Nurse Practitioner Programs in South Carolina
A master's nursing program in a nurse practitioner area of specialization is required to apply for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) nurse practitioner licensure in the state of South Carolina (after 1994). Nurse Midwifery and Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) have the same master's degree education requirement for licensure as an APRN. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) has become another educational pathway for nurse practitioners. There are master's entry and BS entry programs. Listed below are the nurse practitioner programs offered in South Carolina as well as the Nurse Midwifery and CNS programs.
The South Carolina Office of Research and Statistics - Health Care & Demographics Section conducted a survey of APRNs and their practice type in 2005. What they found was that the majority of advanced practice nurses were practicing as Nurse Anesthetists and Family Nurse Practitioners, 37% and 33% respectively. Adult Nurse Practitioners made up 7%, Pediatric NPs 5%, Acute Care NPs 4%, Women's Health NPs 2%, Clinical Nurse Specialists 3% and Nurse Midwifery 3%. Any area of advanced practice nursing looks to have significant opportunity for finding jobs after graduation and licensure, especially in the under served areas of South Carolina.
Specializing in advanced practice nursing is not a career limiting choice. there are a number of post-master certificate programs that allow advanced practice nurses to gain education and eligibility for certification in other advanced practice specializations. Some APRNs have selected to pursue nurse educator post graduate degree studies so they can work as faculty at the entry-level nursing programs in South Carolina. This has become a popular second job/part-time job for many APRNs across the country who want to earn additional income. The bottom line is that there are no definitive outcomes when pursuing higher education, only opportunities. Start researching the nurse practitioner programs and other advanced practice specializations listed below and offered in South Carolina.
Nurse Practitioner Online Programs Offered in South Carolina
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)
- Click Here to request free information from Brandman University School of Nursing and Health Professions.
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.
- Click Here for information about the Philadelphia University's Online Master's in Disaster Medicine & Management Program.
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Colleges & Universities Based in South Carolina Offering Nurse Practitioner Programs
Medical University of South Carolina
The nursing programs are CCNE accredited. The Undergraduate program is approved by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Board of Nursing.
Programs Offered: Accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN, MSN - (Concentrations: Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator, Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner), DNP, PhD, Post-Doctoral
- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, PH: 843-792-6683
Clemson University
The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Programs Offered: BSN, RN to BSN, MSN - (Concentrations: CNS - Child/adolescent nursing or Adult/gerontological nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Education, Nursing Administration)
- 309-H Edwards Hall, Clemson, SC 29634, PH: 864-656-1437
University of South Carolina
CCNE accredited programs
Programs Offered: BSN, RN to BSN, MSN - (Concentrations: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Clinical Specialist, Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Community/Public Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Dual Degree – MSN/MPH, Nursing Administration, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Specialist or Clinical Specialist), DNP, PhD
- 1400 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29201, PH: 803-777-3861
