Minnesota Nurse Practitioner (NP) Programs
The Nurse Practitioner program develops and enhances the core knowledge held by nurses. Students advance their abilities within the areas of integrating nursing theory, research skills, and clinical practice skills. The online and campus based programs listed below are recognized by many state boards of nursing.
The trend to replace the Master's in Nursing with the Doctor of Nursing Practice is currently occurring at many colleges and universities throughout the country, Minnesota included. The University is in the process of phasing out their MSN programs and replacing with the DNP. As this trend evolves over the next several years we will continue to update these programs. For now, MSN programs at many schools are still the accepted education route for nurse practitioners.
According to the Minnesota Board of Nursing requirements for Advanced Practice Registered Nursing, upon completion of a nurse practitioner program, graduates may begin practicing while in the process of gaining their certification from a national certifying body approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for up to 6 months. As a registered nurse with the certification of nurse practitioner (CNP) you can practice and prescribe medications in the state of Minnesota without an additional license.
Nurse practitioners make a good living in Minnesota. According to indeed.com, the average annual salary for a nurse practitioner (based on current job postings) is $72,000. This number seems low and is quite a bit lower than the national average, but still a good salary. Nurse practitioner salaries can vary significantly by location, experience, organization, demand, specialty and other factors.
Accredited Online Nurse Practitioner Programs Offered in Minnesota
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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Nurse Practitioner Programs at Nursing Schools in Minnesota
The College of St. Scholastica
Programs Offered: MSN clinical nurse specialists, MSN nurse managers, MSN adult nurse practitioners, MSN family nurse practitioners, and MSN psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners.
1200 Kenwood Ave Duluth, MN 55811 | Phone: 218-723-6783
Metropolitan State University - College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Programs Offered: RN to MSN, Entry Level MSN ( For those with a bachelor's degree in another field), MSN Leadership and Management (LMN) track, MSN Public Health Nursing Leadership (PHNL) track, MSN Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (ANP/GNP) track, and MSN Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track. A Doctor of Nursing Practice is also offered. As of the January 2009 application deadline there will no longer be a GRE test requirement.
Phone: 651-793-1375
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Programs Offered: MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and MS - Nurse Educator (NE). The MSN programs are accredited by the NLNAC.
360 Wissink Hall, Mankato, MN 56001 | Phone: 507-389-6022
University of Minnesota - School of Nursing
As with many nursing schools, the University of Minnesota is phasing out their master's programs and replacing them with Doctor of Nursing Practice. Areas of Specialization include Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Children with Special Health Care Needs, Family Nurse Practitioner, Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthesia, Nurse-Midwifery, Nursing and Healthcare Systems Administration, Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Children with Special Health Care Needs, Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Public Health Nursing, Public Health Nursing - Adolescent Nursing, Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner
5-140 Weaver-Densford Hall, 308 Harvard Street, Minneapolis, MN 55455 | Phone: 800-598-8636
Winona State University - College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Programs Offered: MSN - Adult Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist, MSN - Nursing Administrator, and MSN - Nurse Educator.
P.O. Box 5838, Winona, MN 55987 | Phone: 800-342-5978
