Nurse Practitioner Schools
Nurse Practitioner Master’s Programs in Indiana
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 Indiana
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 Indiana school's NP program is at University of Indianapolis.
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 Indiana school's online NP program is at Indiana State 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 Indiana 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 Indiana?
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 Indiana Board of Nursing to find out more about how Indiana 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.
Indiana Nurse Practitioner Prerequisites
As in most states, nurse practitioners in Indiana 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.
Indiana Nurse Practitioner Resources
Online Nurse Practitioner Master’s Programs in Indiana
University of St. Francis
- 2701 Spring Street Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Master’s Programs: FNP
(260) 399-7999
Goshen College
- 1700 South Main Street Goshen, IN 46526
Master’s Programs: FNP
(800) 348-7422
Purdue University-Calumet
- 2200 169th Street Hammond, IN 46323
Master’s Programs: Adult & Gerontology CNS, FNP, Nursing Administration
(219) 989-2400
Indiana University-Purdue University
- 420 University Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46202
Master’s Programs: Adult & Gerontology CNS, Adult & Gerontology NP, FNP, MSN-MBA Dual Degree, Nurse Educator, Nursing Administration, Pediatric CNS, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric & Mental Health NP, Women's Health NP
(317) 274-5555
University of Indianapolis
- 1400 East Hanna Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46227
Master’s Programs: Adult & Gerontology NP, FNP, Midwifery, Neonatal NP, Nurse Educator, Nursing Administration, Parish Nursing, Women's Health NP
(317) 788-3368
Ball State University
- 2000 W. University Ave. Muncie, IN 47306
Master’s Programs: Adult & Gerontology NP, FNP, Nurse Educator, Nursing Administration
1(765)289-1241
Indiana University
- 4201 Grant Line Rd. New Albany, IN 47150
Master’s Programs: Adult & Gerontology CNS, Adult & Gerontology NP, FNP, Nurse Educator, Nursing Administration, Pediatric CNS, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric & Mental Health NP
(812) 941-2333
Purdue University
- 504 Northwestern Avenue West Lafayette, IN 47907
Master’s Programs: Adult & Gerontology NP, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
(765) 494-4636