According to the New Hampshire Employment Security, nurse practitioners will enjoy a significant employment demand of 50.7% from 2022-2032. This is due to the shortage of physicians in the state, whose some responsibilities may be performed by NPs.
Apart from the high demand, NPs in New Hampshire (NH) are also given generous compensation. According to Indeed, NH NPs earn an average of $160,407 a year — with some high earners getting paid as much as $275,334 yearly.
If you’re a nurse who’s looking for an in-demand career with satisfying wages, then be sure to start looking into these NH NP programs:
Applicants can choose from any of the 29 MHA degrees offered by Florida-based institutions. Many of them have in-person and online learning modalities, such as:
Rivier University
- Nashua, Hampshire
Program Overview:
ACEN-accredited Rivier University offers three online MSN tracks for aspiring nurse practitioners. These are open to ASN nurses, BSN nurses, and even students with a non-nursing BS. Course lengths run for 14 weeks, with students required to complete online coursework plus several days on campus.
The MSN-AGACNP track runs for 48-54 credit hours and may be finished in 3.5-5 years. The FNP program requires 48-54 credit hours, which may be completed in 3–5 years. The PMHNP program, which has a program length dependent on the entry path, requires 45-51 credit hours.
The post-masters programs for AGACNP, FNP, and PMHNP run for 3–6 semesters. Credit hour requirements range from 19-43, depending on the applicant’s level of education.
From 2021-2023, Rivier FNP students who took the ANCC exam garnered an average first-time pass rate of 95.83%. This is markedly above the average ANCC first-time passing rate of 85.66%.
PMHNP students from the 2021-2023 Rivier cohort, meanwhile, scored a first-time average passing rate of 97.06%. The ANCC average for first-timers is 89.82%.
Rivier University has been named the top Nursing school in NH by Nursing Schools Almanac. Nurseonline.com, on the other hand, has recognized Rivier’s online MSN program as the sixth-best in the country.
Southern New Hampshire University
- Manchester, New Hampshire
Program Overview:
SNHU’s CCNE-accredited online nursing degrees were first launched in the 2010s. Now, the university is a top choice for aspiring nurses, especially those who want to become FNPs.
SNHU’s MSN-FNP program consists of 51 credits or 17 courses total. Terms run for 10 weeks each for flexibility. While courses are mostly delivered online, students will need to attend a multi-day simulation and assessment experience at the campus.
Full-time students may finish the FNP program in 2 years, while part-timers may do so in 3.5 years.
Interested parties need not submit test scores and college essays to be considered. Applying to the school is also free of charge.
University of New Hampshire
- Durham, New Hampshire
Program Overview:
The University of New Hampshire College of Health and Human Services offers a variety of options for aspiring nurse practitioners.
UNH’s Master’s level clinical nursing track is open to nurses who wish to become AGACNPs, FNPs, or PMHNPs. All are offered online.
The MSN-AGACNP program is a 46-credit program that may be completed in 24 months. The FNP program has a total of 52 credit hours that may be finished in 27 months. The PMHNP track, which has a curriculum requirement of up to 50 credits, is the longest to complete at 30 months.
The DNP program, meanwhile, is an option for BSN-educated nurses who wish to complete a terminal degree. The AGACNP track is a 76-credit-hour program while the PMHNP track requires 80 credits. Both come with a customizable program length. The 80-credit FNP track, meanwhile, can be completed in 4 years.
APRNs who wish to specialize in another field may do so with UNH’s post-masters graduate certificate programs. The same tracks are offered: AGACNP, FNP, and PMHNP. Credit hour requirements range from 25-29. Depending on the program, students may complete the course in 12-17 months.
The CCNE-accredited university is recognized as the top 56 MSN school and the top 90 DNP school by the US News & World Report.
