ACEN -Accredited Online Nursing Programs
Accredited ACEN and ACBSP
Respected Established in 1933
Convenient Designed for Busy Professionals
Academic Rigor 92.5% AANP Pass Rate vs. 75% US Average
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Rivier University AANP First Time Pass-Rate: 92.5% vs. 75% for the AANP National Average
Our Programs
Advance your nursing career and impact the lives of others. As a BSN-prepared nurse, you’ll enjoy a broad scope of practice and develop the skills necessary to help save more lives.
- Duration: 2-4 years
- Total Credits: 120
- Multiple Start Dates & Rolling Admissions
Gain the skills and knowledge you need to serve as a primary healthcare provider and prepare for the AANP or ANCC family nurse practitioner exam with courses focused on advanced theory and clinical nursing topics, as well as readiness exams.
Fast Facts:
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
- 2020 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) pass rates for Rivier University grauates: 91% first-time pass rate vs. 85% for the national average
- $660 cost/credit – nursing courses
Currently, there are tremendous career and earning opportunities for nurses who complete a national-ranked program such as the Riv online MSN FNP.
- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment for advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) is projected to grow 45 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.1
- BLS projections estimate that 29,400 yearly job openings to be available for APRNs, on average, over the decade.2
- Additionally, Massachusetts ranks in the top five “Top Paying States for Nurse Practitioners” with a mean wage of $126,050.3
Teach in all areas of healthcare delivery, including schools of nursing, acute care facilities, and other healthcare settings.
- Duration: 2 years
- Total Credits: 36
- Multiple Start Dates & Rolling Admissions
Advance your skills to improve population health and patient outcomes as you prepare for senior leadership roles throughout healthcare.
- Duration: 2 years
- Total Credits: 36
- Multiple Start Dates & Rolling Admissions
Guided by Industry Leaders
Rivier’s faculty are highly qualified and experienced nurse educators and practitioners who share their expertise and perspective with students and help them find their niche in nursing. Our faculty are recognized for excellence by a number of agencies and organizations. They also hold key leadership roles in regional and national organizations, such as the NH Nurse Practitioner Association, NH Nurses Association Government Affairs Commission, Association of Public Health Nurses, and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
Broaden your nursing career with a flexible, online education.
Strengthen your foundation and build upon your associate degree in nursing or nursing diploma with an online nursing degree from Rivier University. With our affordable and 100% online programs, you can gain the skills you need for career advancement at your pace.
As a recognized leader with award-winning nursing programs, we offer a variety of ACEN-accredited online programs to fit your needs. You will learn from a dynamic faculty with experience from the region’s top healthcare facilities. Our graduates are equipped with the professional skills, expert knowledge, and qualifying credentials they need to take their careers to the next step.
Nationally and Regionally Ranked Nursing Programs
- Top 100 Nursing Schools in United States
- Top 50 Private Nursing Schools in United States
- #10 Overall Nursing Schools in New England area
- #1 Private Nursing Schools in NH
- #1 online RN to BSN program in New Hampshire by RegisteredNursing.org
The Rivier Advantage
Affordable Earn a competitive degree at a competitive price.
Personal Small class sizes and real-world experience provide students the skills they need for success.
Flexible Start when you want with rolling admission and terms beginning every seven weeks.
Dynamic Obtain a quality education from a university with more than 90 years of experience educating students.
Awards & Accolades
In rankings across four categories, Rivier earned top rankings both nationally and regionally, and placed as the #1 private nursing school in New Hampshire.
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ACEN-Accredited Nursing Programs
Rivier University’s ASN, BSN, and MSN located in Nashua, NH are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000.
- The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
- The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
- The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the master’s nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
- The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the post master’s certificates nursing programs is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.
Strategic Partners Program
With Rivier’s Strategic Partners Program, we can provide innovative and relevant degree programs for professionals to advance their knowledge and careers. And as a bonus, employees of Rivier’s partners are eligible for tuition discounts.
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About Rivier University
Rivier University is a Catholic institution that welcomes students from all backgrounds and provides a transformative and supportive educational experience. Throughout our history, we have been dedicated to providing a learning environment that educates the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. Our graduates excel professionally, academically, and in service to their communities.