Nurse Practitioner Schools
Nurse Practitioner Master’s Programs in Georgia
A Nurse Practitioner, or “NP” is a registered nurse who has successfully completed specific coursework in advanced nursing education, which typically results in earning a Master’s Degree—one of the main prerequisites of becoming a licensed Nurse Practitioner. As of 2010, there are about 135,000 practicing NPs.
Types of Nurse Practitioner Programs in Georgia
There are many types of programs for RNs to gain their NP education and certification. These include 2 year nurse practitioner programs, doctorate of Nurse practitioner program online and in traditional learning environments, Family nurse practitioner programs, and accelerated courses.
One example of a Georgia school’s NP program is at Medical College of Georgia.
Please see the Nurse Practitioner Resources section at the bottom of this article for more links to local NP programs.
Online Nurse Practitioner Programs
As with most other areas of the nursing profession, the demand for Nurse Practitioners is on the rise. This has, in turn, increased the demand for more convenient ways for working RNs to continue their education such as online (distance learning) programs.
One example of a Georgia school’s online NP program is at Emory University.
Please see the Nurse Practitioner Resources section at the bottom of this article for more links to local NP programs.
Nurse Practitioners are licensed by the state in which they practice, and also hold a national board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board.
What area of nursing do Nurse Practitioners in Georgia specialize in?
Nurse Practitioners are trained and certified in areas of specialization such as: Pediatric Acute/Chronic Care, Pediatric Oncology, Gerontology, Neonatology, Acute Care, Pediatric Critical Care, and general Pediatrics, Mental Health & Psychiatry, Oncology, Adult Health, Women’s Health, Occupational Health, and Emergency Medicine.
Who licenses nurse practitioners in the state of Georgia?
Since their primary focus is nursing expertise, nurse practitioners are typically licensed by the board of nursing in the state in which they practice. Visit the Georgia Board of Nursing to find out more about how Georgia licenses and recognizes nurse practitioners.
These specialized RNs also hold a national board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Georgia Nurse Practitioner Prerequisites
As in most states, nurse practitioners in Georgia are in most cases already registered nurses (RN’s). The nurse practitioner title usually comes with the completion of a masters in nursing program at any accredited school of nursing. The end result being a Masters in Science of Nursing degree (MSN) with specialization as a nurse practitioner.
Georgia Nurse Practitioner Resources
Online Nurse Practitioner Master’s Programs in Georgia
Albany State University
- 504 College Drive Albany, GA 31705
Master’s Programs: FNP, Nurse Educator, Nursing Administration
(229) 430-4600
Emory University
- 1520 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, GA 30322
Master’s Programs: Adult & Gerontology NP, Emergency Nursing, FNP, Midwifery, Nursing Administration, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Public Health Nursing, Women's Health NP
(404) 727-7980
Emory University
- 201 Dowman Drive Atlanta, GA 30322
Master’s Programs: Adult & Gerontology NP, Emergency Nursing, FNP, Midwifery, Nurse Educator, Nursing Administration, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Public Health Nursing, Women's Health NP
(404) 727-6123
Georgia State University
- 33 Gilmer St SE # 200 Atlanta, GA 30303
Master’s Programs: Adult & Gerontology NP, FNP, Nursing Administration, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric & Mental Health NP
(404) 413-2000
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University
- 3001 Mercer University Drive Atlanta, GA 30341
Master’s Programs: Adult & Gerontology CNS, FNP, Nurse Educator
(678) 547-6111
North Georgia College & State University
- 82 College Circle Dahlonega, GA 30597
Master’s Programs: FNP, Nurse Educator
(706) 864-1400
Brenau University
- 1866 Southern Lane Gainesville, GA 30033
Master’s Programs: FNP, Nurse Educator, Nursing Administration
(404) 679-4500
Georgia College & State University
- 231 W. Hancock St. Milledgeville, GA 31061
Master’s Programs: FNP
(478) 445-5004
Armstrong Atlantic State University
- 11935 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA 31419
Master’s Programs: Adult & Gerontology CNS, Adult & Gerontology NP, Nursing Administration
(912) 344-2576
Georgia Southern University
- 1332 Southern Drive Statesboro, GA 30458
Master’s Programs: Clinical Nurse Specialist, FNP, Public Health Nursing
(912) 478-4636
Valdosta State University
- 1500 N Patterson Valdosta, GA 31698
Master’s Programs: Adult & Gerontology NP, FNP, Psychiatric & Mental Health NP
(229) 333-5800