Online Graduate Nursing Programs

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We believe nurses are the heartbeat of health care

Staying true to island culture and the principle of kuleana, meaning “responsibility and concern for all people,” Hawai‘i Pacific University offers online  graduate programs to help registered nurses prepare to serve their communities in a range of primary and acute care settings.

As communities grow more economically and culturally diverse, nurses must be able to treat and communicate with a variety of populations. Fusing unmatched cultural diversity with personal support, HPU’s nursing programs allow you to explore the aspects of patient care you’re most passionate about and graduate career- and world-ready.

100% online coursework with mobile-friendly delivery

Multiple start dates throughout the year

Preparation for national nurse practitioner licensure exams*

Engaged, supportive faculty who are active nurse practitioners

100% first-time pass rate on FNP and AGACNP licensing exams in 2019**

Transfer up to 12 credits

*Applies to Online MSN & BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice programs
**Based on HPU’s on-campus NP exam pass rates

Choose from three CCNE-accredited online nursing programs:

Online Master of Science in Nursing

Our 100% online MSN-NP program for BSN-credentialed registered nurses allows you to gain greater autonomy as a nurse practitioner and expand the scope of your practice through one of three concentrations: FNP, PMHNP, or AGACNP.

Online BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice

The 100% online BSN-DNP program is designed to help BSN-credentialed registered nurses earn a terminal degree in as few as 34-44 months* and prepare for advance practice nursing in one of three concentrations: FNP, PMHNP, or AGACNP.

Online MSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice

Our 100% online MSN-DNP program is a pathway for master’s-credentialed nurses to pursue leadership opportunities, build a foundation in health policy and policy creation, and advance their understanding of transcultural care delivery.

*Full-time students take 34 months and part-time students take 44 months to complete the program.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, post-graduate APRN certificate program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at Hawai’i Pacific University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

With an advanced nursing credential from HPU, you can:

Pursue career advancement and increase your earning potential
Better advocate for patients in the areas of primary care, mental health, and acute care
Gain greater autonomy and decision-making power to improve patient outcomes
Acquire new clinical knowledge and research skills that can be applied in a range of settings

American Association of Colleges of Nursing

Member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

CCNE

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, post-graduate APRN certificate program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at Hawai‘i Pacific University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties

Member of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)

WASC

Accredited by the Senior College and University Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC/WSCUC)

National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements

Participant in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) to offer distance education in member states