree? Have questions about our degree programs? Speak with an enrollment representative. [Request Information](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) Need help now? Connect with an enrollment representative right away. 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