North Dakota Nurse Practitioner Programs

The North Dakota Board of nursing has specific requirements for initial advanced licensure (Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse), which include a possession of a current unencumbered North Dakota RN license or a compact state license, graduate degree with a nursing focus that is accredited by a national accrediting body, national nursing certification in an advanced nursing role appropriate to the graduate education completed and submit an application with a scope of practice statement. More detailed information can be found on the North Dakota State Board of Nursing website.

The purpose here is to present the schools offering nurse practitioner programs in the state of North Dakota that hold national accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). These programs can be found below along with their specific accreditation and contact information.

There are 3 universities based in North Dakota offering family nurse practitioner programs. Online nurse practitioner programs are available with some additional nurse practitioner specializations. Online formats do require practicums, which are often arranged with the assistance of a nursing school advisor and a clinical facility professional. Every effort is made to arrange for these practicums to be completed in the student's local region or community. In some cases, a student may be required to attend a weekend or few day session on campus. Courses are completed primarily online and interaction with students and faculty occur via web-cast, email, phone, teleconference or other medium. Online courses allow for flexibility of schedule and convenience while pursuing higher education, which means busy registered nurses can create a balance between coursework and the demands of work and family. You may find that one of the online nurse practitioner programs listed below is right for you.

The Advance for Nurse Practitioners 2007 Salary Survey found that the average annual salary for Nurse Practitioners in North Dakota was $78,181. Salary data can vary significantly by education, experience, facility, geographic location and other factors including that this number is from 2007. One of the best ways to learn about salary information for your local geography is to check the local job boards or listings in the paper. Nurse practitioners are in demand throughout North Dakota from the urban locations to the rural clinic setting and the pay should be quite good in either area. Many nurse practitioners also choose to apply their education and experience in the form of teaching at entry level nursing programs. This has become a popular second job and some nurse practitioners in other states have reported making as much as $20,000 in additional annual income by teaching part-time. Based on this information, this is a good time to take the first step. Find a nurse practitioner program below and request information to learn more about application and admissions requirements.

You may also want to read about additional master's in nursing programs in North Dakota.

Nurse Practitioner Online Programs Offered in North Dakota

University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services - Online and Campus Programs

University of Phoenix MSN online programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Select an area of interest below to request more information about the program.

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 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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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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Universities Based in North Dakota Offering Nurse Practitioner Programs

North Dakota State University

The North Dakota State University nursing programs are approved by the North Dakota State Board of Nursing and accredited by the CCNE.

Programs Offered: Pre-Licensure BSN , LPN-BSN, RN to BSN, MSN - (Tracks: Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Educator), DNP

North Dakota State University - Department of Nursing-Dept #2670, PO Box 6050 / 136 Sudro Hall, Fargo, ND 58108-6050, PH: 701-231-7772

University of Mary

The baccalaureate program is CCNE accredited and approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.

Programs Offered: BSN, LPN-BSN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN (Track: Nurse Administrator), MSN - (Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator, Family Nurse Practitioner) On-site and online options.

University of Mary, 7500 University Dr, Bismarck ND 58504, PH: 701-255-7500

University of North Dakota

The baccalaureate program is CCNE accredited and approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.

Programs Offered: BSN, Accelerated BSN, LPN-BSN, RN to BSN, RN to MS, MSN - (Specializations: Nurse Anesthesia, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Public/Community Health Nursing, Gerontology Nursing, and Nurse Education), Post Master's Certificates - (Specializations: Nurse Anesthesia, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing-CNS, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing-NP, Nurse Education)

University of North Dakota, Box 9025, Grand Forks ND 58202, PH: 701-777-4173