All Nurse Practioner Programs Programs Overview
All Nurse Practitioner programsA nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who has either a master’s or doctorate degree in nursing education. How do I become a nurse practitioner? The first step is to become licensed as a register nurse; this requires either an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in nursing. You will also need to complete a direct patient care program; this takes two to four years to complete. Each state has different laws regarding nurse practitioner requirements but all require at least a master’s degree to gain certification as a nurse practitioner.
What are the requirements to be a nurse practitioner? You must have a current professional nursing license in the state that you work in and meet the education requirements. Most nurse practitioners have a particular specialty some of these specialties include the following: family health, women’s health, psychiatry, pediatrics, oncology, neonatology, obstetrics, and gynecology.
Online Colleges Offering Nursing Degrees
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University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .
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University of Cincinnati is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
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Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU’s "home" accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). WGU is the first online university to receive NCATE accreditation for its degree programs that lead to teacher licensure from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). WGU’s Health Informatics program is now accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). WGU’s Nursing programs are CCNE accredited.
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The University of Saint Mary Online is accreditated by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
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UMassOnline is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
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Chamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, one of the six regional agencies that accredit U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level. The associate and bachelor's degree programs in nursing at the Columbus and St. Louis campuses are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The bachelor's degree program in nursing at the Addison, Columbus, Phoenix and St. Louis campuses is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Accreditation provides assurance to the public and to prospective students that standards of quality have been met. Program availability varies by location.
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Drexel University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Fort Hays State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Indiana State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Northeastern University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education; The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
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Nova Southeastern University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Post University Online is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
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University of Delaware is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Loyola University - New Orleans is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of The North Central Association,www.ncahlc.org; 312-263-0456.
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Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
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Kent State University is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 North LaSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; 800-621-7440) and The College of Nursing is accredited by The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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In the fall of 2005, the school gained accreditation status with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
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Accredited by COMTA (Commission for Massage Therapy Accreditation), an agency listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Approved provider of continuing education credits (CEU’s) by the National Certification Board for Massage Therapy and Bodywork.
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Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.
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Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097) to award certificates and degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.
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University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .
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Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097) to award certificates and degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.
Arizona Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs
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University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .
California Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs
Programs Offered
- Bachelors
- Joint Degrees
- Doctorate
- Masters
- Post-Master's Certificates
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- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Healthcare Management
- Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN/B)
- Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Nursing/Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
Illinois Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs
Programs Offered
- Bachelors
- Joint Degrees
- Doctorate
- Masters
- Post-Master's Certificates
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- Vocational
- Masters
- Doctorate
- Bachelors
- Post-Master's Certificates
Michigan Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs
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- Bachelors
- Joint Degrees
- Doctorate
- Masters
- Post-Master's Certificates
Missouri Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs
Oregon Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs
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- Bachelors
- Post-Master's Certificates
Virginia Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs
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- Bachelors
- Post-Master's Certificates
Wisconsin Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs
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- Bachelors
- Joint Degrees
- Doctorate
- Masters
- Post-Master's Certificates
Alaska Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs
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Grand Canyon University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
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Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Florida Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs
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Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097) to award certificates and degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.