University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences – School of Nursing
CCNE AccreditedThe University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) offers fully online MSN and DNP programs with optional campus immersions, based in St. Augustine, Florida. CCNE-accredited programs include MSN and DNP tracks in FNP, PMHNP, and AGPCNP, with RN-entry and BSN-entry pathways. Six start dates per year (September, January, May plus midterm starts). Known for clinical placement assistance and multiple acceleration options.
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Sources: NCSBN, school-reported data. Methodology.
Nursing Programs at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences – School of Nursing(3)
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Admissions at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences – School of Nursing
- •Post‑Graduate Nursing Certificate (PG‑C) programs (FNP, PMHNP, Nurse Educator, Nurse Executive) require a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for admission.
- •Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) admissions: both RN‑entry (ADN) and BSN‑entry candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale). Additional requirements include an RN license, transcripts, a resume/CV documenting at least one year of RN experience, a ~500-word essay, two professional references, background check, and possibly an interview.
- •Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) admissions:
- •BSN‑entry DNP pathway: requires a BSN with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
- •MSN‑entry DNP pathway: requires an MSN with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
- •Other requirements include an RN license, transcripts, resume/CV with one year of RN experience, two professional references, background check, a career goals essay (~500 words), and possibly an interview.
- •Financial Aid documentation indicates that students in graduate-level nursing programs must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 each trimester to remain in good academic standing (applies across multiple programs, including nursing specialties).
Based on publicly available information. Source
Schedule & Format Flexibility at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences – School of Nursing
- •Online, hybrid, or on‑campus delivery
- •MSN programs deliver “online coursework + one required on‑campus clinical intensive.” Source: https://www.usa.edu/college-health-sciences/school-of-nursing/master-science-nursing-msn/
- •DNP programs are offered as “online classes + hands‑on” with required immersive elements depending on the specialty. Source: https://www.usa.edu/college-health-sciences/school-of-nursing/doctor-of-nursing-practice-dnp/
- •Evening, weekend, or multiple cohort start options
- •Start dates for MSN programs are September, January, and May. Some specialties (including BSN‑entry MSN/hybrid) also offer midterm start options. Source: https://www.usa.edu/college-health-sciences/school-of-nursing/
- •DNP programs offer starts in September, January, May, plus midterm starts. Source: https://www.usa.edu/college-health-sciences/school-of-nursing/doctor-of-nursing-practice-dnp/
- •RN‑to‑MSN also starts in January, May, and September. Acceleration options available. Source: https://www.usa.edu/college-health-sciences/school-of-nursing/online-rn-to-msn-program/
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Program-Specific Details
Online BSN to DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum GPA of 3.0 required for admission.
Online classes plus hands-on learning; format varies by role specialty.
Online BSN to MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Minimum GPA of 2.8 required for admission.
Online coursework plus one required on-campus clinical intensive.
Online RN to MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Minimum GPA of 2.8 required for admission.
Online coursework plus on-campus clinical intensive; start dates Jan, May, Sept.
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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN); CCNE; ACEN.