Online Nurse Practitioner Programs in Rhode Island

Salve Regina University's online Master of Science in Nursing with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner concentration provides a robust 51-credit pathway for registered nurses seeking advanced practice. The program strategically combines comprehensive online coursework with 750 supervised clinical hours, empowering nurses to become transformative mental healthcare leaders. Tailored for working RNs holding a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA, the curriculum offers flexible start dates and rigorous national certification preparation. CCNE-accredited, the program equips students with comprehensive skills to address complex mental health challenges across diverse patient populations.

• Online flexible format
• 51 total credit hours
• 750 clinical hours
• RN license required
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Multiple start dates
• National certification prep
• CCNE accredited program

Salve Regina University offers a specialized online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate targeting advanced nursing professionals addressing critical mental health challenges. This comprehensive 30-credit program uniquely prepares registered nurses through flexible online learning, integrating live and self-paced courses with extensive 750 clinical hours. Designed for working professionals, the curriculum emphasizes advanced clinical skills, psychopharmacology expertise, and diagnostic capabilities. Graduates receive comprehensive preparation for national certification and potential doctoral program progression, with rolling admission and a curriculum spanning patient lifespans.

• Online post-master's certificate program
• 30 credits total program
• 750 minimum clinical hours
• Flexible eight-course sequence
• 20-24 months average completion
• Rolling admission available
• National certification preparation
• Courses across lifespan focus
• Prerequisite: Master's in nursing
• Psychopharmacology training included

Salve Regina University's BSN-DNP Doctor of Nursing Practice program with Family Nurse Practitioner concentration offers an innovative hybrid pathway for advanced nursing leadership. Spanning 78 total credits, this program prepares nurses to deliver evidence-based, high-quality patient care through a curriculum blending clinical expertise and advanced research skills. Students develop critical organizational leadership capabilities and complex health management strategies across diverse healthcare environments. With an evening format and 3.0 GPA requirement, the program focuses on transforming healthcare delivery and equipping graduates for advanced practice roles through comprehensive clinical preparation.

• Hybrid evening program format
• 48 credits Master's + 30 credits DNP
• Family Nurse Practitioner concentration
• 3.0 minimum GPA requirement
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accredited
• Advanced practice leadership focus
• Evidence-based practice curriculum
• Comprehensive clinical preparation

Rhode Island College offers a specialized 18-credit hybrid Certificate of Graduate Studies in Adult/Gerontology Acute Care for Nurse Practitioners, designed for experienced nurses seeking advanced acute care specialization. This innovative program provides flexible learning with no GRE requirement, enabling certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to expand their professional capabilities. Graduates are comprehensively prepared for the American Nurses Credentialing Center Adult Acute certification exam. The curriculum demands prerequisite knowledge in Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology, and Advanced Health Assessment, with potential waivers for qualified candidates. By emphasizing acute care settings, the program strategically positions nurses to enhance patient care and professional expertise through a targeted, outcome-driven educational approach.

• 18-credit program.
• Hybrid learning format.
• No GRE required.
• Prerequisites may be waived.
• Prepares for certification exams.
• Master’s in nursing required.
• Focus on acute care.
• Ongoing application process.
• Expands nurse practitioner roles.
• Certified APRNs eligible.