One of the most rewarding and felxible careers today is that of a nurse practitioner. In order to pursue a nurse practitioner degree, one should have either an associates or a bachelors degree in a related field. Below you will find a list of schools offering high-quality programs that can help you on your way to becoming a nurse practitioner.

MSN in Family Nursing MSN in Midwifery	Georgetown University — Georgetown University's online MS in nursing (MSN) programs in family nursing and midwifery follow the School of Nursing and Health Studies nursing model, which includes a mission of providing morally reflective healthcare scholars and leaders who strive to improve the wellbeing and health of all people with sensitivity to cultural differences and issues of justice.
MS in Nursing MSN/MHA Dual Degree MSN in Health Education MSN in Health Informatics	University of Phoenix — The University of Phoenix has a wide variety of MSN degree programs that equip the student with the experience and knowledge to excel in today's healthcare system. Programs include Nurse Practitioner, MBA/Healthcare Management, Master of Health Administration, and Healthcare Education.
MSN in Nurse Practitioner MSN in Nurse Informatics MSN in Nurse Education MSN in Nurse Leadership	Walden University — Students in the Walden University Master of Science Nurse Practitioner online program study advanced methods in the practice of nursing across a variety of healthcare environments. Registered nurses with bachelors in nursing are able to obtain their diploma in an accelerated format.
MSN in Clinical Nursing MSN in Family Nursing MSN in Women's Health More...	University of Cincinnati — Founded in 1889, the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing features three tracks to achieve the Master of Science Nursing degree: traditional, accelerated, and RN to MSN LINK program. The college offers numerous onsite and distance learning specialties, including clinical nursing, adult nursing, family nursing, women's health, and more.
MSN in Nurse Practitioners	Kaplan University — The Kaplan University MSN for Nurse Practitioners program prepares students to apply advanced methods in nursing in a dynamic healthcare environment. Courses include Advanced Nursing Roles, Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing, and Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in a Diverse Community.
MSN in Nurse Practitioner	South University — The South University Master of Science in Nursing program offers a Nurse Practitioner specialization which is designed for Registered Nurses who wish to advance their skills, manage their patients care, and make critical decisions using evidence-based information. The program is offered online.
MSN in Nurse Educator	Capella University — The Capella University MSN - Educator specialization is designed to train the future class of nurse educators. The curriculum features courses that provide advanced nursing methodologies along with the development, delivery, assessment, and review of nurse education programs.
MSN in Nurse Education MSN in Nurse Leadership MBA/MSN in Leadership	Grand Canyon University — The Grand Canyon University College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers a wide variety of Master's programs tailored to meet the students specific interests. Specializations include Education, Nurse Leadership, and Leadership in Health Care Systems.
MSN in Nursing Leadership MSN in Acute Care MSN in Psychiatric Health MSN in Clinical Trials	Drexel University — The Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions features several Master of Science in Nursing programs. They include programs in Adult Acute Care, Adult Psychiatric Care, Clinical Trials Research, and Leadership. The programs innovative curriculum is designed to meet local, national, and global health care needs.
MS in Nursing MSN in Case Management MSN in Infection Prevention MSN in Nurse Informatics MSN in Nurse Leadership	American Sentinel University — Students of American Sentinel University's online masters in nursing programs are able to finish their degrees after completing 21 undergrad credits plus 36 graduate credits. Degrees offered include the basic RN to MSN as well as several MSN specialties in case management, infection prevention and control, nurse informatics, and nurse leadership.
MSN in Health Systems Mgmt	Vanderbilt University — As one of the country's top educators, Vanderbilt University stands out from the rest with its renowned Masters of Science in Nursing: Health Systems Management degree, now available through an online course. This is well-respected program demands much from students, including work experience and a bachelor's as it builds upon their foundation in healthcare by taking a more in-depth look.
Doctor of Nursing Practice DNP in Adult Nurse DNP in Family Psych Nurse DNP in Gerontology Nurse DNP in Neonatal Nurse DNP in Pediatric Nurse	Brandman University — Brandman University is one of the nation's leading educators that provide Nurse Practitioner degrees because of its dedication to its students and graduates. These programs place students at the center of an ever-growing industry that is always looking for skilled individuals. These degree programs are designed for students who want to become a general Nurse Practitioners or specialize in the fields of Adult Health, Family Psychology, Gerontology, Neonatal, or Pediatrics.
MS in Nursing	Loyola University of New Orleans — Loyola University of New Orleans offers two online nursing degree programs, suitable for those wishing to become nurse practitioners: the MS in Nursing degree is an RN to MSN bridge; the MSN - healthcare systems management degree covers leadership and business development, preparing students for managerial nursing careers.
MSN in Clinical Leadership	Saint Xavier University — The MSN degree in clinical leadership offered through Saint Xavier's online program focuses on the areas of clinical expertise needed for students to become patient care leaders. The skills learned through this program will aid graduates in future careers in hospitals, doctors offices, rehab centers, and hospices.
RN to MSN for Nurse Practitioners MSN in Nurse Education MSN in Nurse Leadership	Gonzaga University — Founded in 1887, Gonzaga University offers an online MSN for Nurse Practitioners degree, a 36- to 47-credit program consisting of a Nursing Leadership Core, which features a theoretical curriculum, and a Nursing Practice Core, which puts theory into practice in real-world situations.
MS in Nursing	Benedictine University — Benedictine's online MSN degree program prepares the future healthcare educators, leaders, and administrators through a fast-paced training program. Because the coursework is taught online, students have the flexibility to balance home life and a full-time job with their learning experience.
MSN in Clinical Leadership MSN in Nurse Education MSN in Patient Care	Sacred Heart University — Sacred Heart University offers three MSN degrees for the aspiring nurse practitioner: clinical nurse leadership, nurse education, and patient care services. Whichever course of study that a student decides on, the curriculum is designed to prepare its graduates for all of the challenges that they will face in the day-to-day operations of the nursing profession.
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