What is NEXus?
NEXus is a consortium of institutions that offer online doctoral programs in Nursing that provide opportunities for and encourage students to take courses from other member institutions to further enrich their educational experiences.
How to Enroll
Start here! Students work with Campus Staff Coordinators to register and enroll for online course offerings. Each institution provides step-by-step instructions from submitting the application to course completion.
Students
Students work with faculty advisors to identify the course/s that best fits their needs. Take courses from expert faculty from across the country, expand your network, and collaborate with colleagues.

Course Catalog
Member institutions offer over 300 online courses annually through the Xchange. Courses are organized into a variety topic areas (clusters) ranging from, but not limited to, advanced nursing practice to special topics. The catalog may be viewed and sorted by term, cluster area, or institution. Detailed course descriptions along with pertinent course information is provided.
NEXus LATEST NEWS
April 6-9, 2022 in Portland, OR. See NEXus event information
The University of Texas at Tyler School of Nursing is seeking an Associate Dean for Research.
The summer 2022 catalog of classes is open for fulfilling your course needs. Check out the online catalog NOW!
February 23-25, 2022 in New Orleans, LA. See NEXus event information
Distance learning courses offered for graduate nursing students in PhD, DNP and Masters’ programs
January 21, 2022 in Naples, FL See NEXus event information
Distance learning courses are being offered for graduate nursing students in PhD, DNP and Masters’ programs this fall 2021. Students are eligible to register (with advisor permission) if their university
New course added to the NEXus: NURS 7212 “Measurement in Applied Research” from the University of Utah for summer 2021.
Distance learning courses are being offered for graduate nursing students in PhD, DNP and Masters’ programs this summer 2021. Students are eligible to register (with advisor permission) if their university
Virginia Commonwealth University’s offerings include: NURS 791 Scholarly Writing w/Dr. Nancy Jallo and NURS 706 Teaching in the Health Professions – Surviving and Thriving in Academia w/ Dr. Kim Curry-Lourenco.
In an academic year, NEXus typically offers over 250 sections of courses.
Thank you for all you do as nurses and educators. We wish you a happy and healthy holiday break, and look forward to the promise of the new year!
Check out the quick takeaways about NEXus and its benefits to your universities, including:
The University of Iowa is offering NURS 7404 Biological Markers in Health Research for spring 2021.
Distance learning courses offered for graduate nursing students in PhD, DNP and Masters’ programs
Over 90 distance learning courses offered for graduate nursing students in PhD, DNP and Masters’ programs.
Did you know NEXus offers Master’s level courses via its pilot program for members?
The summer 2020 catalog of classes is open for fulfilling your course needs. Check out the online catalog NOW!
NEW Course Spring and Summer 2020! Technology in Healthcare Education at the University of Northern Colorado
To our 17 member institutions, future members, numerous students, faculty and staff, happy holidays and have a great winter break!
In preparation for 2020 winter and spring terms, Member Institutions have listed their courses and enrollment dates for NEXus students.
Our 17 member institutions have opened their registration for fall 2019 for NEXus students. Check out the more than 100 course offerings
NURS 791: Teaching in the Health Professions: Surviving + Thriving in Academia
Member Institutions have opened their registration and application periods for NEXus students.
NEXus compiled its annual data for enrollments and graduates. Read the 2018 Annual Update.
“Access to the instructor’s expertise has made for a very purposeful experience” Renee Ovando, Student.
The University of New Mexico is offering spring 2019 courses in Health Research.
The University of Texas at Tyler is offering NURS 5341 Sleep Better: Neurophysiology of Sleep and Wake.
The University of Iowa is offering NURS 7404 Biological Markers in Health Research for spring 2019.
In preparation for the winter and spring terms, Member Institutions have opened their registration and application periods for NEXus students.
Fall courses are beginning to start on some campuses later this week, but there is still time to apply for a course at several Member Institutions.
Summer is just around the corner and the time to select that perfect NEXus course is now. Member Institutions are posting new courses on a daily basis. Check out what
My name is Siri GuruNam Kaur Khalsa and I am a PhD student at the University of New Mexico. I have always browsed the NEXus catalog for possible courses to
OHSU and LLU are offering several unique courses for the 2018 Spring Quarter term. Detailed course descriptions can be found at the Spring 2018 NEXus Course Catalog Oregon Health
NEXus is excited to launch the NEXus Master’s Pilot Project for students! Seven Member Institutions have agreed to participate in a pilot project offering master level courses and enrolling master
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