Nurse Practitioner (NP) Programs in Alabama
Nurse Practitioners in Alabama are also known as Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNP). In order to become a nurse practitioner in Alabama you must successfully complete a master's level nursing program that is designed to prepare nurses for advanced practice and obtain national certification in a specialty area consistent with the nurse practitioner education through an agency recognized by the Alabama Board of Nursing. National certification is required by the Alabama Board of Nursing to engage in advanced practice.
Online nurse practitioner programs have become extremely popular in Alabama for registered nurses looking to continue working in their current positions while earning an advanced degree. The flexibility of online programs allows nurse to maintain a work, life and education balance. Online NP programs offered in Alabama are often at cost parody with tuition prices at campus based NP programs in Alabama and offer an education equivalent to the campus programs. Faculty at online NP schools will help arrange clinical sites, often in the students local area.
Once you have completed an NP program you will have to sit for national certification in a specialty area related to your education from one of the national accrediting agencies recognized by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Some national certification bodies include the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), the American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center, The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, or the National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecological and Neonatal Nursing Specialties.
The online and campus based programs below are accredited by nationally recognized certification bodies. Find contact information for these programs and request information from the programs that interest you. You may also be interested in other Master's in Nursing programs in Alabama.
Online Nurse Practitioner Programs Offered in Alabama
University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services - Online and Campus Programs
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Request free information from University of Phoenix below to find out more.
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 with 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.
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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
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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 Health Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator), RN to MSN (Tracks: Adult Health 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). The MSN - Nurse Midwifery online program is accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).
Programs Offered Online: MSN - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Adult 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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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
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Campus Based Nurse Practitioner (NP) Programs in AL
Samford University - Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing
Samford University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program and the Alabama Board of Nursing. Samford University is an NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education.
Programs Offered: RN to MSN (for associate's and diploma RNs), MSN - (Specializations: Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA), Nurse Educator, Management, Family Nurse Practitioner), MSN/MBA, DNP, Post-Master's Certificate (Specializations: Family nurse Practitioner, Education, Management)
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Samford University - Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
UAB offers Post MSN option designed to prepare students to sit for one of the national nurse practitioner certification exams. These include Adult Nurse Practitioner, Dual Adult and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute and Continuing Care, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner/RN First Assist, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse.
Contact Information:
UAB School of Nursing
1701 University Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35294-1210
PH: 205-934-5428
University of Alabama - Capstone College of Nursing
Offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice. CCNE accredited and the Capstone College of Nursing maintains approval by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
University of Alabama - Capstone College of Nursing
504 University Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0358
PH: 800-313-3591
University of South Alabama
University of South Alabama offers Post a Master’s DNP, BSN to DNP for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners, BSN to DNP for Acute Care Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioners, and DNP for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners program all accredited by the CCNE and approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
Contact Information:
University of South Alabama College of Nursing
USA Springhill Campus
Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002
PH: 251-434-3410
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Offers Family Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Clinical Nursing Specialist, and post-master's Family Nurse Practitioner programs accredited by CCNE and approved by the Alabama State Board of Nursing .
Contact Information:
301 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, AL 35899
PH: 256-824-6742
