Nurse Practitioner Programs
Take the next step in your nursing career in our MSN nurse practitioner specialty tracks
Next Start Date | September 2
Monday was my first official day as a Nurse Practitioner. I really look forward to learning and growing in my new role!
Christina O.
'20 Chamberlain MSN FNP graduate
Additional savings for Chamberlain Grads! Now save 20% off your MSN-NP Degree
Earning your MSN-NP is closer than you think, save 20% on tuition, for a total savings of over $5,900 – and, no application fees ever for alumni so you have nothing to lose, and everything to gain!
Tuition & Expenses
NP Program Costs
Chamberlain provides you with individualized support throughout your educational journey beginning with the admissions process. Your admissions representative will work with you to build a schedule that will work with your life and finances, whether that's one class or three. Check out the Net Price Calculator for an estimate of federal and institutional aid.
What types of financial assistance are available?
Receive up to 15% in tuition savings with our Become Extraordinary Grant, while funds are still available. See Scholarships & Grants to learn about eligibility and additional scholarship opportunities. View tuition and expenses information for the MSN Nurse Practitioner tracks.
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The Practicum Commitment ™ ensures that we’ll find one preceptor or site located within 100 miles and/or geographically accessible to achieve program outcomes
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New Practicum Commitment™
Dedicated support when you need it most
The Practicum Commitment™ is designed to ensure that you receive the essential practicum experiences needed on your path to completing your NP. To help prepare you for Nurse Practitioner practicum courses, you will be paired with our Experiential Learning Team who will provide resources throughout the process, including coaching sessions and tips on how to approach a potential site. We are committed to helping you successfully secure any needed practicum sites to complete your degree.
Our new Practicum Commitment™ is supporting you by:
- Comprehensive practicum readiness tools
- Streamlined contracting procedure for sites, preceptors, and Chamberlain
- Dedicated team of Academic Student Advisors, available for student assistance
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Online NP Program Q & A
To become a nurse practitioner, you need to hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, as well as a master’s or doctoral nursing degree. At Chamberlain, we offer a Master of Science in Nursing program that prepares you to sit for national NP board certification exams. Depending on your education level, our RN-BSN to MSN Online Option and Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner can also meet the nurse practitioner school requirements. We recommend that you visit your state professional licensing board website for details specific to your state.
As you consider advancing your nursing education, your first question is likely how long is nurse practitioner school? This will depend on if you enroll full or part time, what your education level is, as well as your specialty within your nurse practitioner schooling. At Chamberlain, you can complete our online nurse practitioner programs in less than three years if you hold a bachelor’s degree and are a registered nurse.
Before pursuing nurse practitioner schooling, you’ll need to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and become a registered nurse. You will then enroll in a nurse practitioner program, either at the master’s or doctoral level, or in some cases, certificate level. The final step to becoming a nurse practitioner is successfully passing a certification exam.
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If you hold the following … |
an associate degree or diploma |
a Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
a master’s degree in nursing or higher |
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Then you’ll want to consider the… |
RN-BSN to MSN Online Option (similar to RN to NP programs) |
MSN Family Nurse Practitioner track, MSN Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner track or MSN Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (similar to BSN to NP programs) |
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You can graduate in… |
Less than 4 years |
Less than 3 years |
Less than 2 years |
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And will earn… |
BSN & MSN degrees |
MSN degree |
Graduate Certificate |
We recommend that you visit your state professional licensing board website for details specific to your state.
The cost for NP school will depend on the specialty you choose. Any partner tuition rates, scholarships, and grants that you may qualify for can reduce your net cost. In addition, you may qualify for other financial aid such as loans. Chamberlain Admission representatives can help you identify all of your financing options, and refer you to an expert financial aid advisor to pursue your funding options to earn a MSN nurse practitioner degree . Request information to learn more.
Chamberlain offers an RN-BSN to MSN Online Option, which will get you from RN to NP. You’ll earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s in the program.
FNP vs. NP: What’s the Difference?
When becoming a nurse practitioner, one may choose to specialize in a particular field of nursing. Nurse practitioners may specialize and achieve certification in areas including adult-gerontology and family.
DNP vs. NP: What’s the Difference?
A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a terminal educational degree, while a nurse practitioner (NP) is a professional role and job title. Nurse practitioners can be prepared at the master’s level or earn a DNP degree. Read more on our blog.
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Join a proudly accredited institution for your nurse practitioner program
Chamberlain University accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.com an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Chamberlain University confers online degrees from its Main Campus in Addison, IL.
Practicum option availability varies by state/location. Chamberlain reserves the right to update information as it becomes available. For a complete list, and to learn more, check out our authorizations or view our approvals in your state.
