Nurse Practitioner Programs in Nebraska

The majority of nurse practitioners in Nebraska hold master’s or doctoral degrees. In fact, it is becoming standard practice to regulate that all nurse practitioners graduate from a masters in nursing program with a nurse practitioner specialization or receive a post master’s certificate in their desired area of practice. In Nebraska it is also required that all APRN-NP’s hold a current RN license and pass a national certification exam in their specialty. Graduates of any of the programs listed below are eligible to sit for the national certification exam in their appropriate area of study. After passing the exam, you may apply for licensure to practice as a nurse practitioner in Nebraska.

Online nurse practitioner programs in Nebraska have become increasingly popular due to the convenience and flexibility they offer to working registered nurses. Most programs take from eighteen to twenty four months to complete depending upon specific tracks or specializations. Many nurses choose to specialize in a specific area such as family medicine, women’s health, pediatrics, emergency medicine, geriatric care, or some other concentration. Another option is to pursue another APRN specialty entirely, such as clinical nurse leader, nurse midwife, or nurse anesthetist. Regardless of which direction you decide to take your career, all programs will have a clinical practicum component. Generally this can be set up to be completed at a facility close to your home or current place of work.

The demand for nurse practitioners in Nebraska is high and this means excellent opportunities exist even in an uncertain economy.
According to a 2007 salary survey for nurse practitioners, NP’s in Nebraska made an average of $77,168 per year. Salary is often variable and dependent upon factors such as area of specialization, place of practice, location, and experience. Explore the accredited nurse practitioner programs below. You may also be interested in learning more about other MSN programs in Nebraska.

Nurse Practitioner Programs Offered in Nebraska

Schools Based in Nebraska Offering Nurse Practitioner Programs

Creighton University School of Nursing

Located in Omaha, NE, Creighton University School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The accelerated second degree BSN program is began over thirty years ago and is one of the oldest of its kind in the United States.

Programs Offered: BSN, Part-Time BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, Part-Time MSN, RN to MSN, MSN – (APRN Tracks: Adult Acute Care and Adult NP, Family Nurse NP, Neonatal NP, Acute Care Pediatric NP, Behavioral Health NP, Public/Global Health Nurse, CNS, CNL), Post-Master’s, DNP

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