Advance your nursing career with a Master of Science in Nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice from UL Lafayette's LHC Group • Myers School of Nursing.
Master's Degree
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Prepare for advanced practice or a career in nursing education in one of three concentrations:
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing Education
UL Lafayette offers the MSN as one of four member institutions of the Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master of Science in Nursing, along with McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, and Southeastern Louisiana University. Graduates of the nurse practitioner concentrations meet the educational requirements to take national certification examinations.
Learn more about the Master of Science in Nursing
Doctoral Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
The DNP is a professional degree focused on advanced practice nursing or nurse executive roles in clinical and organizational settings. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practice, organizational and systems leadership, health policy, and the theoretical foundations of advanced practice nursing, preparing you to lead in a complex and changing health care system.
Learn more about the DNP from the LHC Group • Myers School of Nursing
The MSN and DNP programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Graduate Certificates
Looking for a shorter credential? Explore our certificate programs, including a post-master's certificate for psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners.
Questions?
Contact the Graduate Nursing Office at 337-482-5601 or graduate_nursing@louisiana.edu. Ready to apply? Start on our Admissions page.