Regis University
Regis is a regionally accredited, 130-year-old Jesuit university in Denver, Colorado. A leader in adult higher education, we have been recognized by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning for innovation and service to adult learners and are ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Top University in the West for 15 consecutive years.
Since 1877, Regis' values-centered education has prepared intelligent, caring women and men to excel in their chosen professions and to be "leaders in service of others" in their communities. Our student body is composed of students from diverse backgrounds and beliefs.
Regis offers accessible and affordable career-oriented degree programs that emphasize the development of essential critical-thinking and leadership skills to help students perform their jobs better and achieve their professional goals.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Advanced Leadership in Health Care (ALHC) (Online)
Regis University's online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) provides masters-prepared RNs the opportunity to advance their education in a flexible online format. The curriculum is unique in that it not only offers an emphasis pertinent to advanced practice nurses, but is also provides a non-clinical emphasis for nurse leaders within health care agencies not currently working in advanced practice roles.
Regis' Online DNP:
- Has no set login times, allowing you to "go to class" when it's convenient for you during the week
- Requires no campus visits, making anywhere you have a reliable connection to the internet your virtual classroom
- Allows you to complete your degree in 6 semesters of full-time study
- Is delivered in an accelerated 8-week format, where you typically enroll in one online course each term
- Starts every year in the fall (August)
The DNP will provide you with a theoretical and practical foundation for nursing practice in a variety of settings. The focus of your experiences will be on diverse, underserved, and vulnerable populations in urban and rural settings with the goal to improve direct and indirect health care services. You have two options for focus areas depending on their educational background:
- The Advanced Practice Nursing (APRN) track is open to any nurse who currently holds an advanced practice certification.
- The Advanced Leadership in Health Care (ALHC) track is open to any nurse who currently holds any MSN, or MS in Nursing degree from a NLN or AACN accredited program, offered at a regionally accredited school.
This program is only offered online
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Advanced Practice Nursing (APRN) (Online)
Regis University's online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) provides masters-prepared RNs the opportunity to advance their education in a flexible online format. The curriculum is unique in that it not only offers an emphasis pertinent to advanced practice nurses, but is also provides a non-clinical emphasis for nurse leaders within health care agencies not currently working in advanced practice roles.
Regis' Online DNP:
- Has no set login times, allowing you to "go to class" when it's convenient for you during the week
- Requires no campus visits, making anywhere you have a reliable connection to the internet your virtual classroom
- Allows you to complete your degree in 6 semesters of full-time study
- Is delivered in an accelerated 8-week format, where you typically enroll in one online course each term
- Starts every year in the fall (August)
The DNP will provide you with a theoretical and practical foundation for nursing practice in a variety of settings. The focus of your experiences will be on diverse, underserved, and vulnerable populations in urban and rural settings with the goal to improve direct and indirect health care services. You have two options for focus areas depending on their educational background:
- The Advanced Practice Nursing (APRN) track is open to any nurse who currently holds an advanced practice certification.
- The Advanced Leadership in Health Care (ALHC) track is open to any nurse who currently holds any MSN, or MS in Nursing degree from a NLN or AACN accredited program, offered at a regionally accredited school.
This program is only offered online
MS, Nursing (Online)
Why Choose Regis University’s MS in Nursing Program?
Convenience
Regis University's Master of Science, Nursing (MS): Leadership in Health Care Systems program has been designed with the working adult in mind. Our innovative curriculum, offered in both online and campus-based formats, enables nurses with a BSN to earn their MS in Nursing- Leadership degree in as little as 24 months. Convenience is our focus. Our online option has with no set login times and doesn’t require campus visits, allowing you to set your own schedule. The campus-based option meets one night each week.
Focus
In the Leadership in Health Care Systems program, you have the option to focus the curriculum in either education or management (advanced practice options not available online). Students who select education are awarded a Graduate Academic Certificate in Health Care Education to accompany their MS in Nursing degree. Awarding this credential helps to exemplify an advanced knowledge base and ability to teach nursing competencies.
Reputation
Regis University graduates are recognized for the integrity, decision making skills, and high level performance they bring to the nursing profession. Regis University students truly are learners who become leaders in their profession.
This program is offered online and on campus.
RN-BSN (Online)
Why Choose Regis University’s RN-BSN Program?
Convenience
Our innovative curriculum enables RNs to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in as little as 3 semesters with no set login times and no required campus visits, allowing you to set your own schedule.
Transferability of Credits
Effective Fall 2011, Regis University has approved a block credit transfer policy aimed to ensure RN’s with an associate’s Degree are given the maximum amount of transfer credit possible. We giving credit where credit is due!
Reputation
Regis University graduates are recognized for the integrity, decision making skills, and high level performance they bring to the nursing profession. Regis University students truly are learners who become leaders in their profession.
This program is offered on campus or online.
RN-MS in Nursing (Online)
Why Choose Regis University’s RN-MS in Nursing Program?
Convenience
Our innovative curriculum enables RNs to earn both their BSN and Master of Science (MS), degrees (advanced practice options not available online) in a single program either entirely online or in a convenient campus-based format. Students enjoy the convenience and flexibility of earning both their BSN and MS, Nursing degrees while continuing to work full-time as an RN.
Focus
In the MS, Nursing portion of the program, you have the option to focus the curriculum on either education or management (advanced practice options not available online). Students who select education are awarded a Graduate Academic Certificate in Health Care Education to accompany their MS in Nursing degree. Awarding this credential helps to exemplify an advanced knowledge base and ability to teach nursing competencies.
Transferability of Credits
Effective Fall 2011, Regis University has approved a block credit transfer policy aimed to ensure RN’s with an associate’s Degree are given the maximum amount of transfer credit possible. We giving credit where credit is due!
Reputation
Regis University graduates are recognized for the integrity, decision making skills, and high level performance they bring to the nursing profession. Regis University students truly are learners who become leaders in their profession.
This program is offered online or on campus.
Regis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Loretto Heights School of Nursing at Regis University is accredited by The American Association of Colleges of Nursing – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (AACN-CCNE).