Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) are clinical experts who implement a holistic approach that emphasizes both care and cure. They apply cutting-edge science and manage the health needs of patients in primary care settings. The focus of the FNP program is to provide the academic knowledge and clinical skills necessary for health promotion, disease prevention, assessment, and management of common acute and chronic illnesses.

To maintain the integrity of our programs and ensure Nursing@Georgetown students benefit from carefully monitored clinical experiences designed to enhance their education and coursework, Georgetown University individually selects preceptors and clinical sites based upon each student's needs and location. Georgetown faculty members will make a concerted effort to identify a highly skilled preceptor in a facility that is convenient to your current location.

The Nurse Midwifery/Women's Health Nurse Practitioner program is for nurses who wish to care for the health and well-being of women. This area of nursing continues to grow. Nurse Midwives often specialize in prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care for women, but many also provide care for women throughout their lifespan. Becoming a Nurse Midwife takes focus and dedication, but the rewards are immeasurable each time you touch the lives of expecting mothers and share the experience of welcoming their babies into the world. Women's Health Nurse Practitioners can become leaders in a variety of settings and situations, including opportunities to fulfill roles as primary care providers for their female patients.

To maintain the integrity of our programs and ensure Nursing@Georgetown students benefit from carefully monitored clinical experiences designed to enhance their education and coursework, Georgetown University individually selects preceptors and clinical sites based upon each student's needs and location. Georgetown faculty members will make a concerted effort to identify a highly skilled preceptor in a facility that is convenient to your current location.

Prepare yourself to become an accomplished nurse educator. WGU's M.S. in Nursing?Education degree with RN to MSN option prepares you with bachelor's- and graduate-level coursework to earn your master's degree. The curriculum of this program incorporates mastery of the competencies established by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for nurse administrator certification, and focuses on 11 domains of study including: policy, organization, and financing, nursing education and science, nursing theory and practice, quantitative literacy, research fundamentals, and language and communication.

Completion of a capstone project and a 40-hour practicum in nursing management are also required. Total program: 151 Competency Units (credit equivalents) less any competency units waived through transfer of prior college credits.

Largely self-paced and flexible, this program is for RNs who have an associate's degree or nursing diploma, a current, unencumbered RN license, and wish to earn a master's degree to move into nursing education. WGU nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Make a significant contribution to the successful operation of your healthcare organization. WGU's Master's in Nursing Management prepares you to become a staff developer or health administrator in schools, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. The curriculum of this program incorporates mastery of the competencies established by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for nurse administrator certification, and focuses on 11 domains of study including policy, organization, and financing, role development, research, advanced nursing practices, and nurse education. Additionally, you must complete a capstone project and a 40-hour practicum requirement in nursing management. Total program: 37 Competency Units (credit equivalents).

Largely self-paced and flexible, this is the ideal program for RNs who have a bachelor's of science in nursing (BSN), a current, unencumbered RN license, and wish to move into nursing administration. Earning your Master's in Nursing Management degree from Western Governor's University can expand your career options within the nursing and education fields, and lead to added job security and better pay. WGU nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

WGU's Master's in Nursing Management with (RN to MSN) prepares you to become an effective operator of healthcare facilities. Through this program, you will complete your bachelor's degree coursework, earn your master's degree, and complete the exam necessary to earn the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Nurse Executive Certificate. The curriculum of this program focuses on 11 domains of study including: leadership and management, policy, organization, and financing, nursing education and science, nursing theory and practice, quantitative literacy, research fundamentals, and language and communication.

Completion of a capstone project and a 40-hour practicum in nursing management are also required. Total program: 151 Competency Units (credit equivalents) less any competency units waived through transfer of prior college credits.

Largely self-paced and flexible, this program is for RNs who have an associate's degree or nursing diploma, a current, unencumbered RN license, and wish to earn a master's degree to move into nursing administration. WGU nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

If you see yourself as the type of nurse who enjoys inspiring, mentoring, and motivating your peers, WGU's Master's in Nursing Education is meant for you. The M.S. in Nursing, Education specialization, prepares you to become a nurse educator in schools, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. This advanced program equips you with high-level knowledge and skills while incorporating best practices in policy, organization, and financing; role development; research; advanced nursing practices; and nurse education. To qualify and succeed in this specialized graduate degree program you must be an actively working registered nurse (RN) who holds a nursing bachelor's degree (BSN), already possesses healthcare experience, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to your studies. This is the ideal program for RNs with BSNs who desire to become effective nurse educators. Earning your Master's in Nursing Education degree from Western Governor's University will expand your career options within the nursing and education fields, and can mean added job security and better pay All WGU programs are CCNE accredited.

The online RN-BS Nursing program from Utica College accepts currently licensed Registered Nurses who want to advance their careers by earning a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Geared towards the working nurse professional, Utica's Online RN to BS Nursing program grants academic credit for work experience and/or national certification, allowing nurse professionals to complete their BS Nursing degree without interrupting their career.

The online RN to BSN program at Utica College is approved by the New York State Education Department and is a member of the League's Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs. Our RN-BSN program has enjoyed full accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. throughout its 25-year existence.

Offers a well-rounded curriculum in a format that allows busy registered nurses to earn their BS in Nursing degree by completing their upper-level core nursing courses in just 12 - 20 months (AACN-CCNE accredited). All clinical courses are mentored by local preceptors, which eliminates any travel and clinical testing. Get Started Today- No Waiting List! The Regis University (AACN-CCNE) accredited RN to MS in Nursing program via The College Network allows busy nurses to take the fast track to earning both their BSN and their MS in Nursing. Earn both degrees in dual progress at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional programs. Local clinicals and No Clinical Testing. Get Started Today- No Waiting List! This certificate program offered by Walden University prepares nurses for faculty positions in all types of undergraduate nursing programs, as well as for educator roles in diverse practice settings. Nurses can gain the knowledge to develop, plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs for nursing students and other individuals/groups needing health-related education. Nurses who complete this certificate program offered by Walden University will receive training that will help them prepare for, or enhance their current leadership positions in, complex health care systems. They can subsequently use their newfound knowledge and skills to make a difference in work force development, resource management, integration of technology, and the maintenance and improvement of quality care. This certificate program offered by Walden University prepares nurses to use information technology to enhance decision-making in various health care settings. The coursework blends nursing science with computer and information science and focuses on core concepts in nursing informatics, knowledge and information management, and effective project management. Nurses can gain the knowledge to integrate data and information to support decision-making processes that affect patients and practitioners.

Registered nurses with an associate's degree or nursing diploma may complete the Chamberlain Fast-Track RN to BSN Online Degree Completion Program (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), which allows them to complete their education in an environment designed for adult learners. This flexible online program allows registered nurses to advance their nursing careers by earning a BSN degree in as few as 3 semesters. The program combines the flexibility and ease of online learning with no on-site clinical requirements. Advantages include the convenience of scheduling, focus on core concepts applicable to professional settings, respect for previous work experience and interaction with peers who share similar professional experiences and values. Online RN to BSN students will participate in experiential learning projects within their course work. Generous transfer credit opportunities available. RN's with an unrestricted license can receive over 80 transfer hours towards their BSN degree.

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is not just a stepping-stone for RNs to earn more pay and get better jobs. Education can also play a critical role in patient safety, beneficial outcomes, and quality of care. Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the University of Saint Mary's online RN to BSN program offers registered nurses the opportunity to receive a quality education and earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while continuing to work.

The university's online RN to BSN emphasizes the five C's of caring: commitment, conscience, competence, compassion, and confidence. The nine-course program focuses on the importance of critical thinking and decision-making in the major areas of nursing: health assessment, nursing care plan development, intervention implementation, and outcome evaluation.

Students may graduate in as soon as 18 months and have the opportunity to complete a certificate in Health Care Management in conjunction with their BSN studies. With supportive faculty members, a respected curriculum, and competitive tuition rates, the University of Saint Mary's online RN to BSN degree program is the smart path to career advancement in nursing.

This online degree completion program provides current registered nurses who have a hospital diploma or associate degree in nursing with the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Changing job placements in health care organizations and evolving demands by diverse populations for superior health care delivery, and pending legislation in several states (NY, IA), are propelling the nursing industry to establish a bachelor's degree as minimum preparation to practice.

Walden's BSN curriculum has been designed by nursing experts and provides an in-depth understanding of evidence-based practices that can be applied on the job immediately. The program can be completed in as little as 18 months (time to completion depends on individual progress and credits transferred). With a Walden BSN degree, you can gain the skills and credentials you need to stay current in an evolving health care industry.

Inspire the next generation of nurses. Take your next influential step and earn a Master of Science in Nursing online degree from Chamberlain College of Nursing while you work ? online, on your time. With our MSN Executive Track, you can become a leader in the nursing community. Or choose our MSN Educator Track and teach the next generation of nurses. Either way, advance your career with a MSN degree from Chamberlain College of Nursing.

The Executive track builds the foundational skills essential to nurse leaders. Courses in the MSN Executive track include the foundations of organizational leadership, including managerial communication, organizational change, and decision-making. Students also complete a leadership practicum, allowing them to develop leadership skills.

The Educator track includes courses designed to prepare students to teach in an academic or clinical-practice setting. Courses in the MSN Educator track include educational foundations, instructional methods, program assessment and evaluation, and curriculum development.

Our master degree in nursing education RN to MSN program helps prepare you to work as a nursing educator in bachelor's and associate's programs, healthcare staff development, continuing education programs, or community education programs. Through the nursing education specific coursework, you'll learn how to create curricula, and plan, revise, implement and evaluate programs. The program also covers advanced nursing practice.

Nurse Educators are found in both the university setting and the practice setting. Nurse Educators prepare the current and future generation of nurses, or help educate the community on best practices or health concerns.

Reach the highest level of nursing practice and discover how to promote a more effective and efficient healthcare system. Walden University's Doctor of Nursing Practice gives you the credentials you need to assume a greater leadership role within a healthcare organization, and it can help you contribute to improved patient outcomes and healthcare delivery. You can build on your expertise to further patient care, gain the knowledge and skills needed to train the next generation of nurses, and translate theory into an advanced nursing practice that enhances the health of populations and communities.

With the American Association of Colleges of Nursing calling for advanced practice nurses to hold doctoral degrees by 2015,* earning your DNP can position you for advancement in your specialty. Assume greater practice and leadership roles in healthcare organizations, evaluate and apply research that contributes to better patient outcomes, and promote a more effective and efficient healthcare system.

*Source: Nursing World