APRN Nurse Practitioner Programs in Hawaii
According to the Hawaii Board of Nursing APRN and APRN Rx licensure requirements, you must hold a master's degree in nursing and certification from a national certification body in the appropriate field of practice to become a nurse practitioner in Hawaii with prescriptive authority. The schools offering nurse practitioner programs in Hawaii have a variety of concentrations or specializations and upon successful completion of the program graduates will be eligible for the national certification exam in their area of concentration.
Online Nurse Practitioner programs have become popular with baccalaureate educated registered nurses in Hawaii due to their flexibility and option to complete a program from just about anywhere. Online nursing schools often offer their students assistance finding clinical sites sites in a convenient location, usually within the student's local geography. Some of the Nation's finest online NP programs are listed below alongside campus based programs offered in the state of Hawaii.
MSN nurse practitioner programs are designed for those practicing nurses who would like to broaden their careers by enhancing their skills and education. There is often a wide age and experience range found in these programs, which even in the online format, allows for a dynamic learning environment where students can share their experience and build a network of colleagues.
According to the Advance for Nurse Practitioners 2007 Salary Survey, Nurse Practitioners in Hawaii had one of the highest average annual salaries in the United States. Nurse Practitionaers in Hawaii earned an average annual salary of $89,814.
Below are the nurse practitioner programs offered in Hawaii along with contact information and accreditation information. The online programs have no residency requirements. Learn about other MSN programs offered in Hawaii.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Programs Offered in Hawaii
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)
- Click Here to request free information from Brandman University School of Nursing and Health Professions.
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.
- Click Here for information about the Philadelphia University's Online Master's in Disaster Medicine & Management Program.
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Hawaii Pacific University - Nursing
Programs Offered: MSN with options (Community Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Community Clinical Nurse Specialist Educator) , RN to MSN pathway, LPN/BSN Pathway, BSN, RN to BSN
- Hawai'i Pacific University, 1164 Bishop Street, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813, PH: 808-544-0200
University of Hawaii at Manoa - School of Nursing
Programs Offered: RN to BS pathway, BSN, MS in Nursing with concentrations in (Nursing Administration and MS/MBA-Nursing, Nursing Education, Advanced Public Health Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, Adult & Child Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, MS-Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist, Master's Entry Program in Nursing, RN to MS Program (with non-nursing baccalaureate), and Online PhD in Nursing
- School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2528 McCarthy Mall, Webster Hall 330, Honolulu, HI 96822, PH: 808-956-8523
