Are you an Registered Nurse (RN) seeking a college or University in Arizona where you can pursue a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree? If so then you are in luck. Below you will find a list of colleges and universities in the Grand Canyon State offering nationally accredited MSN programs.
Arizona State UniversityCollege of Nursing and Health Innovation
The College of Nursing and Health Innovation at Arizona State University (ASU) offers Master of Science in Nursing programs in two specialization areas:
- Clinical Research Management (CRM)
- Nurse Educator (NE)
The Clinical Research Management specialization is a fully online program. It prepares graduates to lead complex clinical research operations in many employer settings. They are prepared for specialized positions in clinical research operations and regulatory affairs. Graduates will be prepared to work for health care institutions, academic medical institutions, governmental regulatory agencies, national and international research organizations, as well as medical drug, device, and product developers.
The Nurse Educator specialization is designed for both those who initially choose a career as a nurse educator as well as for practicing nurses looking to move into a career as a nurse educator. The program offers a pathway to both the PhD in Nursing and the Doctor of Nursing Practice. It is offered in a hybrid format combining online and classroom components. Students enrolled in the Nurse Educator program can choose from several populations in which to concentrate:
- Adult and Geriatric Health
- Family Health
- Family Psychiatric/Mental Health
- Neonatal
- Pediatrics
Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program (or one similar to ASU’s BSN program). Students should have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (Or a 3.0 GPA on their undergraduate Junior and Senior coursework). They must hold an unencumbered active license as a Registered Nurse in the state where their clinical practice will be performed.
Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education
500 North 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 496-2644
Grand Canyon UniversityCollege of Nursing and Health Sciences
The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions at Grand Canyon University offers two pathways to a Master of Science in Nursing degree: a traditional BSN to MSN pathway and an RN to MSN pathway. There are many specializations available within each of the pathways.
Both BSN to MSN programs and RN to MSN bridge programs are offered in all of the following specialty areas:
- Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
- Health Care Informatics
- Nursing Education
- Public Health
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Acute Care Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
- Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
The BSN to MSN programs are open to those who already hold Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an ACEN/NLNAC or CCNE accredited program. Applicants are required to hold a valid unrestricted and unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in their state of residence. They must also have completed prerequisite courses in statistics, health assessment, and research.
Applicants to the RN to MSN bridge programs are required to hold a valid unrestricted and unencumbered RN’s license in the state where the student resides. They should also hold an Associate’s degree in nursing or a Bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field.
Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education
3300 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 639-6167
Northern Arizona UniversitySchool of Nursing
The School of Nursing at Northern Arizona University (NAU) offers a Master of Science in Nursing to those RNs who currently
NAU offers two tracks within their MSN program:
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Generalist
The Family Nurse Practitioner program is designed for nurses who hold a BSN degree who would like to expand their skills to provide primary care to families in rural settings. Preference is given to applicants to the FNP program who have a minimum of 3-5 years experience as a Registered Nurse.
The Nurse Generalist track is designed for RNs who seek to continue building a professional clinical foundation of practice.
Applicants should either hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or hold both an Associate’s degree in nursing and a Bachelor’s in a non-nursing field with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all nursing coursework taken under their Bachelor’s or Associate’s program in nursing. They must be licensed as an RN and in good standing at the time of application and be licensed as an RN in Arizona during their enrollment at Northern Arizona University. As mentioned before, the university recommends that applicants to the Family Nurse Practitioner have 3-5 years of nursing practice. However, those with less experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education
202 East Pine Knoll Drive
PO Box 15035
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
(928) 523-2671
The University of ArizonaCollege of Nursing
Two pathways to a Master of Science in Nursing degree are offered by The University of Arizona’s College of Nursing. The university offers a traditional BSN to MSN pathway and an ADN to MSN pathway. The latter is what is typically referred to as an RN to MSN bridge program, but the school refers to both pathways as RN to MSN programs because both programs are accelerated.
Students in the program earn a generalist MSN degree in Clinical Systems Leadership. The degree prepares students for careers as Unit Managers, Clinical Practice Leader, Nursing Administrator, Clinical Nurse Educator, case Manager, and more.
Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education
1305 North Martin, Room 316
PO Box 210203
Tucson, AZ 85721
(520) 626-6154
University of PhoenixCollege of Health Sciences and Nursing
The College of Health Sciences and Nursing at University of Phoenix (UOP) offers two pathways to their Master of Science in Nursing program specializing in Nursing/Health Care Management. They offer a traditional BSN to MSN pathway as well as an RN to MSN bridge pathway. UOP also offers an MSN with a specialization as a Family Nurse Practitioner in certain areas of the U.S.
Applicants to the BSN to MSN program must hold a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university (or a comparable degree from a recognized institution outside the U.S.) with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. They must have a valid, unrestricted, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in all states where you hold an active license.
Applicants to the RN to MSN bridge program must hold a non-nursing Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited or nationally accredited college or university. They will be required to complete 3 BSN level bridge courses before they are allowed to move into the MSN curriculum. They must also have a valid, unrestricted, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in all states where you hold an active license.
Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education
4605 East Elwood Street
MS AA-C708
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(480) 557-1140