Nurse Practitioner Education Programs in Arkansas
Becoming an advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) in Arkansas requires completion of an educational program in a specific specialization of advanced nursing and certification in this category and specialization by a nationally recognized certifying agency that is recognized by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Certification agencies for nurse practitioners recognized by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing include the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the National Certification Corporation, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
The Board of Nursing accepts advanced nursing educational programs in the nurse practitioner specialization offered by accredited nursing schools throughout the country. Online nurse practitioner programs offer a unique opportunity for registered nurses to complete their education while maintaining a work, life and education balance. Programs are usually offered in a flexible format that can be completed at an accelerated pace or at a pace that fits a registered nurse's schedule. Some nursing schools in Arkansas offer students an online option as well as an on-campus option. Research nurse practitioner programs offered in Arkansas below.
According to the Advance for Nurse Practitioners 2008 Salary Survey, nurse practitioners in Arkansas earn an average annual salary of $79,494. Salaries trended significantly upward for ANPs with more than six years of experience.
Schools Offering Nurse Practitioner Programs in Arkansas
Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies - Online
The Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies Graduate nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) accredits the certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs. These programs are enrolling now. Request information today.
Programs Offered Online: MSN - (Specializations: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwifery/Women's Health Nurse Practitioner)
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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 - (Specializations: Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Midwifery, Clinical Nurse Specialist - Nurse Educator)
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Saint Joseph's College of Maine Online Division of Graduate & Professional Studies
The Saint Joseph's College of Maine Online RN to BSN and MSN Nursing Programs are Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited. The MSN/EDU and MSN/Admin degree programs can be combined as joint degrees, MSN/MHA or MSN/MBA. These programs are accepting applications now.
Programs Offered: Online RN to BSN, Online MSN - (Tracks: Administration, Education and Family Nurse Practitioner)
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Kaplan University
Programs Offered: RN to BSN, RN to MS in Nursing, MS in Nursing - (Tracks: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator, Nurse Informatics), Graduate Certificate - (Tracks: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator, Nurse Informatics)
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Spring Arbor University
The Spring Arbor University MSN programs are in the accreditation process with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and are accredited by the The Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The MSN - Nurse Practitioner program is designed to prepare graduates to sit for National certification as an Adult and/or Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. Request information about these MSN programs today.
Programs Offered: Online MSN - (Concentrations: MSN/MBA, MSN/Education, MSN/Nurse Practitioner)
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Frontier Nursing University - Distance Education
The Frontier Nursing University 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), Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner (accredited by the NLNAC). FSMFN also offers an online DNP program accredited by the AACN.
Programs Offered: Online ADN - MSN (Tracks: Nurse Midwifery) , Online MSN - (Tracks: Nurse Midwifery), DNP (Online)
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Graceland University - School of Nursing
The RN-BSN, RN to BSN/MSN and MSN programs are CCNE and NLNAC accredited. RN to BSN and RN to BSN/MSN program Practicums can be completed in the student's community.
Online Programs Offered: RN to BSN, RN to BSN/MSN and MSN - (Specializations: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator), Post-Graduate Certificate (Specializations: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Education), Doctor of Nursing Practice DNP (Online)
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Regis University - Loretto Height School of Nursing
The Regis University School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Programs Offered: RN to BSN, RN to MS in Nursing (Tracks: Leadership in Health Care Systems - Management or Education), Online DNP - (Tracks: Advanced Practice Nursing, Advanced Leadership in Health Care)
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Philadelphia University - Distance Education
The Midwifery Institute is accredited by the American Commission for Midwifery Education.
Programs Offered: MS Completion Program - Midwifery, MS in Disaster Medicine and Management, MS - Midwifery.
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Arkansas State University - School of Nursing
Programs Offered: MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
The MSN program at Arkansas State University is accredited by the NLNAC.
- ASU - Department of Nursing
PO Box 910
Jonesboro, AR 72467
PH: 870-972-3024
University of Central Arkansas
The MSN programs are CCNE accredited. Most courses are offered online in each major.
Programs Offered: MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist, MSN - Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator Certificate
- University of Central Arkansas
201 Donaghey Ave.
Conway, AR 72035
PH: 501-450-5000
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The MSN programs offered at UAMS are CCNE and NLNAC accredited.
Programs Offered: MSN Adult Acute Care NP, MSN Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN Family Psych-Mental Health NP, MSN Gerontological NP, MSN Nurse Educator, MSN Pediatric NP, MSN Women's Health, MSN Nursing Administration
- UAMS College of Nursing
4301 W. Markham Street, # 529
Little Rock, AR 72205
Ph: 501-686-5374
