APRN - Nurse Practitioner Programs in Connecticut

Nurse practitioners in Connecticut are required to complete a master's level degree program in nursing or a related field that is recognized by the nurse practitioner certifying bodies for certification as a nurse practitioner. Online and campus based nurse practitioner programs offered in Connecticut that meet this requirement can be found below.

The State of Connecticut also requires that Nurse Practitioners have 30 hours of pharmacology education to enter advanced practice. Most often a nurse practitioner master's program will incorporate pharmacology into the curriculum, but make sure to inquire with any program you are considering as to if this requirement will be met.

Nurse Practitioners and all other areas of the nursing field are regulated by the Connecticut Department of Public Health. In addition to the afore mentioned requirements, nurse practitioners in Connecticut must have a current Connecticut Registered Nurse License (also a requirement for most Nurse Practitioner programs) and have national certification as a nurse practitioner. National certifying organizations for nurse practitioners include the American Nurses' Association, The National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecological and Neonatal Nursing Specialties, The National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Learn more about NP specializations and certification at these organization's websites.

(Sources: Connecticut Department of Public Health)

According to the Advance for Nurse Practitioners 2007 Salary Survey, Nurse Practitioners in Connecticut made an average annual salary of $82,918. You may also be interested in other MSN Programs offered in CT.

Accredited Nurse Practitioner Programs in Connecticut

University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services - Online and Campus Programs

University of Phoenix MSN programs are 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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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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Colleges and Universities Based in Connecticut Offering Nurse Practitioner Programs

Saint Joseph College Division of Nursing

The Saint Joseph College of Nursing is is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and is approved by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing.

Programs Offered: BSN, Second Degree Accelerated BS, Second Degree BS, RN-BS, RN-to-BSN/MSN, MSN - (Tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist), Post-Master's Certificate - (Tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist)

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Saint Joseph College Division of Nursing, 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117

Fairfield University - School of Nursing

The MSN Programs are approved by the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing.

Programs Offered: Family Nurse practitioner Track, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Track

Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, Connecticut 06824, PH: 203-254-4000

Quinnipiac University - School of Nursing

The MSN programs are accredited and licensed by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and the Connecticut Department of Higher Education.

NP Programs Offered: MSN and Post-Graduate Certificate Adult Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner

Quinnipiac University, 275 Mount Carmel Ave., Hamden, CT 06518-1908, PH: 203-582-8200

Sacred Heart University - School of Nursing

Programs Offered: MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner, Post-Master's Certificate FNP

Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825-1000, PH: 203-371-7999

Southern Connecticut State University - Dept. of Nursing

Programs Offered: MSN Family Nurse Practitioner

Southern Connecticut State University - Nursing Department, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515, PH: 203-392-6475

University of Connecticut - School of Nursing

Programs Offered: MSN - Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Neonatal Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

University of Connecticut - School of Nursing, 231 Glenbrook Rd. U-2026, Storrs, CT 06269-2026, PH: 860-486-3716

Western Connecticut State University - Nursing

Programs Offered: MSN - Clinical Nurse Leader, MSN - Adult Nurse Practitioner

Western Connecticut State University, 181 White Street, Danbury, Connecticut 06810, PH: 203-837-8556

Yale University - School of Nursing

Programs Offered: Master's in Science with specialty options in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Primary Care Nurse practitioner, Nurse-Midwifery, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Yale University - School of Nursing, P.O. Box 9740, New Haven, CT 06536-0740, PH: 203-785-2389