Typically, it is a master's degree.
You will first need a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). Then you can apply to the colleges and universities offering that program of study leading to a nurse practitioner.
That of a nurse practitioner.
If you are referring to a nurse practitioner, the minimum educational requirement is a master's degree in nursing. Thus, if you do not have an existing degree you will have to start with obtaining a bachelor's degree first.
A nurse practitioner must have either a master's or doctorate degree in nursing.
No, in order to become a APRN you need to have a degree in nursing and be licensed as an RN.
A nurse practitioner must have the minimum of the master's degree in nursing. This would take approximately two to three years post bachelor's degree.
It could be NP (typically a masters degree), or DNP (doctorate in nursing).
To be a Nurse practitioner you have to actually have a bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field. Your LPN experience or clinical hours will help you when it comes to fulfiling required clinical hours for NP program. You need to get your bachelor's because NP is considered a Master's program.
The minimum educational requirement for a nurse practitioner is a master's degree in nursing, however there are those who have a doctorate.
Typically, it is the minimum educational requirement for a nurse practitioner (NP). The degree requires a bachelor's degree in nursing to be admitted.
Just for entry into the program you'll first need a master's degree in nursing. On top of that, you're already covered on the requirement of being licensed to work as a nurse.
The minimum degree requirement for a nurse practitioner is a master's degree in nursing. Some nurse practitioners have a doctorate. The master's would take approximately two to three years to complete post bachelor's degree. The doctorate would take approximately four years to complete post bachelor's degree.