So You Want to Be a Nurse Practitioner? Choose the Right Program

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Medscape Nurses

So You Want to Be a Nurse Practitioner? Choose the Right Program

Marie Napolitano, PhD, FNP, Tracy A. Klein, PhD, FNP

Oct 22, 2012

...Choosing an NP program can be daunting. Program features, such as degrees offered, curricula, and preceptor requirements, can vary considerably by school. The applicant should take the time and ask the right questions of NP programs and state boards of nursing before selecting and applying to a program. This article will identify the essential NP program offerings that should be explored and evaluated before completing the application.