Arkansas FNP Programs

We do not currently have any FNP programs in our directory for Arkansas. You may consider an Online FNP program, or another Masters in Nursing program - there are 4 MSN programs in our directory in Arkansas.

Three of the state-approved schools for MSN programs in Arkansas are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and two are accredited by The Accreditation Commission For Education in Nursing (ACEN).

A nursing license granted by the Board of Nursing in Arkansas is relatively versatile in terms of relocation: Arkansas is one of 32 states currently enrolled in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), an agreement that allows nurses in NLC states to practice in other NLC states without obtaining additional licensure in those states.

School Level Program Admissions
Georgetown University Master Online Master's in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown delivers Georgetown University’s MS in Nursing program online, preparing RNs with a BSN to pursue certification in an APRN specialty: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP.
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Utica University Master Online MS - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Prepare for Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board (AANP).
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Simmons University Master Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program
Scholarships are available for the online Family Nurse Practitioner program at Simmons University.
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Online MSN Programs in Arkansas

The following state-approved schools offer fully or partially online Master of Science in Nursing programs in Arkansas.

Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University offers 4 tracks within its Master of Science in Nursing program, but only three of these tracks take place substantially online: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, and Nurse Administration. Core and supplementary classes are conducted online, but the program does require periodic on-campus classes and meetings.

Arkansas Tech University

Arkansas Tech offers a Master of Science in Nursing Administration and Emergency Management (NAEM), which includes a set of core courses followed by concentration work in either administration or emergency management. This degree can be completed online.

University of Arkansas

The MSN at the University of Arkansas is specifically designed for those wishing to pursue the Nurse Educator path. This is a four-semester (plus one summer) course, and both full-time and part-time options are available. The program will help to arrange practicum clinical hours with an approved preceptor.

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

This school offers a Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) that prepares students to become nurse practitioners or administrators. Though core (and some specialty) courses are conducted online, occasional on-campus presence is required and clinical experiences are arranged in the student's geographic vicinity. Note that since the fall of 2017, the MNSc has been decreasing the number of specialties (within the Nurse Practitioner track) that they can accommodate; thoroughly checking the course catalog prior to applying is recommended.

School Level Program Admissions
St. John Fisher University Master Master of Science in Nursing
4 program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP. Part-time and accelerated tracks available. The Wegmans School of Nursing is ranked among the top 100 nursing schools nationally, and is No. 6 in New York state.
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George Mason University Master Online MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
CCNE Accredited. Prepare to sit for exams from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
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Campbellsville University Master Online MSN with FNP Track
Discover how to contribute to excellence in healthcare and provide quality, evidence-based and holistic primary care to diverse communities throughout the lifespan.
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Sacred Heart University Master Online MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
GRE/GMAT Not Required.
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Seton Hall University Master Online MSN - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
CCNE-accredited program, 100% AANPCB exam pass rates for primary care graduates over the past five years.
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Seton Hall University Master Online MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Graduate prepared to sit for ANCC's Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing board certification.
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Seton Hall University Master Online MSN - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
CCNE-accredited program, Primary and Acute tracks.
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FNP Programs in Arkansas

View all programs in Arkansas below.
School Program Accreditation Location
Arkansas State University-Main Campus Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) ACEN Jonesboro
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) CCNE Little Rock
University of Arkansas Master of Science in Nursing CCNE Fayetteville
University of Central Arkansas Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) CCNE Conway

Nursing Licensure in Arkansas

Advanced Practice Nurses with prescriptive authority must include 5 contact hours of pharmacotherapeutics study pertaining to their specialty as a component their continuing education coursework. Arkansas is one of 32 states currently enrolled in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which allows nurses in NLC states to practice in other NLC states without obtaining additional licensure.

After completing their Master’s study, Arkansas nurses can apply for and obtain an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license and should seek accreditation from an Arkansas state-approved national certification institution associated with their specialty, such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), the National Board of Certification and Re-certification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA), the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), the National Certification Corporation (NCC), or the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB).

Salary Information for Nurse Practitioners in Arkansas

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2018 the annual mean salary for nurse practitioners in Arkansas was $104,300 (lower than the national estimate, which is $110,030). Arkansas registered nurses earned an annual mean salary of $60,780 (the national average was estimated to be $75,510) and nursing anesthetists in Arkansas earned $186,970 (compared to an estimated national average of $174,790). Nursing instructors in this state earned an annual mean salary of $54,920, significantly lower than the national average of $81,350 (BLS).