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Interested in becoming a Registered Nurse?

ASU offers two accelerated prelicensure nursing pathways – the Master's (Entry to Practice) in Nursing and the Accelerated BSN – for students who already have a bachelor’s degree in another discipline. Graduates of both programs are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN and apply for RN licensure.

MS in nursing (entry to nursing practice)

Available at the Downtown Phoenix campus
Spring and summer cohorts available
Full-time program
53 credits
Complete in 15-16 months
Graduates earn the Sigma Nurse Manager Certificate

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Nursing students work with a simulation mannequin

Nursing students working with simulation mannequin

Accelerated BSN

Fall admission at ASU at Lake Havasu
Spring admission at the Downtown Phoenix campus
Full-time program
50 credits
Complete in 12 months

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Did You Know?

ASU ranked among Best Nursing Schools: Master’s and BSN programs by U.S. News and World Report (BSN rankings; MS rankings)
Arizona ranked among top 10 best states for nurses by Becker’s Hospital Review (Read article)
Arizona ranks highest in projected demand for nurses, with an anticipated increase of 39% by 2030 (Read article)
Graduates of accelerated nursing programs enrich the workforce and are highly valued by employers (AACN, 2023)
ASU accelerated graduates are prepared to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first-attempt:
- Accelerated BSN: 97% pass-rate
- Master's (Entry to Practice) in Nursing: 100% pass-rate

ASU students at a graduation in gowns and caps