Nurse Practitioner Programs in Montana

Nurse Practitioners in Montana are referred to as NP's and they fall under the umbrella of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN's). Other APRN specialties include nurse anesthetists, nurse midwifes, and clinical nurse specialists.

The Montana State Board of Nursing has several requirements that must be met in order to become a nurse practitioner (NP). First of all, you must be a licensed RN in the state of Montana. In addition, you must have a masters degree from an accredited nursing program that focuses on a specific APRN specialty. Finally, you must be board certified in the specific area of which you would like to practice.

As a Nurse Practitioner in Montana, you will act as a primary care provider in various settings including physician offices, acute care clinics, long term care facilities, and ambulatory settings, and rural clinics. Nurse practitioners focus on disease prevention and health promotion, diagnosing and managing illnesses, and providing overall care for patients and their families. There is a tremendously high demand for nurse practitioners in the rural areas of Montana. They are being called upon to not only care for families in rural areas, but to serve as leaders in the development and implementation of rural health care policy.

Nurse Practitioner salaries in Montana can vary greatly and are dependent upon factors such as experience, specialization, and physical location. According to the results of the 2007 Salary Survey, nurse practitioners in MT make an average of $75,360 per year.

Below you will find a number of accredited online Nurse Practitioner and other ANRP programs available to RN's in Montana. You may also be interested in the other MSN specializations offered in Montana. Completion of any of these advanced practice nursing programs will allow you to take a national certifying exam in your area of expertise, thus allowing you to become licensed as a nurse practitioner or another type of APRN in Montana. Request information from the programs that interest you to learn more.

Online Nurse Practitioner Programs Offered in Montana

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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Montana State University

Programs Offered: MN - Family Nurse Practitioner, MN - Clinical Nurse Leader

P.O. Box 173560
Bozeman, MT 59717-3560
(406) 994-3783