Nurse Practitioner Schools
Nurse Practitioner Master’s Programs in Missouri
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 Missouri
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 Missouri school’s NP program is at University of Missouri – Sinclair School of Nursing.
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 Missouri school’s online NP program is at University of Missouri.
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 Missouri 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 Missouri?
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 Missouri Board of Nursing to find out more about how Missouri 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.
Missouri Nurse Practitioner Prerequisites
As in most states, nurse practitioners in Missouri 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.
Missouri Nurse Practitioner Resources
Online Nurse Practitioner Master’s Programs in Missouri
Southeast Missouri State University
- One University Plaza, Ms 7895 Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Master’s Programs: FNP, Nurse Educator
(573) 651-4900
Sinclair School of Nursing
- S235 School Of Nursing Columbia, MO 65211
Master’s Programs: Nurse Educator, Nursing Administration, Psychiatric & Mental Health NP, Public Health Nursing
(573) 882-0277
Graceland University
- 1401 W. Truman Road Independence, MO 64050
Master’s Programs: FNP, Nurse Educator
(816) 833-0524
University of Missouri-Kansas City
- 2464 Charlotte St. Kansas City, MO 64108
Master’s Programs: Neonatal NP, Nurse Educator, Psychiatric & Mental Health NP
(816) 235-1700
Cox College
- 1423 N. Jefferson Ave. Springfield, MO 65802
Master’s Programs: FNP, Nurse Educator
(866) 898-5355
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College
- 4483 Duncan Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110
Master’s Programs: Adult & Gerontology NP, CRNA, Nurse Educator, Nursing Administration
(314) 454-7055
Maryville University-St. Louis
- 650 Maryville University Drive St. Louis, MO 63141
Master’s Programs: Adult & Gerontology NP
(314) 529-9300
St Louis University
- 221 N. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103
Master’s Programs: Adult & Gerontology NP, FNP, Nurse Educator, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric & Mental Health NP
1(800)758-3678
University of Missouri-St. Louis
- One University Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63121
Master’s Programs: Adult & Gerontology NP, FNP, Nurse Educator, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health NP
314-516-6066