ONLINE HEALTHCARE & NURSING DEGREES
School of Health Professions
Why Earn a Healthcare or Nursing Degree Online?
Our online healthcare and nursing degrees are designed for ANDers ready to make a difference in patients’ lives. For more than 50 years, we’ve helped compassionate professionals advance their education and their impact: one course, one month at a time.
Flexible, accredited, and career-driven, our programs prepare you to lead with confidence in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations across the country.
Nurse practitioner jobs projected to grow 35%
Nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, and nurse midwives projected to grow rapidly in the next decade
Hands-on, career-ready training
Build clinical and leadership skills directly aligned with industry needs
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Programs built for working nurses and healthcare pros
Career-focused programs tailored to busy students balancing work, life, and education
Healthcare & Nursing Programs by Degree Level
NU’s School of Health Professions offers flexible degree programs at all levels. Each is designed to build real-world skills that directly translate to improved patient care and professional advancement.
Healthcare and Nursing Degrees that Build Career-Ready Skills
Advance your career with specialized courses aligned to today’s healthcare demands:
Nursing Leadership and Management – Prepare for nurse supervisor or director roles in hospitals and clinics
Healthcare Administration and Policy – Develop business, management, and policy expertise to lead healthcare organizations
Public Health and Community Wellness – Create programs that improve health outcomes for diverse populations
Clinical Excellence and Patient Care – Strengthen evidence-based care skills and prepare for clinical leadership
Healthcare Data & Informatics – Support better decision-making and patient outcomes through data analysis and systems management
*Source: The career outcomes data presented is sourced from Lightcast, which provides insights based on real-time job postings, public datasets, and analytics. Lightcast derives its data from sources such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), and the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES). While accurate and reliable, this data reflects general labor market trends and may not represent individual outcomes or specific local conditions. For more details on Lightcast’s methodology, visit their Data Overview.
Why Choose NU for Healthcare & Nursing?
National University offers a holistic approach to student support, ensuring nothing stands between ANDers and success.
Financial Support
1:1 assistance for navigating the financial aid process, generous transfer credit policy, needs-based tuition reduction grants, and scholarships.
Academic Support
4-, 8-, and 12-week online classes, unlimited free tutoring, individual coaching, writing center, and 150+ academic degree programs, credentials, and certificates.
Career Support
NU Mentoring Network for individual student and alumni career guidance, professional development opportunities, access to job listings, and customized career support.
Wellness Support
Free virtual mental health counseling, access to wellness resources, and Student Wellness Center offering 1:1 support for life challenges.
Community Support
Web-based student networking platform, student clubs and community service events, flexible online options to balance work and family.
Hear From NU Students and Alums
I will have gained the knowledge of patient care and data analysis. These skills will successfully prepare me to participate in the conduction of research studies in public health, and to translate healthcare administration concepts into practice.”
Krishafaye T.
Master of Public Health, Class of 2023
Earning my MSN was a significant milestone—it empowered me to grow beyond bedside nursing into leadership and administrative roles. It affirmed my ability to lead, mentor, and influence change in healthcare environments. Supportive faculty and flexible learning formats were key. Connecting with peers at commons and building a network of encouragement also made a big difference during challenging times.”
Erum K.
MSN Nursing Leadership, Class of 2025
I chose to join the NU Family Nurse Practitioner program because it offered me convenient online classes for my program. National University offers a platform that will enable me to learn from the best instructors, and it will put me in a better position to put into practice the knowledge that I have gained in class and incorporate it into my practice.”
Maryam Y.
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate, Current student
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FAQs About Online Healthcare & Nursing Degrees
An online healthcare degree opens the door to careers in nursing, hospital administration, public health, and clinical leadership. NU graduates often pursue roles such as registered nurse, healthcare administrator, nurse educator, or medical services manager.
Program length depends on your degree level and transfer credits. Bachelor’s programs can often be completed in about four years — faster with accelerated 4- or 8-week courses. Graduate programs typically take 18–36 months.
They can earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing, complete an associate’s degree in nursing, or obtain a diploma from an approved nursing program. To obtain a license, nurses must graduate from an approved nursing program and pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). RNs can work in hospitals, home healthcare services, nursing care facilities, physicians’ offices, outpatient clinics, and schools. They can also pursue travel-related practice once they earn the travel nursing qualifications.
Yes, a BSN is a four-year undergraduate nursing degree that provides the academic foundation for nursing practice. The RN is a license earned by passing the NCLEX-RN exam after completing a nursing degree program.
You deserve credit for your hard work at other institutions.. NU accepts transfer credits from accredited institutions and military experience to help you finish faster and save on tuition.
NU’s flexible, accredited programs are built for working professionals who want to advance their impact on patient care. With 24/7 online access, small class sizes, and supportive faculty, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to grow your career, all on your schedule.
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