Adult Nurse Practitioner Programs
Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Programs build on a registered nurse's prior baccalaureate education and nursing experience. A master's in nursing or post-master's certificate are the most common degree programs offered in this area of specialization. Students are prepared through a combination of didactic, theoretical and clinical learning environments to practice in an adult primary care setting. Below you will find select online Adult Nurse Practitioner programs as well as campus based programs and similar advanced practice nursing specialty programs.
Typically, an Adult Nurse Practitioner program involves role preparation where students learn assessment of the patient, the decision making process for both acute and chronic conditions and implementation of a treatment plan. Some common curriculum and clinical site experiences students have include pharmacology, health promotion, disease prevention, acute or urgent care, gerontology, primary care, pathophysiology and adult health primary care related subject areas. Clinical experiences are often arranged in the student's local area and sometimes at their current place of employment. Contact schools to learn more about the Adult NP program clinical requirements and to answer any questions pertaining to financial aid, application requests, admissions requirements and any other inquiries you may have.
Graduates of the Online Adult Nurse Practitioner programs below are eligible to take the national Adult Nurse Practitioner certification exams administered by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC). Most states require an Adult Nurse Practitioner to hold national certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner prior to applying for a license to practice. Learn more about becoming an Adult Nurse Practitioner.
Online Adult Nurse Practitioner programs have become very popular due to the accessibility they provide working professional nurses as well as rural based nurses. Curriculum content is similar, if not identical, to the curriculum offered on-campus and clinical requirements are often completed in the student's local community or region. Learn more about online Adult Nurse Practitioner programs by requesting information from the schools listed below. They can answer most any questions you have and help you decide if the program is a good fit for you.
Spotlight School - Online Adult Nurse Practitioner Program
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)
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)
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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 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 - Combined Adult and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
