Professional.  Personalized.  Caring.  Become a Nurse Practitioner

There’s never been a better time to explore a career as a Nurse Practitioner. Growing demand for high-quality health care makes a Nurse Practitioner a smart choice for many Arizonans.

To become a Nurse Practitioner, you must:

  • Obtain a license as a Registered Nurse
  • Obtain a graduate degree (Master’s degree or obtain a Doctor in Nursing Practice) from an accredited program.
  • By 2015, all NP programs will be doctorate level programs
  • Pass a national board certifying examination in your area of practice
  • Submit documentation of all the above to the State Board of Nursing

Click here for NP programs in Arizona.