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

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

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 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)

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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

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)

Viterbo University, 900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601, PH: 608-796-3000