New Mexico Nurse Practitioner Programs

If you are interested in taking your nursing career to the next level by becoming a nurse practitioner in New Mexico, there are a number of program options available to you. When choosing a nurse practitioner program, there are a number of specialties to consider including, but not limited to family practice, pediatrics, women's health, and geriatric medicine, just to name a few. You may be interested in attending a program at a campus close by, but there are also a number of online alternatives to consider. Online NP programs have helped many nurses overcome the geographical challenges of getting to class and have provided a more flexible alternative to getting higher education. Generally most coursework can be completed online and clinical components can be arranged to take place at a health care facility near your residence or current place of employment.

In order to become licensed to practice as a nurse practitioner in New Mexico, the state board of nursing requires several things. First, you must be actively licensed as a registered nurse. Next, you are required to complete an accredited education program that focuses specifically on the preparation to become a NP. If initial licensure was obtained after January, 2001, the program must be of a master's degree level or higher. In addition, you must pass a national certifying exam in your specialty area and be certified by a national nursing organization. (Source: New Mexico State Board of Nursing)

Nurse practitioner salaries in New Mexico are dependent on a number of factors including experience, specialty, location, and employer. According to the 2007 Advance for Nurse Practitioners salary survey, the average NP salary in New Mexico is $89,580 per year. This ranks amongst the top ten highest paying states in the country.

Below you will find a number of accredited nurse practitioner programs to explore. Take some time to look through your options and contact the schools that interest you for more information. If you think that you may be interested in other master's level nursing programs besides those that focus solely on becoming a nursing practitioner, you may be interested in reading more about other available New Mexico master's in nursing programs.

Nurse Practitioner & Related APN Programs Offered Online in New Mexico

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 - (Specializations: Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family 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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Philadelphia University - Distance Education

The MSN-Midwifery programs are accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).

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 of Nursing Based in New Mexico Offering Nurse Practitioner Programs

University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. They offer online MSN - Family NP programs as well as a campus based programs in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Santa Teresa. Click on the program below to complete a no obligation information request form from University of Phoenix today.

University of New Mexico

Programs Offered: MSN - concentrations in community health, nursing administration, and nursing education (offered online). Advanced Practice Nursing - FNP, nurse-midwife, and acute care nurse practitioner.

College of Nursing
MSC09 5350
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

New Mexico State University

Programs Offered: MSN - Specializations include Community / Public Health CNS, Medical / Surgical CNS, Nursing Administration, Psychiatric / Mental Health NP / CNS

NM State University
MSC3185 Box 30001
Las Cruces, NM 88003-0001 575-646-3812