Nurse Practitioner (NP) Programs in Wisconsin
Nurse practitioners in Wisconsin must hold a current professional nursing license from Wisconsin or a compact state as well as a master's degree and certification through a national certifying body in specialty respective to the education received. Graduates of the programs found below are eligible to site for the national certification exams in their respective area of specialization.
Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) nurse practitioner programs are designed for the baccalaureate educated nurse interested in pursuing an advanced practice nursing role as a nurse practitioner. Students enhance themselves both personally and professionally while learning principles of clinical research and application to advanced practice as a nurse practitioner in their chosen specialization or concentration. Nurse practitioner programs take around two years to complete and often implement online course options to allow a more flexible option for completing their study. Online nurse practitioner programs in Wisconsin carry national accreditation as well as approval by the state board of education in the school's home state. Learn more about the application process and admissions requirements by contacting the schools below.
In an economy where people are losing their jobs left and right, nursing has held strong. Opportunities for nurse practitioners are great and income potential is also strong. The Advance for Nurse Practitioners 2007 Salary Survey reported that the average annual salary for nurse practitioners in Wisconsin was $79,784. Obviously, this number will vary significantly based on specialty, experience, facility, location and other factors. It does offer a picture of the earning potential higher education in advanced practice nursing can provide. Many nurse practitioner also report taking second jobs as nurse educators, which assists in alleviating the nursing faculty shortage in wisconsin and also offers an additional part-time income for those nurse practitioner that choose to do so. Becoming a nurse practitioner can be an exciting, challenging and rewarding career decision. Learn about the other master's in nursing programs in Wisconsin.
Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Practice Nursing Online Programs in Wisconsin
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)
- Click Here for information about Rush University College of Nursing Online Nurse Practitioner programs.
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)
- Click Here to request free information about the University of Missouri - Kansas City nursing programs.
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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Schools Based in Wisconsin Offering Nurse Practitioner Programs
Marquette University
The programs are CCNE accredited.
Programs Offered: MSN - ( acute care nurse practitioner; adults np or cns, older adult np or cns, pediatric np or cns, pediatric acute care np, nurse-midwifery, health care systems leadership and Clinical Nurse Leader)
- Click Here for information about Marquette's Nurse Practitioner and other APN programs.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The programs are CCNE accredited.
Programs Offered: MS - (Clinical Nurse Specialist, Family Nurse Practitioner), MS/MBA, online DNP, PhD
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Concordia University
The programs are CCNE accredited.
Programs Offered: MSN - (Family Nurse Practitioner, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner), MSN - Nurse Educator. DNP
- Concordia University Wisconsin, 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI 53097, PH: 888-628-9472
Marian University - School of Nursing
The programs are CCNE accredited.
Programs Offered: MSN - (Nurse Educator and Adult Nurse Practitioner)
- Marian University , 45 S. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI 54935-4699, PH: 1-800-2-MARIAN
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Department of Nursing
Programs Offered: MSN - ( Educator, Nurse Administrator, Adult NP, Family NP, Medical Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist)
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - Department of Nursing, Nursing Rm 101, 105 Garfield Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004, PH: 715-836-5287
University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Nursing
The programs are CCNE accredited.
Programs Offered: DNP - (clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, nurse midwifery, and nurse anesthetist)
- University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792-2455, PH: 608-263-5200
The University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh
The programs are CCNE accredited.
Programs Offered: MSN - (FNP, CNL, Nurse Educator), DNP
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The University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901, PH: 920-424-2121
Viterbo University
The programs are CCNE accredited.
Programs Offered: MSN - (Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner , Nurse Educator.), DNP (In Development)
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Viterbo University, 900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601, PH: 608-796-3000
