Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner Programs
To become a Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts, you must possess a current RN license in the state and complete a nationally accredited Master's in Nursing program for Nurse Practitioners. Upon completion of your program, you must obtain approval from the Massachusetts Board of Nursing to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). The board will grant you approval in one of four areas dependent upon what type of program you have completed: Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, Nurse Anesthetist, or Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. After receiving approval from the board to practice, you may submit applications to the Department of Public Health and the DEA to request prescribing privileges. This approval process is the same for other areas of advance practice nursing in Massachusetts as well.
The schools you see on this site are fully accredited and offer a variety of Nurse Practitioner and other APRN programs (Family NP, Women's Health, Nurse Midwife, etc). As an added convenience, many programs are offered online. Clinical portions can be completed in a physician's office or hospital within your community.
The salaries for Nurse Practitioners and other APRN's in Massachusetts are excellent. According to Indeed.com, the average salary for a nurse practitioner in Massachusetts in $90,000 per year. The salary range falls between $45,000 and $135,000 per year depending upon your location, education, and experience. This is 12% higher than the average nurse practitioner salary across the nation. With job opportunities expected to grow throughout the next decade, this is an opportune time to take that next step in your nursing career.
Featured Nationally Accredited Online Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner Programs
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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Rush University - College of Nursing
The Rush University - College of Nursing received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for all of their nursing programs.
Programs Offered Online: Advanced Generalist MSN, MSN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Community/Public Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
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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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Additional Schools that Offer Nurse Practitioner Programs in MA
Boston College - William F. Connell School of Nursing
Programs Offered: Nurse Anesthesia, multiple MSN Speicalties
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Ph: 617-552-4250
Regis College
Programs Offered: MS Nurse Practitioner (Family, Pediatrics, or Adult Psychiatric), Post Masters Certificates
235 Wellesley Street
Weston, MA 02493
Ph: (781) 768-7000
Simmons College
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
Ph: (617) 521-2605
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