Nurse Practitioner Programs in Kentucky

To practice as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) in Kentucky, the Kentucky Board of Nursing requires the completion of a master's degree or a post-master's certificate from a nursing school offering nurse practitioner degree programs with a clinical practicum component. A current registered nursing license and ARNP certification through a national certifying organization recognized by the Kentucky Board of Nursing is also required. Graduates of the programs below are eligible to sit for the national certification examination appropriate to their concentration or track of study.

Online master's programs with nurse practitioner tracks will take 18 to 24 months to complete and will include a clinical practicum component as well as a pharmacology component that are required by most states, including Kentucky, for licensure to practice and prescribe. Nurse practitioner programs prepare students to provide preventative and acute health care services to patients of all ages. Students may also choose to pursue specific training in specialty areas such as adult, geriatric or women's health. Nurse practitioners are prepared to work autonomously evaluating, diagnosing and treating patients.

The job outlook for advanced registered nurse practitioners in Kentucky is excellent. The demand for cost-effective and high quality health care in Kentucky's health systems will continue to drive the increasing need for ARNPs in Kentucky. 60 to 80 percent of primary and preventive care can be performed by nurse practitioners, according to the American Nurses Association. Which means that health care systems, clinics and physician practices across Kentucky will continue to look for ARNPs to fill this critical health care provider role. You may also be interested in other MSN programs offered in Kentucky.

Nurse Practitioner Programs Offered in Kentucky - No Residency Restrictions

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). 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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Saint Xavier University - School of Nursing

The Saint Xavier University MSN - Clinical Nurse Leader program is CCNE accredited. Graduates are eligible to sit for the AACN national CNL certification exam.

Programs Offered: Online MSN - Clinical Nurse Leader

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Schools Based in Kentucky Offering Nurse Practitioner Programs

Bellarmine University

Programs Offered: MSN - (Nursing Education, Nursing Administration, Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN/MBA Dual Degree Option), Post-masters certificates in Nursing Education and Nursing Administration

2001 Newburg Road – Miles Hall, Louisville, KY 40205, PH: 502-452-8215

Eastern Kentucky University

Programs Offered: MSN - (Rural Health Family Nurse Practitioner, Rural Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Rural Public Health Nursing - Nursing Education or Administration), Post-MSN Certificate - (Family NP, Psych-Mental Health NP, Public Health Nursing)

521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, KY 40475, PH: 859-622-6353

Murray State University

Programs Offered: MSN - (Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Adult Health Family NP)

120 Mason Hall, Murray, KY 42071, PH: 270-762-2193

Northern Kentucky University

Programs Offered: MSN - (FNP, ANP, PNP, GNP, Nursing Administration, and Nursing Education), Post-Master's Certificates - (nursing administration, nursing education and NP)

303 Albright Health Center, Highland Heights, KY 41099, PH: 859-572-5248

University of Kentucky

Programs Offered: MSN - Acute Care NP: (Adult Clinical Nurse, Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health NP, Parent-Child Nursing (Neonatal/Perinatal Clinical Nurse specialist, Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pediatric NP), Primary Care NP: (Adult NP, Family NP, and Geriatric NP), Public Health Nursing (Public Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Public Health Nursing Management, Nursing Care Management)

315 College of Nursing Building, Lexington, KY 40536, PH: 859-323-5108

Western Kentucky University

Programs Offered: MSN - (Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, Nurse Administrator, Occupational Health Nurse)

1906 College Heights Blvd., #11036, Bowling Green KY 42101-1036, PH: 270-745-3391