Nurse Practitioner Programs (2026)

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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Care for individuals and families across the lifespan.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Care for patients across the lifespan living with mental health and substance-use conditions.

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)

Care for acutely and critically ill adolescent, adult, and older-adult patients.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)

Care for infants, children, and adolescents.

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP)

Care for women across the lifespan — reproductive, prenatal, and menopausal health.

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)

Care for adolescents, adults, and older adults in primary care settings.

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What are the main nurse practitioner specialties?
The most common NP specialties are Family (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP), and Pediatric (PNP). Each is a separate population focus with its own certification exam.
Do I need an MSN or a DNP to become a nurse practitioner?
Either pathway can lead to NP practice. An MSN is the traditional entry point; a DNP adds doctoral-level systems leadership and quality-improvement training. Both require national certification in your chosen specialty.
Can nurse practitioner programs be completed online?
Many NP programs deliver didactic coursework online or in hybrid format, but all require supervised clinical hours completed in person at approved sites in your area.
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