Start your NP search by choosing an education background and program of interest above, or browse the categorized program listings below. Every school below is CCNE- or ACEN-accredited and currently enrolling. Use the specialty section if you know your track; use the degree path section if you’re still choosing between MSN, DNP, or bridge programs.
Find NP Programs by Specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
The most-enrolled NP specialty. Primary care across the lifespan.
Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)
Fastest-growing NP specialty by demand. Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental-health conditions across the lifespan.
Adult-Gerontology NP (AGNP)
Includes both Primary Care (AGPCNP) and Acute Care (AGACNP) tracks. Adolescents through geriatric populations.
Pediatric NP (PNP)
Care for infants, children, and adolescents. Primary care and acute care variants.
Women’s Health NP (WHNP / WHGRNP)
Reproductive health, gynecologic care, and gender-related health across the lifespan.
Find NP Programs by Degree Path
MSN NP Programs
Master of Science in Nursing with an NP specialty track. Standard entry path for BSN-prepared RNs. 2 to 3 years full-time, 500 to 750 clinical hours.
DNP Programs
Doctor of Nursing Practice. The AACN’s 2025 position statement identifies DNP as the appropriate terminal degree for advanced practice. 3 to 4 years full-time, 1,000+ clinical hours.
BSN-to-DNP Programs
Direct doctoral entry for BSN-prepared RNs — skip the separate master’s. Fastest-growing entry path aligned with AACN 2025.
RN-to-MSN NP Programs
For ADN-prepared RNs who want to skip a separate BSN. Adds 12 to 18 months of BSN-level coursework before the master’s begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which NP specialty is right for me?
The AANP tracks six main NP specialties, with Family NP accounting for roughly 70% of currently certified NPs. Specialty choice typically follows the patient population and care setting a nurse plans to work in. Adult-Gerontology Acute Care and Pediatric Acute Care NPs work primarily in hospital and inpatient settings, while Family NP, AGPCNP, PNP-Primary Care, and Women’s Health NP roles concentrate in outpatient and primary care. PMHNP is the fastest-growing specialty in the 2023-2033 BLS projections.
Should I pursue MSN or DNP?
Both degrees satisfy NP licensure requirements. The DNP adds one to two years of doctoral coursework, a capstone project, and 250 or more additional clinical hours beyond the MSN. AACN’s 2025 position statement identifies the DNP as the appropriate terminal degree for advanced practice nursing, and BSN-to-DNP entry programs have expanded steadily since 2020. See our DNP guide for the full comparison.
Are these programs online or on-campus?
Most NP programs offered today follow a hybrid format: asynchronous online coursework paired with in-person clinical rotations in the student’s home region. The specific delivery format for each school appears in the listings above. Fully-online programs generally require students to identify and secure their own preceptor placements before the clinical semester begins.
How do I find programs in a specific state?
The search drop-down above filters programs by state and specialty. Our state directory provides state-by-state coverage including scope-of-practice status, mean annual wage from BLS data, and links to each state Board of Nursing for current licensure requirements.