Advanced Practice Nursing (or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner)
Job Summary
APRNs are registered nurses with advanced clinical training who provide primary or specialty healthcare services, including diagnosing and treating medical conditions, prescribing medications, and educating patients.
Required Education / Training Summary
People starting in this career usually have:
- Master's degree
- No work experience
- No on-the-job training
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| Occupation | Program Name | Institution | Certificate Earned | Per Student Program Cost | Program Length | Time of Day | Instructional Hours / Credits | Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? | Modality | Location | Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs | Notes/Description | Website | Contact Info |
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| Advanced Practice Nursing | Graduate Certificate in Adult/Gerontology Acute Care for Clinical Nurse Specialists | Rhode Island College | $9,648.00 | Days/ Evenings | 18 credits | Providence, RI | MSN prepared registered nurses | The Certificate of Graduate Studies (C.G.S.) in adult/gerontology acute care for clinical nurse specialists is an 18-credit certificate program designed for those who already hold a master’s degree in nursing and wish to expand upon their current role as a clinical nurse specialist. | https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/zvart-onanian-school-nursing/n… | dservello@ric.edu | ||||
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Graduate Certificate in Adult/Gerontology Acute Care for Nurse Practitioners | Rhode Island College | $9,648.00 | Days/ Evenings | 18 credits | Providence, RI | MSN prepared registered nurses | The Certificate of Graduate Studies (C.G.S.) in adult/gerontology acute care for nurse practitioners is an 18-credit certificate program designed for those who already hold a master’s degree in nursing and wish to expand upon their current role as a nurse practitioner. | https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/zvart-onanian-school-nursing/n… | dservello@ric.edu | ||||
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Master of Science Nursing (MSN) | Rhode Island College | $22,512.00 | 2 years | Days/ Evenings | Yes | in-person/online | Providence, RI | Bachelor's degree in nursing, 3.0 Undergraduate GPA, Eligibility for RN licensure, | The following areas of study are available through the School of Nursing's MSN program: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care CNS or NP; Population/Public Health | https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/zvart-onanian-school-nursing/n… | dservello@ric.edu | ||
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Master of Science (MS) Family Nurse Practitioner | New England Institute of Technology | $23,760 | 24 months | 66 Quarter Credits; 44 Semester Credits | 750 Clinical Practicum Hours | Hybrid/Online – All courses are offered online with the exception of the Clinical immersion weekend, which is 3 days on-ground, halfway through the program. | East Greenwich, RI | The Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner) program at NEIT allows the Registered Nurse with an earned bachelor’s degree (BS) and an active, unencumbered license to continue their education and earn an MSN. | The Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner) program at NEIT allows the Registered Nurse with an earned bachelor’s degree (BS) and an active, unencumbered license to continue their education and earn an MSN. The master’s-prepared nurse advances the profession of nursing, improves the quality of patient care, and contributes to the community’s well-being. Reasons for pursuing the MSN degree vary. Students who decide to pursue an MSN may be ready to assume a more professional responsibility as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). Family Nurse Practitioners serve as the primary health care providers in many settings. The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver nursing care throughout the lifespan, including diverse and under-served areas. This program will prepare students with the academic knowledge and clinical skills to be a leader in health promotion, disease prevention, assessment, and management of common acute and chronic illnesses across the health continuum. Upon completion of this program, graduates from the FNP program are eligible to take the Family Nurse Practitioner certification exam given by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Applicants for admission to the MSN program at NEIT with a BSN must have: • BS in Nursing from an accredited baccalaureate degree nursing program with an overall minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 • An active, unencumbered United States license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN). • 1 year of clinical experience as an RN within the past 2 years preferred. • BS-level Statistics (“B” or better). Applicants for admission to the MSN program at NEIT with an RN license and a non-nursing bachelor’s degree in science must have: • BS in Science (non-nursing) with an overall minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. • An active, unencumbered United States license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN). • 1 year of clinical experience as an RN within the past 2 years preferred. • BS-level Statistics (“B” or better) • BS level Health or Physical Assessment (“B” or better) • BS-level Pathophysiology (“B” or better) • BS-level Nursing Research (“B” or better) MSN Program Coordinator: Dr Dianne Black Stanton; dblack@neit.edu Department Chair, Director of Nursing: Dr. Elizabeth Raposa; eraposa@neit.edu NEIT Admissions Department: neitadmission@neit.edu, 1-800-736-7744 |
https://www.neit.edu/academics/graduate-degrees/nursing-ms#main | MSN Program Coordinator: Dr Dianne Black Stanton; dblack@neit.edu | ||
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) (MSN to DNP) | Rhode Island College | $20,160.00 | 3 years | - | 36 credits | Y? | Hybrid | Providence, RI | Current unrestricted registered nurse licensure in the state of intended practice. An M.S.N. degree or a B.S.N. and master's degree in a related field. | This Master's-to-DNP program is designed for students who hold a B.S.N. and M.S.N. or a master's degree in a related field (ex., M.P.H., M.H.A., etc.). Building on their skills and experience, the DNP program prepares graduates to effectively translate scientific research into practice, contribute new knowledge to current practice and advance the health-care profession. Graduates of the program are prepared to serve in clinical and administrative leadership positions at every level. | https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/zvart-onanian-school-nursing/n…, https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/zvart-onanian-school-nursing/n… | kmisto@ric.edu | |
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Master of Science (MS) Family Nurse Practitioner | Salve Regina University | $35,328.00 | 2 years 4 months | Days/ Evenings | 48 credits | Y, 750 hours | online | Remote | Current RN license in good standing; 3.0 GPA | Upon graduation, students will join other nursing professionals who advocate daily for the well being of individuals, families and the communities in which they live. Leads to Family Nurse Practitioner license. | https://salve.edu/graduate-and-professional-studies/nursing-ms | ||
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Salve Regina University | $63,720.00 | 20 months | flexible | 30 credits | Y, 500 hours | online | Remote | Master's degree in nursing, minimum 3.0 GPA, RN license, or APRN license | This is a fully online DNP program provides education in evidence-based practice, quality improvement and systems thinking, preparing graduates for leadership roles as advanced practice nurses, managers of quality initiatives, executives in health care organizations, directors of clinical programs and faculty responsible for clinical program delivery and teaching. | https://salve.edu/graduate-and-professional-studies/dnp-nursing | ||
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Post-Master's Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner | Salve Regina University | $780 per credit for non-partner, totaling $28,080 for courses plus $1,000 onetime nursing program fee. | 24 months | 36 credits | Y, 750 hour | Online Interactive and Colloquiums | Newport, RI | Master Degree in Nursing, minimum 3.0 GPA, RN license | https://salve.edu/graduate-and-professional-studies | sharon.stager@salve.edu | |||
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Master of Science (MS) Family Nurse Practitioner | University of Rhode Island | $51,877.00 | 1.5-2.5 years | Days/ evenings | 40+ credits | Y | in-person | Providence, RI | https://web.uri.edu/nursing/academics/master-of-science-degree/family-n… | dcoppa@uri.edu | |||
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Master of Science Nursing (MSN) | University of Rhode Island | $28,908.00 | 1.5 years | Days/ Evenings | 42-49 credits | Y | in-person/ online | Kingston, RI | RN license and Bachelor's in Nursing from an accredited program; minimum 3.0 GPA | There are options for Adult Gerontology/ Primary Care Nurse Practitioner; Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialties | https://web.uri.edu/nursing/academics/master-of-science-degree/ | nurse@uri.edu | |
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Post-Masters Nursing Certificate | University of Rhode Island | - | 1-2 years | Days/ Evenings | Y | Providence, RI | Nurses with Master's Degree | Designed for nurses who already have a master's degree, this program offers advanced education in one of four concentrations, preparing students for leadership roles in primary health care, acute and critical care settings, and as educators of nursing care. | https://www.uri.edu/programs/program/nursing-post-masters-certificate/ | nurse@uri.edu | |||
| Advanced Practice Nursing | Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | University of Rhode Island | $50,574.00 | 3 years | Day | 42 credits | Y, 500 clinical hr practicum | in-person/ online | Kingston, RI | Master's degree in nursing, completion of 300- 500 level statistics course, master's level intro to research course, and a master's level nursing theory course. | The DNP program prepares clinicians capable of translating scientific findings, evaluating outcomes and programs, producing clinical scholarship, and transforming health care systems and policies. Specializations (Post-bachelor’s DNP): Family Nurse Practitioner; Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist Specializations (Post-master’s DNP): Advanced Practice Concentration |
https://www.uri.edu/programs/program/doctor-nursing-practice/ | gradnursing@etal.uri.edu |