Nurse Practitioner School in District of Columbia - Washington, DC

By K'Lee Banks, allied health world contributing writer
Published: January, 11 2011

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Healthcare professions are among the top career options in the country and nurses are especially in demand. Nurse practitioners (NPs), in particular, fulfill an important role in private practices and hospital settings. For over 40 years, beginning with a nationwide shortage of physicians in the mid 1960s, Nurse Practitioners have provided primary care to patients. Nurse Practitioners are registered nurses (RNs) with advanced graduate-level education and clinical training, which allows them to provide preventive and acute care services to patients of all ages.

Now is a great time to pursue a nurse practitioner education to prepare for a nursing career. Individuals who desire to attend school on campus will find five Nurse Practitioner Schools in Washington DC from which to choose to accommodate their needs. Nurse practitioner students may also choose from graduate nursing degrees in specialty areas, such as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP).

In addition to MSN degrees, nurse practitioner graduates must apply for licensure with the DC Department of Health. The certification exam also requires verification from the nursing graduate’s respective APRN Specialty Board. Nurse practitioner graduates should confirm with their own national certifying bodies relevant to their specializations to determine what to expect in the exam.