Emergency Nurse Practitioner Programs

Emory University's Family/Emergency Nurse Practitioner program offers an advanced doctoral pathway for experienced nurses seeking specialized emergency and primary care expertise. This rigorous seven-semester DNP curriculum prepares healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care across all age groups in high-intensity medical settings. Students develop advanced clinical skills through extensive hands-on training, completing over 700 clinical hours in diverse healthcare environments including trauma centers and primary care facilities. Graduates are positioned to earn dual certifications in Family Nurse Practitioner and Emergency Nurse Practitioner, enabling them to work in urgent care, emergency departments, and primary care settings with enhanced procedural capabilities.

• Seven-semester DNP program
• 700+ clinical training hours
• Advanced procedural skills training
• Emergency and primary care focus
• Interdisciplinary learning experiences
• State-of-the-art clinical laboratory
• Level I Trauma Center exposure
• Dual certification preparation

Emory University's Emergency Nurse Practitioner program equips nurses to deliver comprehensive healthcare in emergency settings. The curriculum builds on Family Nurse Practitioner foundations, preparing graduates to evaluate, manage, and treat unexpected illnesses and injuries across patient life spans. Students gain advanced skills to address complex clinical scenarios and ethical challenges, positioning them for successful certification and impactful emergency care careers.

• Emergency care across life spans
• Family Nurse Practitioner preparation
• Certification exam readiness
• Ethical healthcare framework
• Acute setting expertise

Vanderbilt's Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) specialty prepares experienced nurses to excel in urgent and emergency care across patient lifespans. This rigorous program offers unique dual Family Nurse Practitioner and Emergency Nurse Practitioner certification paths. Students benefit from comprehensive training in advanced health assessment, clinical reasoning, and emergency care procedures. The curriculum meets the latest AACN educational standards, ensuring graduates are well-equipped for diverse emergency healthcare settings. Applicants must be registered nurses with significant emergency department experience and current professional certifications.

• Flexible full/part-time options
• Hybrid online/on-campus format
• Robust nationwide clinical experiences
• Requires RN emergency experience
• Dual certification potential
• Low faculty-to-student ratios
• Comprehensive emergency care curriculum

Rhode Island College's Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner concentration prepares advanced nursing professionals to deliver specialized care for complex adult and elderly patients. The program offers rigorous clinical training, enabling graduates to sit for prestigious certification exams and pursue leadership roles in acute healthcare settings. Students gain advanced skills in critical care, clinical assessment, and specialized patient management.

• Three concentration options available
• CCNE accredited program
• Multiple certification exam pathways
• Advanced clinical training
• Comprehensive health requirements
• Professional nursing leadership focus
• Evidence-based practice emphasis

Rhode Island College's Master of Science in Nursing offers a specialized Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist concentration for healthcare professionals seeking advanced clinical expertise. This rigorous program prepares nurses to provide high-level, specialized care in acute settings, with opportunities to pursue critical certification exams. Students gain comprehensive skills in complex patient management, leveraging advanced nursing knowledge and evidence-based practices to transform healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes.

• 3 concentration options available
• CCNE accredited program
• Multiple certification exam pathways
• Advanced clinical nursing focus
• Comprehensive health requirements
• Evidence-based curriculum design
• Professional nursing identity development

Rhode Island College's Master of Science in Nursing with Population/Public Health concentration equips nurses to become transformative leaders in community health settings. This comprehensive graduate program prepares students for advanced practice roles, focusing on population-level healthcare strategies, community education, and public health leadership. Graduates develop critical skills in evidence-based practice, health promotion, and systemic healthcare improvement, positioning themselves as key professionals who can address complex community health challenges and drive meaningful population health outcomes.

• 3 concentration options available
• CCNE accredited program
• Leadership roles in community health
• Certification exam preparation
• Advanced nursing practice focus

Drexel University's online Master of Science in Nursing: Family/Individual Across the Lifespan with Emergency Specialization prepares advanced practice nurses for dynamic healthcare environments. This unique program combines family nurse practitioner training with emergency care specialization, enabling graduates to work across diverse clinical settings. Students develop critical diagnostic and therapeutic skills for treating patients of all ages in primary and emergency care contexts. With a 100% board exam pass rate, the program offers comprehensive preparation for both Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) certification exams. Tuition information is available on the university's website, and applicants must have a BSN from an accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA.

• CCNE accredited program
• 100% board exam pass rate
• Two certification exam eligibilities
• Synchronous interactive lectures
• 1-2 years emergency experience required
• Mandatory on-campus intensive sessions
• Four 10-week quarters annually
• State-of-the-art simulation lab
• Experienced board-certified faculty

The University of Alabama at Birmingham's Emergency Nurse Practitioner subspecialty offers specialized graduate-level training for experienced healthcare professionals. This innovative program prepares nurses to excel in high-intensity emergency care settings, including emergency departments, urgent care facilities, and emergency transport services. Students gain advanced skills through interdisciplinary instruction, combining academic expertise with practical emergency medicine knowledge. The flexible, distance-accessible curriculum focuses on evidence-based emergency-specific topics, enabling graduates to provide critical care for patients with acute and life-threatening health needs.

• Emergency NP subspecialty track
• Hybrid/distance education format
• Interdisciplinary instruction
• Certification exam preparation
• Requires 1+ year emergency experience
• Dual-option MSN specialty
• Expert faculty leadership

The University of Alabama in Huntsville's Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a concentration in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing professionals an opportunity to specialize in complex acute care settings. This rigorous program prepares nurses to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to adult and geriatric patients experiencing critical and complex health challenges. Students develop advanced clinical judgment, diagnostic reasoning, and therapeutic intervention skills across various acute care environments. With a focus on population health and innovative healthcare strategies, graduates are equipped to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care while addressing the unique needs of acute and critically ill patients.

• CCNE Accredited Program
• Advanced Clinical Specialization
• Evidence-Based Practice Focus
• Comprehensive Acute Care Training
• Optional DNP Pathway Available

The University of South Alabama's Dual Role Family and Emergency Nurse Practitioner program prepares advanced practice nurses for comprehensive patient care across urgent and primary settings. Students gain extensive clinical experience through 840 practicum hours and on-campus intensive training, enabling them to manage patients from diverse age groups in emergency departments, urgent care clinics, and primary care settings.

• 57 total credit hours
• 840 clinical practicum hours
• Hybrid program format
• 2-3 on-campus clinical intensives
• Prepares for dual certification
• Career opportunities in multiple settings
• Comprehensive advanced nursing curriculum
• Five-year program completion window

Samford University's DNP Emergency Nurse Practitioner program provides master's-prepared Family Nurse Practitioners a specialized pathway to advanced emergency care expertise. This online, two-year program prepares nurses to excel in urgent and critical care settings, offering comprehensive training with minimal campus intensives. Graduates qualify for national ENP certification, with a competitive admission process requiring a 3.5 GPA and current FNP certification.

• Online 2-year DNP program
• 660 clinical practice hours
• ENP national certification prep
• Minimum 3.5 GPA required
• One on-campus intensive
• Flexible clinical placement
• 100% FNP certification pass rate

Averett University's Master of Science in Nursing offers a specialized Emergency Nurse Practitioner concentration, positioning graduates for high-demand healthcare roles. This unique program prepares nurses to provide critical care in emergency settings, diagnosing and treating acute and trauma-related conditions. Designed for working professionals, the program offers clinical placement support and empowers nurses to advance their careers with advanced practice skills.

• Only 13 schools nationwide offer ENP
• Specialized Emergency Nurse Practitioner focus
• Clinical placements secured for students
• Post-master's certificate available
• Prepares nurses for high-paying positions

Widener University's Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Emergency Nursing prepares advanced nursing professionals to excel in high-intensity healthcare environments. Students gain specialized skills in critical patient care, trauma management, and emergency medical response. The program emphasizes practical expertise in handling complex medical situations, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to make rapid, life-saving decisions in emergency settings.

• Campus-based MSN program
• Emergency Nursing concentration
• Advanced nursing skills training
• Specialized trauma care focus
• Professional emergency healthcare preparation