Alaska FNP Programs
We do not currently have any FNP programs in our directory for Alaska. You may consider an Online FNP program, or another Masters in Nursing program.
Alaska is part of the Nursing Licensure Compact. Nursing Licensure and prescriptive authority can be obtained through Alaska's State Board of Nursing. License renewals occur every two years, depending on the type of degree the nurse holds. A master's degree is required to obtain a certified nurse practitioner license.
George Mason University offers an Online MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner concentration. The program is CCNE accredited and prepares you to sit for exams from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Regis College offers multiple online Master of Science in Nursing programs from five specialties, including Pediatric NP, Family NP, Psychiatric Mental Health NP, Women’s Health NP or Adult-Geriatric NP. ACEN Accredited. Regis College also offers an Online DNP program.
Nursing Certification and Licensing
Graduates from the UAA MS Clinical programs can opt to complete certifications after graduation.
FNP graduates may take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). PMH-NP graduates may take the ANCC psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner-family certification. Alaska is a Full Practice Act state for NPs, meaning NPs are able to perform independently from physicians in regards to patient treatment.
Salary Potential for MSNs
Master's prepared nurses and nurse practitioners in Alaska have higher wages than the national average. Accourding to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurse practitioners earn an average of about $125,140 per year, one of the highest nationwide.
Nursing @ Simmons delivers the online Master of Science in Nursing program from Simmons University. The CCNE-accredited program is designed for licensed RNs, who already hold a Bachelor's degree, seeking to advance their careers by earning an MSN in as few as 20 months.
APRNs, earn your Doctor of Nursing Practice online in as little as two years from Simmons School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Become a leader in your field and improve health care through evidence-based research. Master of Science in Nursing and RN license required.
Nursing @ Georgetown delivers the online MS in Nursing program from Georgetown University. In as few as 19 months, RNs with a BSN can earn their degrees to pursue certification in an APRN specialty.
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Nursing @ USC delivers the online Master of Science in Nursing program from the University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Department of Nursing. RN and BSN required.
FNP Programs in Alaska
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