Advanced Practice Nurse Programs in Tennessee

The Tennessee Board of Nursing defines an advanced practice nurse (APN) as a registered nurse with a current registered nursing license, a master's degree or higher in a specialized area of nursing and national certification as a nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, nurse midwife, or clinical nurse specialist. There are numerous advanced practice nursing master's programs available in the state of Tennessee and choosing one can be a difficult endeavor. Online and campus based nurse practitioner and related advanced practice nursing programs offered in the state of Tennessee are listed below along with accreditation and contact information.

Research master's nursing programs that meet your strengths and goals. Learn about the faculty and strengths of the programs to see if they match yours. Online formats provide students with flexibility and convenience that campus based programs can't always do. Coursework and clinical requirements are nearly identical, if not identical to those of campus based programs. Clinical sites are arranged in the student's local community or region. Graduates of the online and campus based advanced practice programs listed below are eligible to sit for the respective national certification exams.

The Tennessee Center for Nursing 2008 Registered Nurse Workforce in Tennessee Informational Brief reported that only 9.5% of nurses in Tennessee held a master's degree. Career opportunities for master's educated nurses are projected to flourish. Pursuing a nurse practitioner or related advanced practice program can help create numerous career opportunities in advanced practice nursing. In addition to providing efficient and cost-effective health care to patients in Tennessee, earnings for nurse practitioners in Tennessee are some of the highest of all working nurses in the state of Tennessee. As of April, 2009, Indeed.com reports that the average annual salary for nurse practitioners in Tennessee is $81,000. Learn more about the NP and related APN programs in Tennessee. You may also like to learn more about the Master's Nursing programs offered in Tennessee.
(Source: Tennessee Center for Nursing, Indeed.com)

Nurse Practitioner and Related APN Online Programs Offered in Tennessee

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 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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Colleges & Universities Based in Tennessee Offering Nurse Practitioner Programs

Carson-Newman College

The nursing program are CCNE accredited

Programs Offered: BSN, RN to BSN, RN -MSN & MSN (Concentrations: FNP, Nurse Educator), Post-Master's Certificates in FNP and Nurse Educator

Carson-Newman College, 1646 Russell Avenue, Jefferson City, TN 37760, PH: 865-471-3425

Master of Science in Nursing Regents Online Degree Program

The nursing programs are NLNAC accredited.

Programs Offered: MSN (Concentrations: FNP, Nurse Educator, Nursing Informatics, Nursing Administration)

Campuses: East Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technical University, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee State University, Austin Peay State University, University of Memphis

Master of Science in Nursing Regents Online Degree Program, PH: 615-366-3932

Southern Adventist University

The nursing program are NLNAC accredited

Programs Offered: ASN, BSN, Accelerated RN -MSN, MSN (Concentrations: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator), MSN/MBA

Southern Adventist University - School of Nursing, 5010 University Drive, Collegedale, TN 37315, PH: 423-236-2961