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.

Course Catalog

Member institutions offer over 250 graduate online nursing courses through the NEXus course exchange.  Courses are organized into categories, from advanced nursing practice to special topics.  The catalog may be viewed by dates, category, course level, institution and key word(s). Course details and descriptions are found under individual course codes.

Students

Students work with faculty advisors to identify courses that best fits their needs. Take courses from expert faculty from across the country, expand your network, and collaborate with colleagues.

NEXus NEWS

Spring 2025 NEXus Nursing Course Registration

NEXus course registration is available for spring 2025 with over 100 graduate online classes in nursing.

NEXus Fall 2024 Graduate Catalog Available

NEXus – The Nursing Education Xchange has over 100 graduate courses for fall 2024.

NEXus Conference Presentations MNRS and WIN

NEXus – The Nursing Education Xchange presented at MNRS and WIN in spring 2024.  Learn more about how NEXus supports schools of nursing.

NEXus Summer Graduate Nursing Courses Available

NEXus – The Nursing Education Xchange – has 2024 summer graduate nursing courses available for registration with over 60 online classes.

NEXus at WIN Nursing Conference 2024

NEXus – The Nursing Education Xchange at Western Institute of Nursing April 17-20, 2024 in Salt Lake City, UT.

Spring 2024 NEXus Nursing Course Registration Open

NEXus course registration is available for spring 2024 with over 90 graduate online classes in nursing.

Nexus Nursing Course Tuition Freeze for 2024-25

The Executive Committee voted to freeze the tuition rate for students for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year. Our member universities offer graduate level online courses in nursing, with an emphasis […]

Open Faculty Nursing Positions at UNM

The faculty and staff of University of New Mexico College of Nursing welcome you to a tradition of excellence in nursing research, education, and clinical practice. The College of Nursing […]

Fall 2023 Catalog Available

Registration is available for fall 2023 with over 70 graduate online courses.

Schools of Nursing save time and money with NEXus

View the brochure about the benefits of NEXus membership.

NEXus at WIN Conference 2023

April 19-22, 2023 in Tucson, AZ. See our NEXus event information for more details.

Associate Dean for Graduate Practice Programs at IOWA

The University of Iowa School of Nursing is looking for an Associate Dean for Graduate Practice Programs. Click here for the full posting information. Posted on NEXus 03/23/23

Summer 2023 Catalog Available

Registration is available for summer 2023 with over 60 graduate online courses.

NEXus at ENRS Conference 2023

March 23-24, 2023 in Philadelphia, PA. See our NEXus event information for more details.

Spring 2023 Catalog- Register Now!

Distance learning courses offered for graduate nursing students in PhD, DNP and Masters’ programs

NEXus at AACN Doctoral Conference 2023

January 19-21, 2023 in Coronado, CA Pre-Conference January 18 See NEXus event information

SOON: New Catalog for Spring 2023 Courses

It’s coming later this month – a new platform for NEXus university administrators, including a fresh catalog search page for the public.

Fall 2022 Catalog- Register Now!

Distance learning courses offered for graduate nursing students in PhD, DNP and Masters’ programs

NEXus Poster and Booth at WIN Conference

April 6-9, 2022 in Portland, OR. See NEXus event information

Job Opportunity: SON Associate Dean for Research

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Nursing is seeking an Associate Dean for Research.

Summer 2022 Course Catalog Open

The summer 2022 catalog of classes is open for fulfilling your course needs. Check out the online catalog NOW!  

NEXus Presenting at SNRS Conference

February 23-25, 2022 in New Orleans, LA. See NEXus event information

Spring into 2022 Courses- Register Now!

Distance learning courses offered for graduate nursing students in PhD, DNP and Masters’ programs

NEXus at AACN Doctoral Conference

January 21, 2022 in Naples, FL See NEXus event information

Fall 2021 Registration is Happening

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: Measurement in Applied Research SU21

New course added to the NEXus: NURS 7212 “Measurement in Applied Research” from the University of Utah for summer 2021.

Students May Register 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 […]

Summer 2021 Course Spotlight at VCU

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.

2019-20 Annual Update Released

This year’s update includes significant milestones reached.

Annual Course Listing 2019-2020

In an academic year, NEXus typically offers over 250 sections of courses.

Have a Happy Healthy Holiday and New Year!

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!

Helping Universities Achieve MORE

Check out the quick  takeaways about NEXus and its benefits to your universities, including:

Course Highlight: Biological Markers in Health Research

The University of Iowa is offering NURS 7404 Biological Markers in Health Research for spring 2021.

Spring into 2021 Courses- Register Now!

Distance learning courses offered for graduate nursing students in PhD, DNP and Masters’ programs

Register NOW for Fall 2020! Catalog OPEN

Over 90 distance learning courses offered for graduate nursing students in PhD, DNP and Masters’ programs.

UNM’s “Concepts in Climate Change & Public Health Preparedness”

Did you know NEXus offers Master’s level courses via its pilot program for members?

Summer Course Catalog Open

The summer 2020 catalog of classes is open for fulfilling your course needs. Check out the online catalog NOW!  

UNC’s “Technology in Healthcare Education”

NEW Course Spring and Summer 2020! Technology in Healthcare Education at the University of Northern Colorado

Happy Holiday + New Year!

To our 17 member institutions, future members, numerous students, faculty and staff, happy holidays and have a great winter break!

Checkout Spring Courses!

In preparation for 2020 winter and spring terms, Member Institutions have listed their courses and enrollment dates for NEXus students.

Register for Fall Now!

Our 17 member institutions have opened their registration for fall 2019 for NEXus students. Check out the more than 100 course offerings 

NEW Summer ’19: Teaching in Health Professions

NURS 791: Teaching in the Health Professions: Surviving + Thriving in Academia

Summer Registration is Happening

Member Institutions have opened their registration and application periods for NEXus students.

2018 Annual Update Released

NEXus compiled its annual data for enrollments and graduates.  Read the 2018 Annual Update.

Gaining Access to an Expert – The NEXus Experience

“Access to the instructor’s expertise has made for a very purposeful experience”  Renee Ovando, Student.

Learn Advanced Health Research at UNM

The University of New Mexico is offering spring 2019 courses in Health Research.

NEW Spring 2019 Course: Sleep Better

The University of Texas at Tyler is offering NURS 5341 Sleep Better: Neurophysiology of Sleep and Wake.

NEW Course: Biological Markers in Health Research

The University of Iowa is offering NURS 7404 Biological Markers in Health Research for spring 2019.

Spring Registration is Open

In preparation for the winter and spring terms, Member Institutions have opened their registration and application periods for NEXus students.

Still Time to Apply for Fall!

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.

It’s never to soon to start planning for SUMMER 2018

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 […]

Check out what Siri has to say about her NEXus experience

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 […]

2018 Spring Quarter Courses are still available!

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 courses are open to Masters Students!

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 […]

EVENTS & DEADLINES

CONTACT NEXus

Contact us with comments and questions.

Our Location
3455 SW Veterans Hospital Rd.
Portland, OR 97239

Phone Number

(503) 494-7671

Email

[email protected]