APRN - Nurse Practitioner Programs in Vermont

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner programs are most often offered as master's degrees or as post-master's certificate programs. There is one university based in Vermont offering nurse practitioner programs. The other options are online programs. Below you will find the nurse practitioner programs as well as related advanced practice registered nurse programs offered online and at the one university in Vermont.

To apply for endorsement as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Vermont you will need to have a current registered nurse license in Vermont or apply for one if you hold one from a different state and complete a program of study (Master's or post-master's certificate) in a specialty area of advanced practice nursing. Applying for national certification upon successful completion of a nurse practitioner program often has the same or similar requirements. Graduates of the advanced practice nursing programs below are eligible to sit for the national licensure exams in their respective specialty.

The nurse practitioner programs as well as the related advanced practice programs prepare registered nurses for advanced practice positions in a variety of health care settings including rural based clinics, metropolitan locations, hospitals and other health care systems. According to the Advance for Nurse Practitioners 2007 Salary Survey, the average annual salary for nurse practitioners in Vermont was $62,205. This number will vary depending on experience, facility, location and other factors. Other advanced specialty practice roles have the potential to earn significantly more. This does provide for a ball park figure and should offer some comfort that the education will be well worth the work and time.

You may also want to research additional Master's in Nursing Programs in Vermont.

Nurse Practitioner & Related APRN Online Programs Offered in Vermont

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

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 Vermont Offering Nurse Practitioner Programs

University of Vermont

NLNAC accredited Program

Program Offered: RN to BSN to MSN, MSN - (Concentrations: Advanced Practice Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Systems Management)

University of Vermont - School of Nursing, 216 Rowell Building, Burlington, VT 05401, PH: 802-656-3830