Adult Nurse Practitioner Career
Though adults and elderly patients are the primary focus of an Adult Nurse Practitioner's (ANP) practice, Adult NPs are trained to care for patients 12 years old and up. Adult nurse practitioners work in a variety of settings including private practice, group provider clinics, community health clinics, hospitals, prisons, specialty practice offices (depending on their area of focus), urgent care, home health care agencies, nursing homes, hospice and many other settings.
Adult Nurse Practitioners practice within their designated scope of practice. They most often practice primary care to adult patients. In general, an Adult Nurse Practitioner will assess adult patients, diagnosis and provide a management or treatment regimen for patients. Health promotion, illness prevention and the management of acute and chronic illnesses are primary job duties for an Adult Nurse Practitioner in most health care settings. Many Adult Nurse Practitioners do choose to specialize in a specific area of care, which requires additional training or courses. Common specialty areas include HIV/AIDS or occupational health. Specialization in gerontology or a related area is also common.
The most common educational preparation path for an Adult NP is to first become a registered nurse via an entry level nursing program, such as a diploma, associate or baccalaureate nursing degree program. Advanced nursing educational preparation is now required in all states, so a master's degree in nursing with a specialization in Adult Care would be the next step. Find an Adult Nurse Practitioner Program. Adult Nurse Practitioner certification through a National certification organization is often required to obtain a license and practice in most states. The two most common National certifying bodies for Adult Nurse Practitioner certification are the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC).
The demand for Adult Health Nurse Practitioners is high in most areas of the United States. As the population ages and grows hospitals, home health agencies, extended care facilities, prisons, private practices, group practices and related facilities will continue to need advanced practice nurses trained to provide care to adult patients. This is an exciting and opportunistic area of advanced practice nursing to enter. Adult Nurse Practitioner salaries will vary by state, specialty practice, facility, experience and related factors. As of August, 2009, the average annual salary for a nurse practitioner is $89,000 according to various job posting data. This number should only be viewed as a ballpark figure and a better idea of local salaries, contact facilities you may be interested in working for. Tel the human resources office that you are a student in the area and would like to know a salary range for a new Adult Nurse Practitioner graduate.
Spotlight School - Adult Nurse Practitioner Online Program
George Washington University Department of Nursing Education
The George Washington University Department of Nursing Education Masters programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Programs Offered Online: MSN - (Tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Research Administration, Nursing Leadership and Management), DNP, Post Master's Certificate - Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner, Post-Master's Certificate - Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
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South University - School of Health Professions
The South University MSN program is CCNE accredited and graduates are prepared for a career in nursing education or as an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner. South University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Programs Offered: Online MSN - (Tracks: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator), RN to MSN - (Tracks: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator), RN to BSN
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University of Cincinnati - College of Nursing
The University of Cincinnati - College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Graduates of the University of Cincinnati Adult Nurse Practitioner MSN program meet the requirements to sit for the Adult Nurse Practitioner certification exams.
Programs Offered Online: MSN - Adult Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist, MSN - Nurse Midwifery, MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist (Nurse Educator)
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Nurse Practitioner Online Programs - Various Specialties
University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Practitioner Program Option provides nurse practitioners (NP) with a baccalaureate degree (BSN) an opportunity to enhance their educational qualifications and complete their graduate degree in nursing without leaving their current employment or home community. Because of the past diversity of nurse practitioner educational tracks many NP's obtained their licensure through certificate programming that did not provide a graduate degree component. In recognition of the nurse practitioner's prior educational learning the College has developed an accelerated graduate degree completion option for this target audience. The University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services is CCNE accredited.
Program Offered: Master of Science in Nursing for Nurse Practitioners with a BSN
Liberty University - Department of Nursing
Liberty University's Online MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist Acute Care Track is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Graduates are prepared for national certification as a CNS and work as practitioners and/or educators. This program is enrolling now. Request information today!
Program Offered: MSN - Acute Care Track Online
Frontier School of Midwifery & Family Nursing - Distance Education
The Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of College and Schools. They offer online MSN Programs and post masters certificates in the following areas: Certified Nurse Midwifery (accredited by ACME), Family Nurse Practitioner, and/or Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner (both accredited by the NLNAC). FSMFN also offers an online DNP program accredited by the AACN. Coursework is web-based and clinical experience is acquired in your own community at clinics and hospitals.
Programs Offered: MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner, DNP, Post-Master's Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner, Post-Master's Certificate - Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner, ADN-MSN Bridge FNP, ADN-MSN Women's Health Care NP
Graceland University
All nursing programs at Graceland University are CCNE accredited. Graceland University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Practicums are completed in the student's community.
Online Programs Offered: MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Nurse Educator, Post-Graduate Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner, Post-Graduate Certificate in Nurse Education
Rush University - College of Nursing
Nursing students may be eligible to complete all or a portion of their clinical site requirements at a clinical site near their home. If not, there are a number of clinical sites in the Chicago area that faculty will assist in setting up for the student. The Rush University - College of Nursing received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Programs Offered Online: Advanced Generalist MSN, MSN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Community/Public Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
