Graduate Nursing Department
Advancing Nursing Practice, Leadership, and Healthcare Innovation
The Graduate Nursing Department at the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions prepares experienced nurses to become advanced practitioners, healthcare leaders, educators, and innovators. Through flexible graduate programs and nationally relevant curriculum, students develop the advanced clinical knowledge and leadership skills needed to improve patient outcomes and address complex healthcare challenges.
Whether they’re pursuing a master’s degree, post-master’s certificate, or doctoral education, our graduate nursing students benefit from expert faculty mentorship, evidence-based learning, and opportunities to apply advanced concepts directly to professional practice. Programs are designed to support working nurses while preparing graduates to lead in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.
Graduate Program Offerings
Master of Science in Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Post-Master’s Certificates
The best part of my UNA experience has been the interaction with the faculty and their support. That sense of family and that "we're all in this together" means so much.
- Ashley Earnest, MSN '23