Education Pathways
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Registered Nurse (RN) and a Bachelor’s degree to apply to a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.
Career Description
Nurse Practitioners provide many of the same services as a doctor, including taking medical histories, prescribing medication, and diagnosing and treating chronic illness. Nurse Practitioners usually choose a specialty, including pediatrics, gerontology, gynecology, and psychiatry.
Work Settings
Physician’s Offices, Primary Care, Community Health Centers, Hospitals, Urgent Care, Private Practice, Surgery Centers
Four-Year Bachelor’s Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): Rivier University, Franklin Pierce University, Southern NH University, University of NH, New England College, Saint Anselm College, Colby-Sawyer College, Plymouth State University, Keene State College
Graduate Programs/Post Baccalaureate
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): University of NH
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Post-Master’s Certificate, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Practitioner Family (online): Rivier University
Read more about what’s involved in Nursing in “The Granite State PARTNERS Guide to Education and Careers in Nursing”