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All Nurse Practioner Programs Programs Overview

All Nurse Practitioner programs

A 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

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Accreditation  

University of Cincinnati is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Accreditation  

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.

Accreditation  

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).

Accreditation  

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

Arizona Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs

Accreditation  

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  
  • Doctorate
    Programs Offered  
    • Bachelors
    • Joint Degrees
    • Doctorate
    • Masters
    • Post-Master's Certificates
    Programs Offered  
    • 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
    Programs Offered  
    • Vocational
    • Masters
    • Doctorate
    • Bachelors
    • Post-Master's Certificates

    Michigan Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs

    Programs Offered  
    • Bachelors
    • Joint Degrees
    • Doctorate
    • Masters
    • Post-Master's Certificates

    Missouri Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs

    Programs Offered  
    • Bachelors
    • Doctorate

    Oregon Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs

    Programs Offered  
    • Bachelors
    • Post-Master's Certificates
    • Masters
    • Doctorate

    Virginia Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs

    Programs Offered  
    • Bachelors
    • Post-Master's Certificates
    • Masters
    • Doctorate

    Wisconsin Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs

    Programs Offered  
    • Bachelors
    • Joint Degrees
    • Doctorate
    • Masters
    • Post-Master's Certificates

    Alaska Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs

    Accreditation  

    Grand Canyon University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

    Accreditation  

    Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

    Florida Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs

    Accreditation  

    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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    Nursing Salaries
    Certified Nursing Assistant
    $23,000
    Registered Nursing
    $53,000
    Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
    $73,000
    Licensed Practical Nurse
    $40,000
     * Based on 5 years experience