Nurse Practitioner

 

Career Description

Nurse practitioners are registered nurses who provide patient health services to maintain health, prevent illness or treat acute or chronic health problems. Nurse practitioners are specialized by patient category rather than clinical setting.

Academic Requirements

A licensed registered nurse may or may not need hands-on experience to be accepted into a nurse practitioner educational program. Those accepted usually will receive a master’s or equivalent degree upon completion.

Schools

Missouri State University (Springfield)
877/728-0001

Southeast Missouri State University (Cape Girardeau)
573/651-2000

University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg)
877/729-8266

University of Missouri-Columbia
573/882-0277

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Professional Associations

National
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
American Nurses Association
Discover Nursing
National League for Nursing

State
Missouri Nursing Coalition
Missouri Professional And Practical Nursing Student Loan Program
Missouri State Board of Nursing

Additional Information

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