Midwestern University – Glendale Campus
Midwestern University is a nationally recognized graduate-level health sciences university offering CCNE-accredited advanced nursing programs for licensed professionals seeking leadership and advanced practice roles.
About Midwestern University Nursing
Midwestern University’s Glendale campus specializes in **online, graduate-level nursing education** designed for working RNs and healthcare professionals. The programs emphasize advanced clinical practice, global health leadership, and evidence-based care, preparing graduates for high-impact roles in Arizona and beyond.
- Location: Glendale, Arizona (programs delivered online with Arizona-based clinical components)
- Mission: To develop advanced practice nurses and nurse leaders who can address complex healthcare challenges through rigorous, accredited graduate education.
- Accreditation: All graduate nursing programs are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) through October 31, 2027.
- Website: www.midwestern.edu
Key Programs Offered
1. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Entry into Practice
A practice-focused doctoral program for BSN-prepared nurses, preparing graduates for the highest level of clinical nursing practice.
- Credential Earned: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Format: Online with clinical practicum in Arizona
- Accreditation: CCNE-accredited
2. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Prepares RNs to become board-certifiable primary care providers for adult and older adult populations.
- Credential Earned: MSN
- Certification Eligibility: AANP or ANCC AGPCNP exams
- Accreditation: CCNE-accredited
3. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Nurse Leadership in Global Health
Focuses on policy, systems leadership, and global health equity for nurses seeking executive or public health roles.
- Credential Earned: MSN
- Career Paths: Healthcare administration, policy advocacy, global health organizations
- Accreditation: CCNE-accredited
4. Post-Master’s Certificate – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
For MSN-prepared nurses seeking to specialize as a Nurse Practitioner without completing a second master’s degree.
- Format: Online with clinical hours
- Accreditation: CCNE-accredited
Midwestern University is ideal for licensed RNs seeking to advance into nurse practitioner, leadership, or doctoral roles through a fully accredited, flexible online program with strong Arizona clinical partnerships. Note: This campus does not offer ADN or BSN programs — it is exclusively for graduate nursing education.