East Carolina University offers an online nurse practitioner program in North Carolina. The degree includes two different tracks for master's nursing students: the neonatal and psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (NP) concentrations. The full program comprises 43 credits, which full-time students can complete in five semesters. Part-time students may take seven semesters to graduate.
Courses cover advanced topics, such as pharmacology and physical assessment. The online NP program includes one on-campus component each semester: a two-day intensive experience. Distance learners must also fulfill 550 clinical hours onsite at healthcare facilities during three clinical practicum courses. Students can arrange their practicum experiences at a location convenient to them.
Campus: Greenville, North Carolina
Type: Public
Accreditation: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Tuition: $349/credit for North Carolina residents; $994/credit for non-residents
Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree in nursing with a minimum 2.7 GPA; current nursing license; one year of professional nursing experience; GRE or MAT scores; three recommendation letters; personal statement
Minimum Time Commitment: 21 months
On-Campus Requirements: Yes
Program: MSN - Neonatal or psychiatric-mental health NP
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