Nurse Practitioner School in California - CA

By Susan Maphis, allied health world contributing writer
Published: December, 6 2010

In the state of California, nurse practitioners play a vital role as members of the allied health team of professionals. They serve to bridge the gap between registered nurse and physician, as nurse practitioners handle all the duties associated with registered nurses along with some of the duties and responsibilities most often associated with physicians. According to the California Association for Nurse Practitioners, there are 10,000 NPs currently practicing in the state. Nurse practitioners in California must have advanced training and education, so those who wish to become certified must attend formal programs through state-approved schools.

There are 23 schools in California that offer nurse practitioner education at the graduate level. Most of these schools require a bachelor degree in nursing or another health-related field as a prerequisite for admission, as well as a current California-issued RN license. After completing studies to earn a master of science in nursing, many schools offer separate certificates for nurse practitioners, educating them in one of the specialty areas of practice. These areas include Acute Care (ACNP), Adult (ANP), Family (FNP), Gerontology (GNP), Neonatal (NNP), Occupational Health (PHMP), Oncology (ONP), Pediatric (PNP), Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMHNP), and Women’s Health (WHCNP).

Nurse Practitioner Schools in California

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University of Phoenix

[Campus]

Locations:

• Bakersfield
• Diamond Bar
• Elk Grove
• Fairfield
• Gardena
• Los Angeles
• Lancaster
• Lathrop
• Livermore
• Salida
• Murrieta
• Oakland
• Ontario
• Palm Desert
• Pasadena
• Rancho Cordova
• Roseville
• San Francisco
• Woodland Hills
• Sacramento
• Costa Mesa
• San Jose
• Fresno

Programs:

• MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
• MS in Nursing (RN Required)
• BS in Nursing (RN Required)

Quick Summary: At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

Carrington College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Reno

Programs:

• Registered Nursing

Quick Summary:

Ready for a rewarding career in healthcare? Carrington College™ can help.

West Coast University

[Campus]

Locations:

• Anaheim

Programs:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• LVN to BSN
• RN to BSN

Quick Summary: West Coast University can help prepare you for a rewarding health care career.

California College San Diego

[Campus]

Locations:

• National City
• San Marcos
• San Diego

Programs:

• Bachelor of Science Completion in Nursing (Online)
• Master of Science in Nursing Education (Online)
• Bachelor of Science Completion in Nursing Administration

Quick Summary: California College San Diego (CCSD) offers degree programs in Medical Specialties, Respiratory Therapy, Healthcare Administration, Business Management and Accounting, Computer Technology and Networking, Computer Programming, and Computer Science. Online programs are offered by our affiliated college, Stevens-Henager College, Salt Lake City/Murray.

Charter College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Canyon Country

Programs:

• Diploma - Vocational Nursing

Quick Summary:

You can prepare for a new career with help from Charter College.