California Nurse Practitioner - NP Programs
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.
CCNE Accredited Online Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwifery Programs, CNS Programs

Brandman University - School of Nursing and Health Professions
Brandman University School of Nursing and Health Professions is part of the nonprofit Chapman University System. Applications are being taken now for January, 2011 enrollment. The DNP programs do require eight immersion sessions of 3 to 4 days each at the Irvine, CA campus. Request information from Brandman University to learn more.
Programs Offered Online: RN to BSN, BSN to DNP - (Specialties: Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner), Post-Master's to DNP for Registered Nurses with a Master's in Advanced Practice or Registered Nurses with a MSN not in Advanced Practice or who would like to move to another APN specialty - (Specialties: Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal 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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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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Felician College
The Master of Science in Nursing and Post-Master's Certificate programs offered by Felician College are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the New Jersey State Board of Nursing. Felician College Nursing faculty help you select your clinical preceptors and clinical practicum site. Click below to request free information. Select "Master of Science in Nursing (Online)" for the MSN NP programs.
Programs Offered: Online MSN - (Tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner), Post-Master's Certificate - Adult Nurse Practitioner, Post-Master's Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
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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), 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, Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner) , Online MSN - (Tracks: Nurse Midwifery, Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner), DNP
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Graceland University - School of Nursing
The RN-BSN and RN to BSN/MSN programs are CCNE and NLNAC accredited. The RN to BSN and RN to BSN/MSN programs are designed for Registered Nurses who want to advance their education and career opportunities. 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 - (Specializations: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator)
- Click Here and select "Online RN to BSN/MSN" to request information about the FNP program at Graceland University.
Graceland University
All MSN and Post-Graduate Certificate nursing programs at Graceland University are CCNE and NLNAC accredited. Graceland University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. MSN program 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 and national certification as an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner. South University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. These programs are enrolling now. Contact South University to learn more about their programs and to speak with an admissions representative.
Programs Offered: Online RN to BSN, Online RN to MSN - (Tracks: Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator), MSN - (Tracks: Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator)
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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)
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University of Missouri - Kansas City - School of Nursing
UMKC School of Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Programs Offered Online: Pre-Licensure BSN, RN to BSN (online), MSN - [Tracks: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (online), Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (online), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (online), Nurse Educator (online)], Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
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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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Nurse Practitioner Programs Approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing

University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services
The Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam.The MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner program is offered at the following campus locations in California: Sacramento Area: Sacramento, Roseville, Rancho Cordova, Chico, Modesto, Lathrop, Suisun City, Elk Grove and Beale Airforce Base
Southern California: Culver City, Diamond Bar, Gardena, Laguna Hills, LaMirada, Lancaster, Murrieta, Ontario, Pasadena, San Bernardino, Costa Mesa and Woodland Hills
Programs Offered: RN to BSN, RN to MSN, MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Nursing/Health Care Education, MSN - Health Care Administration, MSN - MBA Health Care Management, Health Care Administration
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Azusa Pacific University
These programs are only offered on-campus. The School of Nursing is approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing. The School of Nursing and its programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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

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

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
University of California Los Angeles - UCLA School of Nursing
California State University, Dominguez Hills - School of Nursing
University of San Diego - Hahn School of Nursing
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
Holy Names University
- Holy Names 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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