Nurse Practitioner Programs in Nebraska

The majority of nurse practitioners in Nebraska hold master's or doctoral degrees. In fact, it is becoming standard practice to regulate that all nurse practitioners graduate from a masters in nursing program with a nurse practitioner specialization or receive a post master's certificate in their desired area of practice. In Nebraska it is also required that all APRN-NP's hold a current RN license and pass a national certification exam in their specialty. Graduates of any of the programs listed below are eligible to sit for the national certification exam in their appropriate area of study. After passing the exam, you may apply for licensure to practice as a nurse practitioner in Nebraska.

Online nurse practitioner programs in Nebraska have become increasingly popular due to the convenience and flexibility they offer to working registered nurses. Most programs take from eighteen to twenty four months to complete depending upon specific tracks or specializations. Many nurses choose to specialize in a specific area such as family medicine, women's health, pediatrics, emergency medicine, geriatric care, or some other concentration. Another option is to pursue another APRN specialty entirely, such as clinical nurse leader, nurse midwife, or nurse anesthetist. Regardless of which direction you decide to take your career, all programs will have a clinical practicum component. Generally this can be set up to be completed at a facility close to your home or current place of work.

The demand for nurse practitioners in Nebraska is high and this means excellent opportunities exist even in an uncertain economy. According to a 2007 salary survey for nurse practitioners, NP's in Nebraska made an average of $77,168 per year. Salary is often variable and dependent upon factors such as area of specialization, place of practice, location, and experience. Explore the accredited nurse practitioner programs below. You may also be interested in learning more about other MSN programs in Nebraska.

Nurse Practitioner Programs Offered in Nebraska

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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Philadelphia University - Distance Education

Programs Offered: MS Completion Program - Midwifery, MS in Disaster Medicine and Management, MS - Midwifery.

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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 Nebraska Offering Nurse Practitioner Programs

Creighton University

Programs Offered: MSN - Nurse Practitioner: tracks include (Family NP, Adult Care, Adult Acute Care, Neonatal, Pediatric Acute Care, and Adult Behavioral Health). Also offers MSN-Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Nurse Leader, and Clinical Systems Administration

2500 California Plaza Omaha, NE 68178, PH: 402-280-2000

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Programs Offered: MSN - (Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP/Psychiatric Dual Track, Acute Care Nursing, Oncology Nursing, Gerontological and Geropsychiatric Nursing, Health Systems Nurse Specialist, Psychiatric and Mental Health, and Women's and Children's Health Nursing.

Campuses located in Omaha, Kearney, Scottsbluff, and Lincoln, NE. PH: (800) 626-8431