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
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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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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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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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. This program is enrolling now. Request information today!
Program Offered: MSN - Acute Care Track Online
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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 MSNc 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
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