Nursing

Explore our degrees and certificates for current and future healthcare providers and professionals.

Master of Science in Nursing
(MSN)

Limited-Residency | Post-Bachelor’s | 20-24 Months
CCNE Accredited

Earn a Master of Science in Nursing while preparing for certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).

Enter as a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and train to become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), and/or Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP).

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Online | Post-Master’s | 16 Months 

CCNE Accredited 

Earn the clinical doctorate for nurses and nurse practitioners.

Lead, educate, and implement change with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Earn the highest nursing practice degree and set yourself apart in the nursing field.

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Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree/Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP/FNP)

Limited-Residency | Post-Bachelor’s | 2.5 Years

CCNE Accredited 

Earn the clinical doctorate for nurses and nurse practitioners straight from a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while also earning your Family Nurse Practitioner certification.

Lead, educate, and implement change with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Earn the highest nursing practice degree and set yourself apart in the nursing field.

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Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
(FNPC)

Limited-Residency | Post-Master’s | 16 Months

CCNE Accredited 

Become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).

Enter as a Registered Nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing (or higher), and further your career as an FNP.

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Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate
(ENPC)

Limited-Residency | Post-Master’s | 1 Year

CCNE Accredited 

Become an Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP).

Enter as a Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing (or higher) and further your career as an ENP.

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
(PMHNPC)

Online | Post-Master’s | 16 Months

CCNE Accredited 

Become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Enter as a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing (or higher) and further your career as a PMHNP.

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Family Nurse Practitioner/Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate
(FNPC/ENPC)

Limited-Residency | Post-Master’s | 20 Months

CCNE Accredited 

Become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and an Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP).

Enter as a Registered Nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing (or higher) and further your career as an FNP and ENP.

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Family Nurse Practitioner / Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
(FNPC/PMHNPC)

Limited-Residency | Post-Master’s | 20 Months

CCNE Accredited 

Become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Enter as a Registered Nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing (or higher) and further your career as an FNP and a PMHNP.

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Other Programs of Interest

NEW Accelerated Program Summer 2025

Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences
(PhD)

Limited-Residency | 3 Specialties | 3 Years

Earn your terminal research or academic degree for healthcare clinicians.

Our PhD in Health Sciences program enables healthcare professionals to expand their knowledge in various health science specialties ranging from Health Promotion & Wellness, Healthcare Professions Education, to Human & Sport Performance.

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Health Science Certificates

Healthcare Leadership & Administration

Learn skills and behavior strategies to prepare those interested in healthcare leadership.

Healthcare Professions Education

Great resource and option to support continuing faculty training and development.

Health & Wellness Coaching

Prepares you to become a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach.

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Financial Aid

There are many ways you can pay for your education and receive aid. See how our Financial Aid Office can help you fund your education.

Program Accreditation

The Master of Science in Nursing programs, Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, and Post-Graduate APRN Certificate programs at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

The Emergency Nurse Practitioner programs at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions have been granted academic program validation from the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners. 7729 E Greenway Road, #300, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.