Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Practitioner

Become the Best Nurse You Can Be

With the recent shortage of primary care providers, nurse practitioners have become the preferred healthcare option for many patients.* In fact, nurses are increasingly tasked with responsibilities that were the exclusive domain of medical doctors. In certain situations, the depth of your education is the deciding factor in patient outcomes — which is why knowing what to do is as important as knowing how to do it.

To complement our online Master of Science in Nursing, Norwich University offers three focused and dedicated nurse practitioner tracks to help you add expertise to your education to become the best nurse you can be. Specialize your career and enhance your practice in one of three focus areas: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Nurse Practitioner Tracks

Family Nurse Practitioner

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Take Your Next Step

Connect with an advisor to discuss career outcomes, curriculum, and get your questions answered.

Take Your Next Step

Connect with an advisor to discuss career outcomes, curriculum, and get your questions answered.

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100% online coursework

Complete coursework 100% online

Four start dates throughout the year

Choose from four start dates throughout the year

No GRE/GMAT required

Apply with no GRE/GMAT required

Small classes capped at 15 students

Enjoy small classes capped at 15 students

Why Choose Norwich University for Your Nurse Practitioner MSN?

  • Flexible online platform allows you to continue working as you study
  • No entrance exam required
  • Learn from an experienced staff of doctoral-level faculty
  • For Nurse Practitioner tracks, receive 660 hours of clinical practice and experiential learning
  • Experience personal attention with classes capped at approximately 15 students
  • Study with a curriculum that’s carefully matched to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Master's Education

Accreditation & Recognition

New England Commission of Higher Education

Norwich University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The master's degree program in nursing and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Norwich University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Professional Licensure Disclosure

The Master of Science in Nursing, with specializations in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, is designed to prepare students for advanced practice. The requirements for professional licensure or certification vary by state. Norwich University has determined that the Norwich nursing program meets or does not meet the educational requirements for state licensure. Please review our Professional Licensure Disclosure.