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CCNE Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Jacksonville University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Scholarship Information
JU & Brooks Rehabilitation Nursing Excellence Scholarship - when awarded, each accepted student receives between $10,000 and $25,000 (based on program track and work-agreement length) applied directly to tuition.
The scholarship is paired with a post-graduation employment opportunity at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital – University Campus or Halifax Health | Brooks Rehabilitation Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation, and includes mentorship, clinical engagement, and a structured pathway to full-time RN practice.
To apply, you must be an accepted student who has deposited for the upcoming year.
JU Jacksonville ABSN Merit Scholarship - each student accepted to the Jacksonville ABSN program will be considered to receive a scholarship.
Explore Nursing Programs at JU
Master of Science in Nursing
Our MSN degree prepares students for advanced practice roles in nursing and offers the following concentrations: Clinical Nurse Educator, Leadership in Healthcare Systems, and Nursing Informatics. Students can complete their coursework in as little as 18 months. Our programs are offered in part-time and full-time tracks so you can learn at your own pace. Master of Science in Nursing programs are also available with specializations as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Doctor of Nursing Practice
We offer multiple ways to obtain a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DPT) for nurses who have already earned a BSN or MSN degree. Our programs are for registered nurses who are seeking to earn a terminal degree and grow into leadership positions in the healthcare industry.
Accelerated Nursing Options
JU offers three ABSN programs and an accelerated, direct entry MSN that will prepare you to make a career change as quickly and efficiently as possible:
- 12-Month Second Degree Accelerated BSN JU & Baptist Health (Fall Entry Term)
- 12-month Second Degree Accelerated BSN JU & Mayo Clinic (Summer Entry Term)
- 16-Month Second Degree Accelerated BSN JU & Ascension (Spring Entry Term)
- 20-month Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing JU & Mayo Clinic (Fall Entry Term)
$86,070
Average salary of a Registered Nurse, per U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics
16 months
Complete your degree and begin your career in less than two years
Immersive Learning in Healthcare
Learn how Jacksonville University integrates technology and innovation in Nursing programs. This prepares students for healthcare careers that require familiarity with the latest technology and medical practices.
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