Colorado Nurse Practitioner Programs
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Colorado are also referred to as Advanced Practice Nurse (APN). According to the Colorado Board of Nursing, in order to be accepted to the Advanced Practice Registry a registered nurse must first successfully complete a specialized education program in a specialty area that they will practice in. A specialized education program refers to a graduate degree, post-graduate nursing degree or a post-graduate certificate in an appropriate specialty, such as Adult, Family Practice, Women’s Health, Neonatal, Pediatrics, or Mental Health.
To become a nurse practitioner in Colorado, a registered nurse must hold a Colorado Registered Nurse License or a Multi-State Compact Registered Nurse License. This is actually a prerequisite for any nurse practitioner program. To practice in a specific area a nurse practitioner must apply to the Colorado Advanced Practice Registry as well as for prescriptive authority. An academic advisor from the nursing school can help guide graduates through the application process and more information, including the application for the Advanced Practice Registry can be found on the Colorado Board of Nursing website (www.dora.state.co.us/Nursing).
Due to the clinical time requirements of nurse practitioner programs, many schools suggest that students not work while completing these portions of the program. For many registered nurses working to advance their career, this is not really an option to quite their job and continue to pay for their education. Online nurse practitioner programs have created an opportunity for nurse practitioner students to arrange a more flexible schedule that allows them to work around the clinical component of the program.
The Colorado Nurses Association recommends, as of 2009, that APNs be required to successfully pass the national certification exam in their area of specialty. Examples of accrediting agencies are 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 schools below will help prepare graduates for the appropriate national certification examination.
According to the Advance for Nurse Practitioners 2007 Salary Survey, Nurse Practitioners in Colorado earned an average annual salary of $77,450. Urban settings offered higher salaries than rural areas.
(Sources: Colorado Nurses Association, Colorado Board of Nursing, Advance for Nurse Practitioners)
Nurse Practitioner Programs Offered in Colorado
Regis University
The Regis University School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The University is located in northwest Denver, CO and offers campus based as well as online Nursing programs. Regis University School of Nursing offers Fall, Spring and Summer start dates for their programs. Request information about the program that fits your goals today.
Programs Offered: Traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN, CHOICE BSN, RN to BSN (Online or Campus), RN to MS in Nursing (Online or Campus) - (Concentrations: Management, Education), MS in Nursing (Campus Based) - (Concentraions: Leadership in Health Care Systems, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner), Post-Master's - Nurse Practitioner, MS Articulation for Nurse Practitioners, MS Completion of Nurse Practitioners
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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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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs - Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences
The MSN Programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the university is approved by the Colorado State BON.
Programs Offered: MSN - Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150 Phone: 719-262-4422
University of Colorado Denver
The MSN Programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Programs Offered: MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist, MSN - Adult NP, MSN - Family NP, MSN Pediatric NP, MSN - Women's Health Care NP, MSN - Nurse Midwifery, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- 13120 East 19th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045 Phone: 303-724-1812
University of Northern Colorado - School of Nursing
The MSN Programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Programs Offered: MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner, Post-Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Greeley, CO. 80639 Phone: 970-351-2269
