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Help improve the health and well-being of your patients and community with a variety of online degree programs from UTA, your number one source for an affordable, quality education. Choose from these programs with 100% online coursework and prepare to achieve your degree and open the door to new career opportunities.

Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Duration: As few as 9 months Credit Hours: Varies Tuition: $8,995

Apply by: 4/26/24 Start class: 5/20/24

The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) online program prepares you to be a leader among nurses. In this program, you will enhance both your decision-making and critical-thinking skills and learn to apply evidence-based data to strengthen your patient care.

Study on your own time with our accredited, 100% online RN to BSN degree program, designed specifically to fit the needs of the professional nurse. Plus, the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at UTA is among the top nursing schools and boasts the best online graduate nursing programs in the U.S.

With an RN to BSN online degree, you can step into leading clinical and magnet hospital roles requiring baccalaureate-prepared nurses. As an RN, BSN nurse, you will play an important part in the patient care processes by serving as a health care advocate, supervising nursing care provided by others, communicating with patients, families, and communities, and managing information using the latest technology.

This CCNE-accredited nursing program prepares you for exciting roles, such as:

  • Public Health Nurse
  • Care Coordinator or Navigator
  • Case Manager
  • School Nurse
  • Health Educator
  • Charge Nurse

Must have an RN license or pass NCLEX during first course. Don't have an RN license? Check out UTA's BSN program.

Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing

Duration: As few as 36 months Credit Hours: Varies Tuition: $19,500

Apply by: 4/26/24 Start class: 5/20/24

The Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN) online program advances your education beyond the BSN level and equips you to be a leader in nursing education or hospital nursing administration.

Our accelerated 100% online program allows you to earn your MSN in less time and save more money than if you completed the RN to BSN and MSN programs separately. The BSN degree is awarded when undergraduate requirements are met and there is no expiration on previously earned credits. You then have the flexibility to choose between the MSN Nurse Administrator or MSN Nurse Educator degree tracks.

This CCNE-accredited nursing program advances your leadership skills in the growing field of nursing and prepares you for exciting roles, such as:

  • Nurse Researcher
  • Nurse Educator
  • Nurse Administrator

Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Duration: As few as 42 months Credit Hours: 78 Tuition: $38,308

Apply by: 4/26/24 Start class: 5/20/24

The Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (RN to MSN - FNP) online program prepares advanced practice nurses to implement evidence-based care in a variety of primary care settings, with an emphasis on health promotion and primary care management of the acute and stable chronically ill patient.

This unique 100% online program equips graduates with the skills needed to excel in the growing field of nursing. The BSN is awarded when undergraduate requirements are met and there is no expiration on previously earned credits. Upon completing the BSN, RNs enter the accelerated online program and save time and money in earning both their BSN and MSN degrees.

Prepare to manage the primary healthcare of individuals and their families across the life span, as an independent provider or as part of a healthcare team, in a changing healthcare system.

In this program, you will learn how to:

  • Conduct health screenings and advanced patient assessments
  • Perform complete physical examinations of patients
  • Order lab testing
  • Prescribe therapeutics
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers

This CCNE-accredited RN to MSN - FNP program can prepare you for career opportunities in a variety of settings including:

  • Primary care/ambulatory clinics
  • Urgent care clinics
  • Health department family care clinics

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Duration: As few as 15 months Credit Hours: 51 Tuition: $21,675

Apply by: 4/26/24 Start class: 5/20/24

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing online degree program is a pre-licensure program that prepares aspiring nurses in learning all the clinical skills needed to pass the NCLEX exam at the completion of the program and become a registered nurse.

This nursing program features 100% online lectures for you to study on your own time and in-person clinical rotations with partner facilities in Texas. The College of Nursing and Health Innovation at UTA is a top-ranked nursing program from a state university and boasts an over 90% RN licensure exam pass rate.

Prepare for an exciting career in nursing with a BSN online from UTA. In this program, you will gain knowledge and expertise in holistic health, nursing research, and nursing leadership.

This CCNE-accredited nursing program prepares you for exciting roles, such as:

  • Public Health Nurse
  • Care Coordinator or Navigator
  • Case Manager
  • School Nurse
  • Health Educator
  • Charge Nurse

Student must take 51 credit hours of required Nursing Courses plus 3 credit hours of an upper division nursing course. A total of 121 credit hours are required to be awarded the degree.

Professional Nursing Pathways Program

Duration: Varies Per Credit Hour: $257

Apply by: 4/26/24 Start class: 5/20/24

Designed for students who are currently pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), this innovative program identifies the most efficient pathway toward obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The UTA College of Nursing and Health Innovation works with select ADN programs to help students choose appropriate courses that will transfer into UTA’s RN to BSN online program to maximize overall affordability and speed of completion. In addition, UTA’s accelerated online courses may be completed concurrently with ADN courses.

To find out if your community college is a partner in the UTA Professional Nursing Pathways Program, please contact your ADN advisor.

Must have an RN license or pass NCLEX during first course. Don't have an RN license? Check out UTA's BSN program.

Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Administration

Duration: As few as 19-22 months Credit Hours: 36 Tuition: $17,800

Apply by: 4/26/24 Start class: 5/20/24

The Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Administration online program is a transformative leadership experience. This program incorporates contemporary management theory and core competencies, enabling our graduates to function in a variety of healthcare settings.

Our 100% online MSN in Nursing Administration program prepares you for leadership and management roles in the constantly changing healthcare environment. Advance your nursing practice with our rigorous curriculum and strong leadership training and complete clinical preceptorships with nursing leaders.

This CCNE-accredited nursing program advances your leadership skills in the growing field of nursing and prepares you for exciting roles, such as:

  • Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
  • Nurse Administrator
  • Program Administrator
  • Director of Case Management

Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Education

Duration: As few as 22-25 months Credit Hours: 39 Tuition: $20,085

Apply by: 4/26/24 Start class: 5/20/24

The Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Education online program concentrates on the core knowledge needed to develop nursing curricula, teaching methodologies, and evaluation strategies in the classroom or the clinical education setting.

The UTA MSN in Nursing Education was developed by a distinguished team of faculty who collectively have more than 100 years of experience in nursing education. This 100% online degree plan addresses the growing need for nurses by educating those who will teach and lead them.

Learn simulation and other active teaching strategies in this online program.

This CCNE-accredited MSN in Nursing Education degree can lead to roles such as:

  • Staff development officer/educator at acute and community healthcare systems
  • Clinical instructor at community college/university level
  • Instructional or administrative nurse faculty
  • Clinical nurse educator

Master of Science in Nursing in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Duration: As few as 29-33 months Credit Hours: 41 Tuition: $26,814

Apply by: 4/26/24 Start class: 5/20/24

The Master of Science in Nursing in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (MSN – AG PCNP) online program prepares nurses as primary care providers to manage the health of patients from adolescence through adulthood and the end of life.

The AG PCNP emphasizes health promotion, illness prevention, and management of minor acute illnesses exhibited by the ability to synthesize and apply research to maximize healthcare delivery. This program features 100% online coursework. Upon completion, students of this program will be prepared to become board-certified as an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Graduates are well-prepared for careers in gerontology and adult care and are highly employable.

The CCNE-accredited MSN in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program can lead to expanded roles in clinical settings such as:

  • Primary Patient Care/Ambulatory Clinics
  • Criminal Justice Systems
  • Long-Term Care Facilities

Master of Science in Nursing in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Duration: As few as 29-33 months Credit Hours: 41 Tuition: $26,814

Apply by: 4/26/24 Start class: 5/20/24

The Master of Science in Nursing in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (MSN – AG ACNP) online program is designed to provide nurses with leadership skills, as well as the ability to use research findings to maximize the healthcare delivery services for individuals from the age of 18 through end of life who may be physiologically unstable, technologically dependent, and/or vulnerable for the development of complications.

Emphasis in the program is on health restoration, management of complex, acute and chronic illnesses and complex health management of adolescents, adults and older adults. This program features 100% online coursework. Upon completion, students of this program will be prepared to become board-certified as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

Graduates are well prepared for careers in gerontology and adult care and are highly employable.

The CCNE-accredited MSN in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program can lead to expanded specialist roles in clinical settings such as:

  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • Emergency Department (ER)
  • Rehabilitation Centers

Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner

Duration: as few as 32-36 months Credit Hours: 46 Tuition: $30,084

Apply by: 4/26/24 Start class: 5/20/24

The Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN – FNP) online program gives you the knowledge and training you need to expand your nursing practice as an independent provider or member of a care team. You will learn to manage healthcare for patients across the entire life span and help them achieve optimal health.

This accredited nursing program features 100% online lectures and clinical rotations can be completed in your geographical area. The College of Nursing and Health Innovation at UTA boasts a historically high pass rate.

Expand your nursing career with a MSN – FNP degree and prepare to practice as a primary care provider and patient advocate in a variety of clinical settings. Learn from our expert faculty and advance your knowledge and practice in specialized areas to support your practice, such as pharmacology, diagnostics, health assessment, advanced research, and clinical management.

Care provided by family nurse practitioners includes:

  • Conducting health screenings and advanced patient assessments
  • Ordering lab testing
  • Prescribing therapeutics

Master of Science in Nursing in Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Duration: As few as 29-33 months Credit Hours: 41 Tuition: $26,814

Apply by: 4/26/24 Start class: 5/20/24

The Master of Science in Nursing in Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (MSN – PPCNP) online program prepares the pediatric nurse practitioner to provide leadership and promote research in the development of healthcare services for children across the primary care continuum, from preventative care to disease management.

This program features 100% online coursework and is designed for nurses who are dedicated to providing expert, evidence-based care for children from birth to 21 years of age. Graduates of the PPCNP online program are prepared to take Pediatric Nurse Practitioner national certification exam offered by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.

The CCNE-accredited MSN in Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program can lead to expanded roles in clinical settings such as:

  • Pediatric Primary Care Clinic
  • School Based Clinics
  • Palliative Care Settings

Master of Science in Nursing in Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Duration: As few as 31-33 months Credit Hours: 45 Tuition: $29,430

Apply by: 4/26/24 Start class: 5/20/24

The Master of Science in Nursing in Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (MSN – PACNP) online program prepares nurses to provide children with evidence-based interventions to facilitate optimum health and growth. This program is designed to expand knowledge and experience to practice in high acuity areas using expert care for children from birth to 21 years of age.

This nursing program includes 100% online coursework that focuses on the role of the nurse practitioner in health assessment and advanced practice, pediatric primary care, pediatric acute care and an advanced clinical nursing practicum. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to take the PACNP National Certification Exam through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.

The CCNE-accredited MSN in Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program can lead to expanded roles in clinical settings such as:

  • Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PACU)
  • Pediatric Sedation Service Operations
  • Pediatric Sub Specialty Clinic (Hematology, Nephrology)

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Duration: As few as 27-32 months Credit Hours: 36 Tuition: $23,760

Apply by: 4/26/24 Start class: 5/20/24

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) online program is geared toward active, advanced-practice nurses who want to make a difference for the patients they serve by evaluating and implementing evidence-based findings to positively influence outcomes.

This accelerated program features 100% online coursework, designed specifically for working, board-certified APRNs, post-master's nurse practitioners or nurses with an MSN in Administration. Upon completion of this program, you will be able to equip nurses in making an impact through research and critical analysis. You will be able to synthesize findings and determine best practices in healthcare workplace environments.

As a graduate of this online program, you will be prepared to:

  • Translate clinical and/or administrative science to transform practice
  • Demonstrate organizational and systems leadership in promoting interprofessional collaboration and quality improvement
  • Appraise and synthesize the evidence for translation in advanced nursing practice
  • Apply knowledge of information systems and technology in the evaluation and use of data to improve healthcare outcomes
  • Analyze and advocate policy to improve healthcare outcomes
  • Evaluate issues and trends in global and population health to improve healthcare outcomes

Career opportunities for graduates of the CCNE-accredited DNP program are varied and could include clinically oriented leadership positions in:

  • Hospitals
  • Government
  • Private practice

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Administration

Duration: As few as 7 months Credit Hours: 12 Tuition: $5,933.28

Apply by: 5/31/24 Start class: 7/1/24

Prepare for nurse administrator roles with a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Administration online from UTA. In this program, you will examine and analyze administrative and managerial roles in healthcare organizations, learn how to apply financial management concepts to financial planning, study leadership strategies in current healthcare systems, and more.

Designed for BSN-prepared nurses, this accelerated 100% online program offers multiple start dates, pay-as-you-go tuition, and the same dedicated faculty as on campus. Prepare for greater administrative responsibilities and a role as a unit supervisor quickly and affordably.

Advance your nursing practice by expanding your knowledge and skills in nursing management, financial management in nursing and nursing leadership.

The Certificate in Nursing Administration can lead to expanded roles in clinical settings such as:

  • Urgent Care Centers
  • Medical and Surgical Hospitals
  • VA Hospitals
  • Private Doctor's Offices
  • Home Healthcare Agencies
  • Nursing Homes
  • Outpatient Treatment Centers

Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Administration

Duration: As few as 7 months Credit Hours: 12 Tuition: $5,933.28

Apply by: 5/31/24 Start class: 7/1/24

Develop the business skills and principles you need for leadership and management roles in healthcare with a Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Administration online from UTA. In this online program, you will learn the administrative aspects of the healthcare field, financial management and budgeting, and theory and application of organizational behavior.

Designed for MSN-prepared nurses, this accelerated 100% online program offers multiple start dates, pay-as-you-go tuition and the same dedicated faculty who teach on campus.

Prepare for career opportunities such as:

  • Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
  • Nurse Administrator
  • Program Administrator
  • Director of Case Management

Certificate in Nursing Education

Duration: As few as 6 months Credit Hours: 12 Tuition: $6,180

Apply by: 5/31/24 Start class: 7/1/24

Learn the essentials of curriculum development, teaching and evaluation strategies and the role of the nurse educator with the Certificate in Nursing Education from The University of Texas at Arlington. Designed for current BSN-prepared nurses, this 100% online post-baccalaureate program was developed by a distinguished team of faculty who collectively have more than 100 years of experience in nursing education.

Coursework addresses the growing need for nurses by educating those who will teach and lead them.

Upon graduation, you will be prepared to teach Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) or Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) and possess the expertise needed for leading roles in nursing education, including:

  • Instructional or Administrative Nurse Faculty
  • Clinical Instructor
  • Clinical Nurse Educator

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post Master's)

Duration: As few as 5 courses Credit Hours: Varies Tuition: $654 per credit hour

Apply by: 5/31/24 Start class: 7/1/24

Learn how to help assess, manage and provide care to adults, including older adults, across healthcare settings with the online Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate online from UTA.

This 100% online program is designed to give MSN-prepared nurse practitioners the professional skills and knowledge they need to sit for certification to become Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (AGACNP-BC) through the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Graduates of this AGACNP-BC Certificate program will be able to:

  • Assume responsibility as an adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner to provide healthcare to late adolescents, adults, older adults and their families in secondary and tertiary settings
  • Demonstrate clinical expertise in providing care to acutely ill patients, including diagnostic reasoning, complex monitoring and therapies
  • Use research and theoretical principles in implementing therapies that restore health, minimize complications and manage risk factors
  • Integrate the patient’s care across the continuum of acute care services in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, families and patients

Common sites where Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners may practice include, but are not limited to:

  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • Emergency Department (ER)
  • Outpatient practice settings in many specialty areas, such as neurology, infectious disease, cardiology and pulmonology
  • Rehabilitation Centers

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post Master's)

Duration: As few as 5 courses Credit Hours: Varies Tuition: $654 per credit hour

Apply by: 5/31/24 Start class: 7/1/24

The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate is designed to broaden the scope of practice and study of MSN-prepared nurse practitioners to become Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (AGPCNP-BC) through the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC).

This 100% online program emphasizes health promotion, illness prevention, and management of minor acute illness exhibited by the ability to synthesize and apply research to maximize healthcare delivery.

The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate can lead to expanded roles in clinical settings such as:

  • Primary Patient Care/Ambulatory Clinics
  • Criminal Justice Systems
  • Long-Term Care Facilities

Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post Master's)

Duration: As few as 5 courses Credit Hours: Varies Tuition: $654 per credit hour

Apply by: 5/31/24 Start class: 7/1/24

Gain the knowledge and training you need to expand your nursing practice and help patients across the entire life span achieve optimal health with an online Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate online. Learn how to use research and theoretical principles in the management and quality improvement of healthcare delivery and clinical outcomes in family nurse practitioner practice.

Upon completion of this accelerated 100% online program, MSN-prepared nurses can become a board certified family nurse practitioner through the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

The Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate can lead to expanded patient care and management roles clinical settings such as:

  • Primary Patient Care/Ambulatory Clinics
  • Urgent Care Clinics
  • Health Departments

Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post Master's)

Duration: As few as 5 courses Credit Hours: Varies Tuition: $654 per credit hour

Apply by: 5/31/24 Start class: 7/1/24

Prepare to become a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Acute Care (CPNP-AC) with an online Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate.

Designed for MSN-prepared nurses, this 100% online accelerated certificate program emphasizes research and theoretical knowledge to implement therapies that restore health, minimize complications, reduce risk factors, and improve the growth and development of the child. Gain the skills and knowledge you need to work with the growing number of children with complex, high acuity healthcare needs, in as few as 5 courses.

This post-graduate program emphasizes health restoration, management of complex, acute and chronic illness and complex health management of adolescents, and can lead to expanded roles in clinical settings such as:

  • Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PACU)
  • Pediatric Sedation Service Operations
  • Pediatric Sub Specialty Clinic (Hematology, Nephrology)

Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post Master's)

Duration: As few as 5 courses Credit Hours: Varies Tuition: $654 per credit hour

Apply by: 5/31/24 Start class: 7/1/24

The online Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate from UTA emphasizes leadership and the promotion research in the development of healthcare services for children across the primary care continuum, from preventative care to disease management.

This 100% online certificate program is designed to broaden the scope of practice for current MSN-prepared nurse practitioners to become a Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (PPCNP-BC).

In as few as 5 courses, this certificate can lead to expanded roles in clinical settings such as:

  • Pediatric Primary Care Clinic
  • School Based Clinics
  • Palliative Care Settings

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Duration: As few as 22 months Tuition: $315 per credit hour

Apply by: 4/26/24 Start class: 5/20/24

If you are passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles, have an interest in understanding how policy drives healthcare, love health and medical science and want to be an advocate of change in the community, then the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) online program is right for you.

This 100% online program from UTA is grounded in science and the study of human health and gives you the professional fundamentals for establishing and promoting healthy communities.

Note: The BSPH online program is available only to Texas residents. Minimum completion time for minimum of 51 required credit hours. Additional electives may be required to meet graduation requirements for this program. The University reserves the right to increase tuition at any time.

This online BSPH program prepares you for careers such as:

  • Occupational Health & Safety Specialist
  • Community Health Educator
  • Dietitian or Nutritionist
  • Behavioral Disorder Counselor
  • Substance Abuse Counselor
  • Health Information Technician & Manager

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