Advance Practice Nursing Designations

As some of the top-paying nursing designations, Advance Practice Registered Nurses can all be called Nurse Practitioners, yet each type of APRN has a distinct role in the medical world. As the nursing profession evolves, the ability of an APRN to practice more specialized medicine is growing. Many states allow APRNs to practice without the supervision of a physician, while several more are currently considering allowing APRNs to practice medicine autonomously.

Advance Practice Nurses are encouraged to obtain a graduate-level education, such as a Master of Science in Nursing degree either through a campus-based or online nursing program. As of 2015, educational guidelines for APRNs are expected to require a MSN, through the recommendation of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

Earn Your Nursing Degree Online

Explore these accredited online nursing degree programs below and request free no obligation information from any that interest you.

We recommend getting information from several schools so you can compare the programs, costs, time commitments and financial aid options.

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Associate Degree in Nursing Program

The Chamberlain College of Nursing allows students currently working in the healthcare field to earn their degree without disrupting their work schedule or family life.

University of Phoenix Nursing

RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Health Care Administration (Associate's)

AA in Health Care Administration - Pharmacy Practice

AA in Health Care Administration - Medical Records

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

Kaplan University Online

RN to BS in Nursing Completion Degree

Medical Assisting (Associate's)

Kaplan University's degree program offers an accredited, online RN to BSN degree completion program that centers around health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, information and health care technologies, ethics, human diversity, management theory, and health care system and policies.