California Nurse Practitioner - NP Programs
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- Education Requirements For California Nurse Practitioners
- Nurse Practitioner Salaries in California
Education and Additional Requirements for Nurse Practitioners in California
1) Nurse practitioners in California are required to have completed a nurse practitioner master's degree in nursing program as well as have an active California RN license. The nurse practitioner master's degree program must conform to the California State Board of Registered Nursing's "Standards of Education for Nurse Practitioner Programs" in the California Code of Regulations Section 1484.
There are two other ways to meet the application requirements for a nurse practitioner or NP in the State of California. Each also requires an active California RN License.
1) Certification from a national organization or association such as the AANP, ANCC, NCBPNP&N, NAPNAP, or the NCC. Must send in verification of certification by one of these organizations or associations with the application. Must submit a verification that a nurse practitioner program was completed. Transcripts from the nurse practitioner program must be submitted by the institution where program was attended.
2) If the nurse practitioner program taken does not meet the standards set by the California State Board of Registered Nursing then the following steps should be taken. Verification form that a nurse practitioner program was completed, transcripts and course descriptions must be submitted, the clinical competency form must be submitted by the nurse practitioner as well as by the physician, and a clinical experience form must be submitted by either the physician or the nurse practitioner.
Nurse Practitioner Salaries in California
Salaries for nurse practitioners in California will vary by specialty as well as by location, experience and employer. Based on our salary research a family or adult nurse practitioner can earn any where from $65,000 a year to well over $100,000 a year. A good place to research current salaries for nurse practitioner job openings is at www.indeed.com.
Nurse Practitioner Programs Approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing
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) and is approved by the California State Board of Nursing. The MSN - Nurse Practitioner program conforms to the California State Board of Registered Nursing's "Standards of Education for Nurse Practitioner Programs" in the California Code of Regulations Section 1484. Campuses are convienently located throughout California and an online nurse practitioner program option is offered for those not near a campus or who prefer an online option. Request free information from University of Phoenix below to find out more.
Azusa Pacific University
These programs are only offered on-campus. The School of Nursing is approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.
Programs Offered: Master of Science in Nursing - (Tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Early Entry into Nursing and Advanced Practice). Also offered are a number of Post Master's Certificates for NP's in the same specialty areas as the MSN programs.
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The Azusa Pacific University Campus is located at: 901 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa, CA 91702
CCNE Accredited Online Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwifery Programs, CNS Programs
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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Rush University - College of Nursing
Online students may be eligible to 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: MSN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Community/Public Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Advanced Generalist MSN, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
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Nurse Practitioner Programs Approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Nurse Practitioner Programs Offered: Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Early Entry into Nursing and Advanced Practice). Also offered are a number of Post Master's Certificates for NP's.
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Loma Linda University School of Nursing
The BSN and MSN programs at Loma Linda University School of Nursing are National League for Nursing (NLN) accredited. The Nursing School is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Programs Offered: BSN, LPN to BSN, Part-Time BSN, Second Degree BSN, RN to BSN, MSN (Tracks: Administrator, Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Clinical Nurse Specialist, Parent/Child Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, School Health Clinical nurse Specialist, Part-Time MSN, RN to MSN, Joint MSN/MPH, PhD Nursing, Post-Master's Certificate (Tracks: Adult NP, Family NP, Neonatal NP, Pediatric NP)
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Loma Linda University School of Nursing, Loma Linda, CA 92350
Point Loma Nazarene University School of Nursing
The School of Nursing is approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Programs Offered: BSN, LVN to BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, BSN - MSN, (MSN Tracks: Family Clinical Nurse Specialist, Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist, Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist), Post-Master's Certificate - (Tracks: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Educator)
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Point Loma Nazarene University School of Nursing, 3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, CA 92106-9971
University of California San Francisco School of Nursing
The Master's in Nursing programs offered by the University of San Francisco School of Nursing are Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited. The UCSF School of Nursing was listed "Top Ranked" in the 2007 US News America's Best Graduate Schools survey.
Programs Offered: Master's of Science in Nursing - (Specializations: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Cardiovascular Clinical Nurse Specialist, Critical Care (Adult) Clinical Nurse Specialist, Gerontological Nursing Nurse Practitioner & CNS, Occupational and Environmental Health, Oncology Nursing, Pediatric Nursing Advanced Practice, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing - NP, Integrated NP and CNS)
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University of California - San Francisco School of Nursing, 2 Koret Way, San Francisco, CA 94143-0604
University of San Diego Hahn School of Nursing & Health Science
The Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science baccalaureate and master’s programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Students that complete the pre-licensure component of the master's program are eligible to apply for licensure by the Board of Registered Nursing. The master's clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner programs are approved by the Board of Registered Nursing.
Programs Offered: RN-to-MSN, MSN, Direct-Entry MSN - (Tracks: Adult Medical-Surgical CNS, Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Nursing, Executive Nurse Leader, Adult NP, Family NP, Pediatric NP), Part-Time MSN, MSN/MBA, DNP, PhD
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University of San Diego Hahn School of Nursing & Health Science, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492
Western University of Health Sciences College of Graduate Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing - Entry program is designed to prepare applicants with a bachelor's degree in another field for RN licensure and then continue with the program and graduate level coursework. Students have four areas of emphasis to choose from. The Master of Science in Nursing program is California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) approved, and nationally accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Programs Offered: Master of Science in Nursing - Entry (Emphasis Areas: Leadership and Management, Clinical Nurse Leader, Ambulatory Care, and Family Nurse Practitioner)
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Western University of Health Sciences College of Graduate Nursing, 309 E. Second Street, Pomona, CA 91766
California State University, Fresno
Department of Nursing M/SMH25
2345 East San Ramon Avenue
Fresno, CA 93740-8031
Ph: (559) 278-2041
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Nursing
1250 Bellflower Bouelvard
Long Beach, CA 90840
Ph: (562) 985-4463
California State University, Bakersfield
Department of Nursing
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1022
Ph: 661-654-2506
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner
Samuel Merritt College
Department of Nursing
9001 Stockdale Highway
Oakland, CA 94609
Ph: 510- 869-8926
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner
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