May 12, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog/Handbook (Summer Update) 
    
2025-2026 Catalog/Handbook (Summer Update)

College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing


As part of the College of Health Sciences, programs in the School of Nursing at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences focus on developing elite leaders, practitioners, and educators who can apply critical thinking skills to solve complex healthcare issues and be successful in this rapidly growing field.  All programs are offered online, providing the flexibility to fit into busy schedules and enabling students to continue working while earning an advanced degree. Depending on the program requirements, students may come to campus or have the option to participate in virtual immersion experiences. These optional experiences give students additional access to faculty and opportunities to network and learn alongside fellow students.

The goals of USAHS’ School of Nursing include:

  • Providing innovative graduate nursing education;
  • Preparing nurse leaders in interprofessional collaboration;
  • Promoting critical thinking along with the use of best scientific evidence and data analytics in decision-making; and
  • Facilitating scholarship and professional growth and development of faculty and students. 

RN-Master of Science in Nursing, RN-MSN

  

RN-MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner Role Specialty
RN-MSN, Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Role Specialty
The AGNP role specialty is not currently enrolling new students.
RN-MSN, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Role Specialty

Master of Science in Nursing, MSN

   

MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner Role Specialty
MSN, Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Role Specialty
The AGNP role specialty is not currently enrolling new students.
MSN, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Role Specialty
MSN, Nurse Executive Role Specialty
MSN, Nurse Educator Role Specialty
The Nurse Educator role specialty is no longer enrolling new students.

Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP (BSN-Entry)

 

DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner Role Specialty
DNP, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Role Specialty
DNP, Nurse Executive Role Specialty

  
Degree Planner

Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP (MSN-Entry)

    

DNP (MSN-Entry)
DNP (USAHS Alumni MSN-Entry, FNP Role Specialty)
DNP (USAHS Alumni MSN-Entry, NEd, NEx Role Specialty)
The Nurse Educator role specialty is no longer enrolling new students. 

Post-Graduate Nursing Certificates

Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate (FNP)

     

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate (PMHNP)

    

Nurse Executive Certificate

  

Nurse Educator Certificate
The Nurse Educator role specialty is no longer enrolling new students. 

  

PMHNP for Practicing APRN
The PMHNP for Practicing APRN pathway is no longer enrolling new students.