The University of California, San Francisco offers a master of science program with a specialty in acute care nurse practitioner that prepares graduates to work in settings such as the emergency room and surgery. The program includes training in the areas of critical care, cardiopulmonary care and emergency department/trauma care. Students learn pharmacology, interpretation of lab and chest X-rays and patient care management, among other topics. A post-master's certificate also is offered. Degree requirements include classroom and clinical work, with courses such as advanced health assessment, symptom assessment and management, and EKG practicum. Students must study full-time, as no part-time option is offered.
University of California, San Francisco
School of Nursing
2 Koret Way, #N-319X
UCSF Box 0602
San Francisco, CA 94143-0602
415-476-1435
nurseweb.ucsf.edu
Ball State University's master of science program offers tracks of study in adult nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner. For the adult nurse practitioner program, students must complete 43-49 hours, including courses in nursing theory, clinical role, pathophysiology and advanced clinical pharmacology. The family nurse practitioner track has similar course requirements, but this program's 50-56 hours of study also includes courses in primary care of children and primary care of women. A thesis is optional in both programs
Ball State University
2000 W. University Ave.
Muncie, IN 47306
765-289-1241
bsu.edu
Baylor University offers a 37-credit hour course of study in which students can earn a master of science in nursing degree with a major in neonatal nurse practitioner. Students must have two years of neonatal critical care nursing experience. Courses include development physiology of the fetus/newborn and advanced assessment and diagnostics of the newborn/infant, as well as a residency. Students must complete 675 clinical hours before graduation. Students may study full time or part-time.
Baylor University
Louise Herrington School of Nursing
3700 Worth St.
Dallas, TX 75246
214-820-3361
Baylor.edu