Programs of Study

Why get a master's degree in Nursing: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner?  If you enjoy complex clinical patient management in a fast-paced environment, the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner role may be the right fit for you. Acute care nurse practitioners are respected members of the rounding team and are recognized in the field for their contributions to improving patient care. The need for these providers continues to grow with changing national demographics and increasing acuity. Geared for the hospital and acute settings, adult-gerontological acute care... Read more about Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (M.S.)
WHY GET A GRADUATE CERTIFICATE AS A FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER?  The family nurse practitioner (FNP) graduate certificate is designed for you if you already have a nursing master's degree and wish to expand your practice,  providing comprehensive care for children and adults of all ages. You’ll learn a family-oriented approach that emphasizes health promotion, maintenance and restoration. You’ll combine theory, research and evidence-based practice to develop skills in advanced health assessment, illness and disease management, pathophysiology, pharmacology, epidemiology, and population... Read more about Family Nurse Practitioner (Graduate Certificate)
Why get a Doctor of Nursing Practice?  Our nation’s complex healthcare environment has created a great demand for innovative nurse leaders with specialized knowledge and advanced nursing practice expertise.The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a doctoral degree that prepares nurses for the highest level of nursing practice. DNP preparation includes enhanced leadership, evidenced-based clinical and management knowledge and skills, and development of advanced competencies for transforming healthcare delivery and practice for quality and safety. Why choose UNH's Doctor of Nursing... Read more about Nursing (D.N.P.)
What is nursing?  Nursing is a high-demand field at the front lines of healthcare. Nurses use clinical judgement and decision-making skills to determine patient, family and community needs, and provide evidence-based treatment and healthcare guidance. UNH nursing graduates become part of the workforce that is helping to shape the future of healthcare. A nursing degree will prepare you for work in a wide range of areas, including emergency and critical care, family practice, school nurse, assisted living settings and a vast array of hospital and rehabilitation settings. Why study... Read more about Nursing Major (B.S.)
Why get a Master's degree in Nursing: Clinical Nurse Leader?  A clinical nurse leader (CNL) oversees the lateral integration of care for a distinct group of patients and may actively provide direct patient care in complex situations. A CNL puts evidence-based practice into action to ensure patients benefit from the latest innovations in care delivery; collects and evaluates patient outcomes; assesses cohort risk; and has the decision-making authority to change care plans when necessary. This clinician functions as part of an inter-professional team by communicating, planning and... Read more about Nursing: Clinical Nurse Leader (M.S.)
Why get a Direct Entry Nursing Master's degree?  Whether you’re looking for a change or to advance your career, our Direct Entry Master of Nursing (DEMN) program will help you pursue advanced-practice nursing qualifications without a prior bachelor’s or graduate degree in the field. This program offers the clinical nurse leader (CNL) track, which will prepare you for clinical leadership roles, giving you the ability to manage and solve complex patient problems in a range of healthcare settings. You’ll work directly with clinicians to help manage the delivery of patient care, including... Read more about Nursing: Direct Entry (M.S.)
Why get a Master's degree in Nursing: Evidence-Based Nursing?  The evidence-based nursing (EBN) program focuses on developing advanced generalist nursing practice in a focused area of study, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering life-long learning and preparing students for the leading edge of healthcare knowledge and delivery. Students strengthen their knowledge and skills in clinical decision-making, application of nursing interventions and ability to critique and appropriately use evidence as a foundation for practice.In this program, students study nursing as an... Read more about Nursing: Evidence Based Practice (M.S.)
Why get a Master's degree in Nursing: Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner?  The master of science in nursing: primary care family nurse practitioner degree is designed for those who wish to advance their nursing career and provide comprehensive primary care for children and adults across the lifespan. You’ll learn a family-oriented approach that emphasizes health promotion, maintenance and restoration. You’ll combine theory, research and evidence-based practice to develop skills in advanced health assessment, illness and disease management, pathophysiology, pharmacology,... Read more about Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner (M.S.)
Why get a Post Baccalaureate Doctorate of Nursing Practice: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner?  Our nation’s complex healthcare environment has created a great demand for innovative nurse leaders with specialized knowledge and advanced nursing practice expertise. The post baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing practice (DNP) is a doctoral degree that prepares nurses for the highest level of advanced nursing practice. Students in the program have the opportunity to fast track through master’s level courses, take the Psychiatric-Mental Health (PMHNP) certification exam and graduate... Read more about Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (D.N.P.)
WHY GET A GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ADULT-GERONTOLOGY ACUTE CARE?  If you are a certified nurse practitioner or a master’s-prepared nurse with significant acute or critical care experience who enjoys complex patient management in a fast-paced environment, the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner role may be the right fit for you. Respected members of the rounding team, the need for acute care nurse practitioners continues to grow with changing national demographics and recognition in the field for their contributions to improving patient care. WHY CHOOSE UNH’S ADULT-... Read more about Post-Masters Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Graduate Certificate)
WHY GET A PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE?  The Post-Master’s Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program will prepare the advanced practice nurse (APN) with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health care patients across the lifespan. The program is designed for the licensed APN who has a master’s degree or doctoral degree and at least one year of APN clinical experience. Courses are founded on evidence-based approaches to care management and learning strategies with a commitment to student success and... Read more about Post-Masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Graduate Certificate)
WHY GET A MASTER’S IN NURSING: PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER?  The Master’sof Science in Nursing: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) degree program will prepare the experienced registered nurse (RN) with the knowledge, skills and competencies to assess, diagnose and manage mental health care patients across the lifespan. Foundational core coursework integral to the advanced practice nursing role is completed prior to transitioning into specialty content. Successful completion of this program will prepare graduates for meeting the mental health care... Read more about Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (M.S.)