Below are the best online nurse practitioner programs and links to the schools that offer them. Request free enrollment and financial aid information packets from the schools that interest you by using the program links or "Click Here" buttons:
Nurse Practitioner (MSN) - General |
University of Phoenix - The University of Phoenix offers a general Nurse Practitioner degree which gives students a well rounded nurse practitioner education as well as specific nurse practitioner (MSN) degrees for those who wish to specialize their education. |
Nurse Practitioner (MSN) - Clinical Nurse |
University of Cincinnati - The broad array of online nurse practitioner programs at Cincinnati mean that students will be able to select the degree focus that best suits them, while obtaining a fully accredited, affordable, and well reputed degree. |
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Liberty University - The leading online evangelical university offers an online nurse practitioner degree which combines a practical accredited education with Christian values. |
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South University - This general MSN (Nurse Practitioner) program is one of the most affordable fully online accredited degrees available. Perfect for working adults, graduates also have excellent job placement stats. |
Nurse Practitioner (MSN) - Adult Acute Care |
Drexel University - The online nurse practitioner programs at Drexel offer both affordability and flexibility as well as the excellent academic reputation that Drexel carries. |
Nurse Practitioner (RN to MSN) - General |
Walden University - Walden provides a separate track of nurse practitioner degrees for students who are RN's and those who have their BSN. All degrees are fully online and offer both flexibility in classes and affordable tuition and generous financial aid to those who qualify. |
Nurse Practitioner (MSN) - Education |
Grand Canyon University - One of the top online nurse practitioner schools, Grand Canyon incorporates Christian values into their education to provide nurses with a well rounded nurse practitioner training. |
Nurse Practitioner (MSN) - Educator |
Gonzaga University - One of the nation's best reputed nursing programs now offers online degrees for nurse practitioners. These MSN programs are fully accredited and designed with the flexibility that working adults are looking for. |
Becoming a professional in the health care industry is a never-ending field of opportunity. Health care is a growing industry and is predicted by the U.S. Department of Labor to be one of the fastest growing industries over the next several years. Now you can choose a school, attend classes online and earn your degree wearing your fuzzy slippers.
Master's Degree in Nursing with a concentration in Women's Health
Master's Degree in Nursing with a concentration in Family Health
Master's Degree in Nursing with a concentration in Acute or Specialized Tracks
Trying to figure out what school is best for you is tough. Then you have to consider accreditation, financial aid, housing and transportation. Attending school is practically a full time job. Weigh your options carefully and choose wisely.
Accredited schools allow you to take advantage of state and federal loan and scholarship programs, and give credibility to your degree.
There are several institutions that accredit schools, but the two major associations that accredit nursing schools are the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. You can search both directories to check and see if your prospective school is accredited. You can also usually find out its accreditation status at the school's web site or by calling the admissions office.
Financial aid helps people attend school year after year. Government and private loans are available for those who need financial support while attending school. Call your prospective school's financial aid office for exclusive opportunities and scholarships. Also check web sites like Fast Web for more scholarship information.
You'll also need a FAFSA, free application for federal student aid, to apply for government assistance and even some scholarship applications. So get your tax information together and fill the online application out as soon as possible.
Is There a Demand for Nurse Practitioners? The Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Department of Labor reports that nurses make up 2.5 million jobs in the nation. Nursing positions have one of the best occupational outlooks through 2016 for job generation with an estimate of over half a million new jobs. The demand for advanced nursing degree holders will also increase with the demand for registered nurses for education and management purposes.
A nurse practitioner can typically earn $80,000 a year on average as of 2008 according to NP Central. Most employers provide benefits to nurse practitioners and overtime and bonus pay.
A degree in nurse practitioning can take up to six years to earn. A master's degree in nursing is needed to become a nurse practitioner. Earning a master's degree can take up to two years on top of a four year bachelor's degree. It's a long haul, but to many practicing nurse practitioners the time spent in the classroom is worth it as it leads to a fulfilling career.
Below you'll find our updated list of nursing practitioner school program resources, which we recommend students read before enrolling in a nurse practitioner program.
http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/