Nurse Practitioner Schools
Nurse Practitioner Master’s Programs in Colorado
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 Colorado
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 Colorado school's NP program is at University of Colorado Denver.
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.
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 Colorado 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 Colorado?
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 Colorado Board of Nursing to find out more about how Colorado 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.
Colorado Nurse Practitioner Prerequisites
As in most states, nurse practitioners in Colorado 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.
Colorado Nurse Practitioner Resources
Online Nurse Practitioner Master’s Programs in Colorado
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
- 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Master’s Programs: FNP, Nurse Educator
(719) 255-8227
University of Colorado Denver
- 1250 14th Street Denver, CO 80217
Master’s Programs: Adult & Gerontology CNS, Adult & Gerontology NP, FNP, Midwifery, Nursing Administration, Nursing Informatics, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric & Mental Health NP, Women's Health NP
(303) 556-2400
Regis University
- 3333 Regis Boulevard Denver, CO 80221
Master’s Programs: FNP, Neonatal NP, Nurse Educator, Nursing Administration
(800) 944-7667
Colorado Mesa University
- 1100 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501
Master’s Programs: FNP, Nurse Educator
(970) 248-1020