Nursing Programs
Be fully known as a skilled leader in the nursing field.
Why Choose Vanguard University?
Whether you’re seeking to educate the next generation of nurses or gain advanced training in mental health, the nursing programs at Vanguard University will prepare you with the skills you need to take your career to the next level.
Affordable & accessible
VU is recognized as a “Best Value School” by U.S. News & World Report, and 98% of students receive financial aid.
Top-Tier Academics
Gain practical, hands-on experience and personalized instruction from professor-mentors with real-world expertise.
Inclusive community
As a Hispanic-Serving Institution and Military-Friendly® School, we welcome and celebrate our diverse student body.
TOP CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Deepen your faith and prepare for a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service.
Become an In-Demand Nursing Professional
At Vanguard University, our MSN in Education and Leadership and Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing prepare graduates for the challenges of the ever-changing healthcare field.
Offered fully online or in a hybrid format, the Master of Science in Nursing: Education and Leadership is a dual track program for bachelor’s-prepared registered nurses who want to lead in nursing as both Nurse Educator and Nurse Leader.
The Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing qualifies graduates to apply for a nurse practitioner license from the California Board of Registered Nursing and take the national certificate exam for the psychiatric/mental health specialty from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
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