The Azusa Pacific School of Nursing encompasses a complete spectrum of undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare nursing students for a lifetime of intellectual inquiry. With an APU holistic nursing degree, graduates enter the health and wellness field with a solid foundation in research, theory, clinical skills, and hands-on community service, setting them apart as leaders in their profession who are qualified to change the face of healthcare delivery. APU’s nursing school leads the way in solving for the nation’s holistic nurse practitioner shortage by educating top nursing professionals and educators at every level.
Lead by a Christian worldview, APU’s nursing school prepares professional nurses for leadership and collaborative practice in holistic health care. Through innovative programs and expert faculty, nursing students engage in challenging discussions, mentoring relationships in intimate classroom settings, invaluable hands-on experiences in state-of-the-art simulation labs, and a culturally diverse practice environment that incorporates both study abroad and global research opportunities. APU nursing students:
- Become strategic thinkers, educated as transformational leaders in evolving health care systems.
- Seek to serve as compassionate healers embracing those in need through a wide variety of service activities.
- Practice from strong ethical principles based on a foundation of Christian values.
- Stand out as difference makers who will change lives.
Undergraduate Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- BSN Two-Plus-Two (High Desert)
- LVN to BSN and LVN to RN
- Accelerated RN to BSN
- Online Accelerated RN to BSN
- International Opportunities
Graduate Programs
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Entry-level Master’s (ELM) Program
- MSN with CNS Specialties
- MSN with NP Specialties
- Post-Master’s Certificates
Doctoral Programs
- Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
- Doctor of Nursing Practice