Welcome to the School of Health Professions
The healthcare field is a dynamic place to target, grow, and thrive in a meaningful career. Whether you’re drawn to a future in healthcare because of your empathy towards others or a desire to make a positive impact in your community, National University is committed to supporting you in the pursuit of your personal and professional goals.
At NU, our School of Health Professions offers a wide range of career-focused programs in a variety of disciplines ranging from nursing and other vital patient care roles to applied health administration and management. Our curriculums are designed by experienced healthcare professionals and taught by practicing professionals in their respective disciplines. You’ll gain the essential skills and experience to be a difference-maker in your chosen field.
A future in healthcare offers many benefits and advantages, including a strong job outlook for most careers in the field, flexible scheduling for many positions, and myriad opportunities for continuing your education and professional growth. Whichever path you choose, NU has the people, programs, and support systems in place to help you achieve your goals.
Wittney Jones, PhD
Dean, School of Health Professions
National University is recognized as the first academic institution to achieve Silver status with Planetree. This achievement for NU:
- Represents achievement of organizational culture
- Recognizes commitment
- Recognizes excellence in Person/Student-centered Care
- Provides operational framework for sustaining culture change
For more information about Planetree, visit https://www.planetree.org/.
Explore Our Departments and Degree Programs:
Department of Healthcare Leadership
- Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Public Health
- Master of Healthcare Administration
- Master of Public Health
- Doctor of Health Administration
Department of Health Services
- Bachelor of Science in Allied Health
- Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science
- Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
- Master of Science in Health Informatics
Department of Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Generic Entry (BSN) (California)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing – RN to BSN
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Second Bachelor (California)
- LVN to RN 30 Unit Option (California)
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Post Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner
- Post Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
- Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Nursing Quality and Safety
Check out NU’s involvement in innovative healthcare over the last three years.
- In 2021, NU launched a grant-funded virtual reality pilot in San Diego County, to train aspiring
nurses in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. - In 2022, NU received a $4 million grant from Health Resources and Services Administration
(HRSA) to support the The Dr. Gloria J. McNeal Nurse Managed Clinic. - In 2023, with the success of the virtual reality pilot, NU partnered with experience developer
Axon Park to build a virtual campus, increasing experience and engagement for online learners. - In 2023, NU’s grant with HRSA and partnership with Jewish Family Service of San Diego
funded efforts to expand mobile healthcare and clinic services in the community.
Welcome to the National University Virtual Campus
For additional information, contact us via email at SHP@nu.edu