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It takes 4 years including university.

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How would you become a nurse practitioner UK?

To become a nurse practitioner in the UK one would have to complete high school and college.


How long do online training courses take to become a licensed nurse practitioner?

"Becoming a Nurse Practitioner requires one to first earn thier Registered Nurse credentials. Depending on the educational background you have, this program could take 6 - 8 years."


What qualifications do you need to become a GP nurse?

what qualifications do you need to become a general practitioner


What are some great Nurse Practicioner Jobs?

"There's various types of Nurse Practitioner jobs including Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Rehabilitation Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, etc. These are all great nurse practitioner jobs, though the best is personal preference."


What kind of education does a family nurse practitioner have?

Family nurse practitioners have education starting from registered nurse and moving to advanced registered nurse. They must have a master degree in Registered nursing then a practical registered nurse before can become a nursing practitioner.


If you are a LPN what is the next step nurse you can become?

Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse (diploma), Registered Nurse with B.S. degree, Nurse Practitioner. All of these are nurses.


What type of degree do you need to be a nurse practitioner?

Typically, the minimum degree required as a nurse practitioner is a masters degree.Typically, the minimum degree required as a nurse practitioner is a masters degree.Typically, the minimum degree required as a nurse practitioner is a masters degree.Typically, the minimum degree required as a nurse practitioner is a masters degree.Typically, the minimum degree required as a nurse practitioner is a masters degree.Typically, the minimum degree required as a nurse practitioner is a masters degree.


What nurse practitioner do?

I see a nurse practitioner on a regular basis. A nurse practitioner is able to write out prescriptions to patients, and complete physical exams on patients.


How old you should be to be a nurse practitioner?

A nurse practitioner typically has a master's degree, and is at least 24 years old. The average nurse practitioner is significantly older.


Can a nurse practitioner function as a nurse if her job title and description is that of a nurse practitioner?

Yes the NP can; as the NP has a RN.


What is a related occupation to nurse practitioner?

The related occupation to a nurse practitioner is a physician's assistant.


What education is needed to become a nurse practioner?

A nurse practitioner education program is a graduate school level program and is the equivalent of a masters degree. In total 6 years (at least) of education to be a nurse practitioner. In Canada you must have a university degree in nursing in order to get into a nurse practitioner program as well as a number of years experience as a nurse. Once a nurse practitioner program is completed you must write an entrance exam to obtain your license. A regular nursing license does not include the competencies for a nurse practitioner so another exam must be written to test the higher level competencies and skills required of a nurse practitioner. As of 2015, Ceritification and/or Board Ceritication will be required.