Degree Comparison Program 2025-2026

Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description

This popular program is offered on four campuses around the state of Arizona. After a very competitive admission process, nursing courses are taken in sequence. Graduates are eligible to take the national licensing exam for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Traditional Format - hybrid format, typically two traditional (fall/spring) years to complete.
 
Compressed Format - hybrid format, typically 16 consecutive months to complete (fall/spring/summer).
 
Global Format - hybrid format, typically 16 consecutive months to complete (fall/spring/summer). The majority of in-person clinic time occurs during the final semester of the program.
 

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Northern Arizona University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (ccneaccreditation.org).
Unit Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

  • 30 - 32 units of pre-professional requirements.
  • 63 units of major requirements.
  • Up to 9 units of major prefix courses may be used to satisfy General Studies Requirements; these same courses may also be used to satisfy major requirements.
  • Elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units.

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
Emphasis, Minor or Certificate
Additional Admission Requirements

Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

Pre-Professional Requirements
Prerequisite courses to be completed before being admitted to the nursing program (30 - 32 units):

 

The following courses have additional prerequisites.
Minimum Units for Completion 120
Highest Mathematics Required STA 270
GPA None Specified
Foreign Language A foreign language is not required.
Progression Plan / Program of Study View Progression Plan
Program Fees None Specified