Become a nurse in 16 months
Leverage your bachelor’s in any other field and bring your valuable work experience to a new and meaningful role in health care.
ONLINE NURSING PROGRAMS
Launch or elevate your nursing career
Rockhurst University’s online nursing programs are delivered by the reputable Saint Luke's™ College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Guided by our Jesuit values of learning, leadership, and service, our quality online programs prepare nurses to meet the health care needs of diverse populations through rigorous academics, rich and varied experiences, and a spirit of inquiry and reflection.
Since 1910, we have welcomed students of all faith traditions. Today, we welcome you to review our online nursing programs so you can determine which degree or certification best suits your needs. Our online nursing programs provide clinical excellence through health care innovation, transformative learning, quality outcomes, and desirable specializations. Supportive resources and clinical placement services assure you have the tools you need to thrive throughout your educational experience and succeed as a service-oriented health care professional.
For Bachelor's Degree Holders
Online ABSN
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- 16 months
to complete - 3 intakes
per year - 10-day
campus residency
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any field
- 2.7 cumulative GPA or higher
- Resume
- Must complete 2 of 4 science prerequisites for your application to be reviewed
- Science credits must be no older than 7 years; older credits trigger an ATI TEAS admission exam
- Cannot repeat science courses more than once
- Minimum of grade C in all prerequisite courses
- 2.7 cumulative GPA or higher for prerequisite coursework
- Must reside in Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico or Vermont
Important Dates
Application Deadline: March 31, 2023
Next Start Date: May 22, 2023
Program Features
- 60 credit hours
- 582.5 clinical hours
- $783.33 per credit hour
- 4 semesters/16 months
- 10-day campus residency
- 3 start dates per year
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For BSN Holders
Online MSN-AGACNP
MSN - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Address the growing need for nurse practitioners in this specialized area, and care for adults and older adults with acute and chronic conditions.
- 6 semesters (full-time)
8 semesters (part-time) - 3 intakes per year
- 1 campus immersion
1 virtual immersion
Requirements
- BSN degree from an accredited institution
- Active RN license
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- 2 Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
Important Dates
Application Deadline: April 21, 2023
Next Start: May 22, 2023
Program Features
- 49 credit hours
- 600 clinical hours
- $734.69 per credit hour
- 3 starts per year
- 6 semesters (full-time)
- 8 semesters (part-time)
- 1 campus immersion
- 1 virtual immersion
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Online MSN-FNP
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Broaden your skills and expand your career opportunities with a second master’s degree as a family nurse practitioner.
- 6 semesters (full-time)
8 semesters (part-time) - 3 intakes per year
- 1 campus immersion
1 virtual immersion
Requirements
- BSN degree from an accredited institution
- Active RN license
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- 2 Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
Important Dates
Application deadline: April 21, 2023
Next Start: May 22, 2023
Program Features
- 49 credit hours
- 600 clinical hours
- $734.69 per credit hour
- 3 starts per year
- 6 semesters (full-time)
- 8 semesters (part-time)
- 1 campus immersion
- 1 virtual immersion
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Online MSN Dual Track
Dual Degree Master's (FNP | AGACNP)
Combine two specializations in one degree and care for patients of all ages with varied medical needs across the life span.
- 8 semesters (full-time)
10 semesters (part-time) - 3 intakes per year
- 1 campus immersion
1 virtual immersion
Requirements
- BSN degree from an accredited institution
- Active RN license
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- 2 Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
Important Dates
Application Deadline: April 21, 2023
Next Start: May 30, 2023
Program Features
- 62 credit hours
- 1,000 clinical hours
- $734.69 per credit hour
- 3 starts per year
- 8 semesters (full-time)
- 10 semesters (part-time)
- 1 campus immersion
- 1 virtual immersion
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Online MSN in Leadership
MSN in Nursing Leadership
Gain relevant expertise in the business and operations side of health care and learn to connect evidence-based practice to influence organizational improvements.
- 4 semesters (full-time)
6 semesters (part-time) - 2 intakes per year
- No campus immersion
Requirements
- BSN from CHEA recognized school and nursing accreditation from CCNE or ACEN
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges attended
- Minimum BSN GPA: 3.0
- Active unencumbered registered nurse license
- 2 LORs (professional or academic)
- Graduate Statistics
- Personal Statement (400-800 words)
Important Dates
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Next Start: September 2023
Program Features
- 37 credit hours
- 200 practicum hours
- $734.69 per credit hour
- 2 starts per year
- 4 semesters (full-time)
- 6 semesters (part-time)
- No campus immersion
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For MSN Holders
Online AGACNP Post-Master's Certificate
Online Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate
Bolster your clinical competencies and expand your scope of practice by becoming certified to care for the acute needs of adults and older adults.
- 4 semesters
- 3 intakes per year
- 1 campus immersion
1 virtual immersion
Requirements
- MSN degree from an accredited institution
- Active RN license
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- 2 Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
Important Dates
Application Deadline: April 21, 2023
Next Start: May 22, 2023
Program Features
- 20 credit hours
- 600 clinical hours
- $734.69 per credit hour
- 3 starts per year
- 4 semesters
- 1 campus immersion
- 1 virtual immersion
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Online Post-Master's FNP
Second Degree MSN
Broaden your skills and expand your career opportunities as a family nurse practitioner with our post-master's FNP program.
- 4 semesters
- 3 intakes per year
- 1 campus immersion
1 virtual immersion
Requirements
- MSN degree from an accredited institution
- Active nursing license
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- 2 Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
Important Dates
Application Deadline: April 21, 2023
Next Start: May 22, 2023
Program Features
- 20 credit hours
- 600 clinical hours
- $734.69 per credit hour
- 3 starts per year
- 4 semesters
- 1 campus immersion
- 1 virtual immersion
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For Master's Degree Holders
Higher Education
Online Ed.D. in Education and Leadership: Higher Education
Transition your career and become an educator at the university level with skills in curriculum design, higher education systems, and modern technologies.
- 100% online
- 2 years
to complete - 1 capstone project
Requirements
- Master’s degree in any field OR completion of 33 graduate credits
- 3.0 GPA
- 2 letters of recommendation (professional)
- Personal statement
- Research statement
- Resume
- Transcripts from all universities attended
(Evaluations for international transcripts are required. WES and others are accepted.)
Important Dates
Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2023 Term
Next Start Date: August 28, 2023
Program Features
- 45 credit hours
- $800 per credit hour
- Part-time program
- 6 semesters/2 years
- 2 start dates per year
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Health Care Education
Online Ed.D. in Education and Leadership: Health Care Education
Leverage your professional health care experience to address the educator shortage and prepare a new generation of health care practitioners in your field.
- 100% online
- 2 years
to complete - 1 capstone project
Requirements
- Master’s degree in any field OR completion of 33 graduate credits
- 3.0 GPA
- 2 letters of recommendation (professional)
- Personal statement
- Research statement
- Resume
- Transcripts from all universities attended
(Evaluations for international transcripts are required. WES and others are accepted.)
Important Dates
Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2023 Term
Next Start Date: August 28, 2023
Program Features
- 45 credit hours
- $800 per credit hour
- Part-time program
- 6 semesters/2 years
- 2 start dates per year
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K-12 Leadership
Online Ed.D. in Education and Leadership: K-12 Leadership
Develop your leadership, advocacy and decision-making skills to bring a modern approach to your community’s primary and secondary educational systems.
- 100% online
- 2 years
to complete - 1 capstone project
Requirements
- Master’s degree in any field OR completion of 33 graduate credits
- 3.0 GPA
- 2 letters of recommendation (professional)
- Personal statement
- Research statement
- Resume
- Transcripts from all universities attended (Evaluations for international transcripts are required. WES and others are accepted.)
Important Dates
Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2023 Term
Next Start Date: August 28, 2023
Program Features
- 45 credit hours
- $800 per credit hour
- Part-time program
- 6 semesters/2 years
- 2 start dates per year
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