What Do They Do?
What Do They Do?
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are advanced practice registered nurses (RNs) who specialize in areas like acute care, family health, oncology, and psychiatry. They serve as primary and specialty care providers, blending nursing and health care services. NPs diagnose, treat, prescribe medications, and provide preventive care, including physical exams, diagnostic tests, patient education, and vaccinations.
Where Do They Work?
Where Do They Work?
NPs work in a variety of health care settings, including independent nurse practitioner practices, physician practices, clinics, hospitals, and nursing homes. NPs may also be educators, administrators, or researchers and work in schools or offices.
How Much Do They Earn?
How Much Do They Earn?
Annual Median Salary: $141,785
Entry-level salary: $107,844
For More Information:
New York State Department of Labor Searchable Wage Database: https://dol.ny.gov/occupational-wages-0
Supply and Demand
Supply and Demand
Nurse practitioners are expected to grow statewide by 26% between 2022 and 2032, with more than 1,400 average annual openings.
For More Information:
New York State Department of Labor Employment Projections: https://dol.ny.gov/employment-projections
Educational Requirements
Educational Requirements
NPs must be licensed RNs with a bachelor’s degree and advanced education. They must earn a master’s degree in nursing, specializing in areas such as adult care, family health, pediatrics, or psychiatry. Their training includes coursework in health promotion, physical assessment, nursing research, and a supervised clinical practicum. NPs must graduate from a New York State-approved or equivalent NP program.
For More Information:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing: https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education: https://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/accprog.asp
Licensure Requirements
Licensure Requirements
NPs in New York State are licensed as RNs and certified in one or more of 16 NP specialties. To be certified in New York State as an NP, you must have graduated from a New York State Education Department registered NP education program or an equivalent program or be certified by an acceptable national certifying body, including: the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Board, the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the National Certification Corporation, the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, and/or the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
For More Information:
New York State Education Department:
https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/nurse-practitioners/certification-requirements
American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Board: www.aanpcert.org
American Association of Critical Care Nurses: www.aacn.org
American Nurses Credentialing Center: nursingworld.org/ancc/
National Certification Corporation: www.nccwebsite.org
Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation: www.oncc.org
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board: www.pncb.org
Financial Support
Financial Support
Financial support can come from various federal, state, and private sources. Contact your college or university to learn about the financial aid options they offer, as well as other potential sources of funding that may be available.
For More Information:
American Association of Nurse Practitioners: https://www.aanp.org/education/professional-funding-support
New York State Education Department:
Education Programs
Education Programs
| Institution | Degree | City/Town | Region | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Utica University | Certificate | Utica | Mohawk Valley | Visit |
Utica University | MS | Utica | Mohawk Valley | Visit |
Wagner College | Certificate | Staten Island | New York City | Visit |
Wagner College | DNP | Staten Island | New York City | Visit |
Wagner College | MS | Staten Island | New York City | Visit |
Upstate Medical University SUNY | Certificate | Syracuse | Central NY | Visit |
Upstate Medical University SUNY | DNP | Syracuse | Central NY | Visit |
Upstate Medical University SUNY | MS | Syracuse | Central NY | Visit |
Upstate Medical University SUNY | Residency | Syracuse | Central NY | Visit |
University of Mount Saint Vincent | MS | Riverdale | New York City | Visit |
University of Rochester | Certificate | Rochester | Finger Lakes | Visit |
University of Rochester | DNP | Rochester | Finger Lakes | Visit |
University of Rochester | MS | Rochester | Finger Lakes | Visit |
University at Buffalo SUNY | Certificate | Buffalo | Western NY | Visit |
University at Buffalo SUNY | DNP | Buffalo | Western NY | Visit |
SUNY Polytechnic Institute | Certificate | Utica | Mohawk Valley | Visit |
SUNY Polytechnic Institute | DNP | Utica | Mohawk Valley | Visit |
SUNY Polytechnic Institute | MS | Utica | Mohawk Valley | Visit |
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | DNP | Brooklyn | New York City | Visit |
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | Certificate | Brooklyn | New York City | Visit |
SUNY Brockport | Certificate | Brockport | Finger Lakes | Visit |
SUNY Brockport | DNP | Brockport | Finger Lakes | Visit |
SUNY Brockport | MS | Brockport | Finger Lakes | Visit |
Stony Brook University SUNY | Certificate | Stony Brook | Long Island | Visit |
Stony Brook University SUNY | DNP | Stony Brook | Long Island | Visit |
Stony Brook University SUNY | MS | Stony Brook | Long Island | Visit |
St. Joseph's University | MS | Brooklyn | New York City | Visit |
St. John Fisher University | DNP | Rochester | Finger Lakes | Visit |
St. John Fisher University | MS | Rochester | Finger Lakes | Visit |
Russell Sage College | Certificate | Troy | Capital Region | Visit |
Russell Sage College | DNP | Troy | Capital Region | Visit |
Russell Sage College | MS | Troy | Capital Region | Visit |
Roberts Wesleyan University | MS | Rochester | Finger Lakes | Visit |
Pace University | MS | New York City | New York City | Visit |
Pace University | Certificate | Pleasantville | Hudson Valley | Visit |
Pace University | DNP | Pleasantville | Hudson Valley | Visit |
New York University | Certificate | New York City | New York City | Visit |
New York University | DNP | New York City | New York City | Visit |
New York University | MS | New York City | New York City | Visit |
Mount Saint Mary College | Certificate | Newburgh | Hudson Valley | Visit |
Mount Saint Mary College | MS | Newburgh | Hudson Valley | Visit |
Molloy University | MS | Rockville Centre | Long Island | Visit |
Mercy University | MS | Dobbs Ferry | Hudson Valley | Visit |
Manhattanville University | MS | Purchase | Hudson Valley | Visit |
Long Island University | Certificate | Brooklyn | New York City | Visit |
Long Island University | MS | Brooklyn | New York City | Visit |
Lehman College CUNY | Certificate | Bronx | New York City | Visit |
Lehman College CUNY | DNP | Bronx | New York City | Visit |
Lehman College CUNY | MS | Bronx | New York City | Visit |
Le Moyne College | DNP | Syracuse | Central NY | Visit |
Le Moyne College | MSN | Syracuse | Central NY | Visit |
Keuka College | Certificate | Keuka Park | Finger Lakes | Visit |
Keuka College | MS | Keuka Park | Finger Lakes | Visit |
Hunter College CUNY | Certificate | New York City | New York City | Visit |
Hunter College CUNY | DNP | New York City | New York City | Visit |
Hunter College CUNY | MS | New York City | New York City | Visit |
Hofstra University | Certificate | Hempstead | Long Island | Visit |
Hofstra University | DNP | Hempstead | Long Island | Visit |
Hofstra University | MS | Hempstead | Long Island | Visit |
Daemen University | Certificate | Amherst | Western NY | Visit |
Daemen University | DNP | Amherst | Western NY | Visit |
Daemen University | MS | Amherst | Western NY | Visit |
Dominican University | MS | Orangeburg | Hudson Valley | Visit |
D'Youville University | DNP | Buffalo | Western NY | Visit |
D'Youville University | MS | Buffalo | Western NY | Visit |
Columbia University | DNP | New York City | New York City | Visit |
Columbia University | MS | New York City | New York City | Visit |
College of Staten Island CUNY | Certificate | Staten Island | New York City | Visit |
College of Staten Island CUNY | DNP | Staten Island | New York City | Visit |
College of Staten Island CUNY | MS | Staten Island | New York City | Visit |
Binghamton University SUNY | DNP | Binghamton | Southern Tier | Visit |
Adelphi University | Certificate | Garden City | Long Island | Visit |
Adelphi University | DNP | Garden City | Long Island | Visit |
Adelphi University | MS | Garden City | Long Island | Visit |