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Adult Health Programs
My Degree and What It’s Good For
For students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in order to advance from a registered nurse (RN) to a nurse practitioner (NP), they can generally complete the program in two years of full-time study. Adult health nurse practitioners focus on the relationships between their patients, their families, and their communities. They also work to educate their patients as well as coordinate health services that improve their overall health. This type of program usually requires students to take core courses, courses in theory, clinical coursework, and electives. Some courses students can expect to take include:
- Pharmacology in nursing practice
- Advanced physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Research methods
- Primary care of the middle aged and older adult
- Issues for nurse practitioners
- Mental health and aging
- Clinical work
This program will prepare students to assess and manage the changing health needs adults face and to be certified to practice as adult health nurse practitioners.
My Earning Potential
As reported by The Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurses earned an average salary of $69,110 per year in the U.S. in 2011. These numbers are based on reported wages for RNs with an undergraduate degree or lower. Though no specific data is provided for advanced practice nurses through the BLS, you can expect to earn a higher salary as your education and experience increase. The demand for advanced nurses also continues to grow, so more competitive salaries may be offered to fill those positions. Going into practice for yourself also allows you to have more control over your salary.
Online Practitioner Degrees in Adult Health
There are no Adult Health programs currently available.
Top Online Family Nurse Practitioner Degrees
Family nurse practitioners are advanced practiced registered nurses (RN) who work closely with pediatricians and other healthcare specialists to provide care for families. Typically, an FNP will have knowledge of pediatrics and neonatal nursing. To become an FNP, a master's degree in nursing is required. The following schools all offer Master of Science in nursing degrees through online accredited programs.
 MSN: Family Nursing |
Georgetown University . Georgetown University's online MSN: family nurse practitioner program propels licensed registered nurses (with a BSN) to their graduate degrees in 17-24 months. Students study through a combination of live online seminars and hands-on clinical opportunities (coordinated near students' homes), also gaining all the benefits of being a Georgetown student, including access to the university's prestigious alumni network. |
 MSN: Nurse Administration MSN: Nurse Education |
Kaplan University . The MSN program at Kaplan University is designed for family nurses seeking to grow their leadership skills within the healthcare field. Once a candidate has completed the program, he or she will be prepared to pursue positions in administration, faculty, or staff development. Students will be challenged in this program with courses ranging from organizational theory, health care finance, human resources, amongst others that them to meet the demands of healthcare management. |
 MSN: Women's Nursing MSN: Nurse Midwifery |
University of Cincinnati . The Adult Nursing, Nurse Midwifery, Nurse Administration, and Women's Health Nursing programs offered by the University of Cincinnati are excellent programs for an RN seeking to expand his or her career opportunities. These programs are designed to provide and challenging and stimulating classroom environment preparing students for a wide range of careers ranging from family nursing, adult care, and prominent leadership roles. |
 MSN: Nurse Education RN-MSN: Nurse Education |
Capella University . The MSN in Nurse Education from Capella University prepares family nurses to educate future generations of nurses in methods that have been proven highly successful. As the demand for nurses continues to grow, the demand for instructors to teach them will also grow. The MSN in Nurse Education Bridge program allows nurses with a Bachelor degree in a field other than nursing to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing. |
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 MS in Midwifery |
Philadelphia University . The MS program in Midwifery is a two-year distance education program designed for registered nurses (RN) and CM Pathway applicants. This program integrates components of theory and practices and includes four terms of clinical experience and two on-campus sessions. Following completion of the program, graduates can successfully take the American Midwifery Certification Board exam to earn the credential CNM or CM. |
 MSN: Adult Acute Care MSN: Clinical Nursing MSN: Nurse Leadership |
Drexel University . An MSN in Adult Acute Care at Drexel University helps prepare family nurse practitioners to manage patient populations in medical, surgical, and critical care. The |
 MSN: Nurse Education MSN: Nurse Leadership MSN/MBA: Nurse Leadership |
Grand Canyon University . A MSN in Nurse Education from Grand Canyon University prepares family nurses that want to teach the upcoming nurses to become highly effective educators. The school also offers a MSN in Nurse Leadership. This program teaches the fundamentals of how to work in hospital administration. The MSN/MBA in Leadership prepares family nurses to take their career to the next level and land more advanced positions in the healthcare environment. |
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