Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Lead Patient Care
Practice Advanced Nursing
Improve Community Health
Undergraduate
Graduate
Shomer Shabbat Accelerated Nursing Program (UMSV)
Post-Graduate
No degrees available
This is the educational pathway. There may be additional tests or licensure requirements necessary before begining to practice in the field. Consult your state guidelines for more. information.
Career Reality
Average Salary
The median annual wage for nurse practitioners was $129,480 in May 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Job Market Demand
Employment of nurse practitioners is projected to grow about 38 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations, driven by increased demand for primary and specialty care.
Work Environment
Nurse practitioners work in physician offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, community health centers, and specialty practices. Most work full time and may have flexible schedules depending on setting.
Common Employers
Healthcare systems, private practices, hospitals, urgent care centers, community clinics, and specialty medical groups.
Career Advancement
Nurse practitioners may specialize in areas such as family practice, pediatrics, psychiatric mental health, or acute care, advance into clinical leadership, or move into healthcare administration.
Popular Titles
Core Areas of Impact
Is this career right for you?
What is the role of a nurse practitioner?
A nurse practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse who assesses patients, diagnoses illness, prescribes medications, and manages treatment plans within a defined scope of practice.
What does a typical day look like?
A typical day includes conducting physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, managing chronic conditions, and collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams.
Where do nurse practitioners work?
Nurse practitioners work in hospitals, primary care offices, specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and community health settings.
What are the common job titles and career paths?
Common roles include Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Career paths may lead to specialty practice, clinic leadership, healthcare administration, or policy roles.
Who is this career a good fit for?
This career suits individuals who are strong in science, committed to patient care, comfortable with responsibility, and interested in advanced nursing practice.
What are the biggest rewards of this career?
Rewards include high earning potential, significant job demand, professional autonomy in many states, and meaningful long-term patient impact.
What does long-term growth look like?
Long-term growth may include specialization, leadership roles, academic teaching, or healthcare system administration.
What is the educational pathway to become a nurse practitioner?
To become a nurse practitioner, you must first become a registered nurse by completing an accredited nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN examination. You must then complete a graduate-level nurse practitioner program, typically a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice, and pass a national certification exam in your chosen specialty. State licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse is required.
Sara Schenirer offers a comprehensive Nursing / Health Science Track within the BA in Psychology that embeds the common science prerequisites required for entry into nursing programs.
Graduates of Sara Schenirer receive priority acceptance to the Shomer Shabbat Accelerated Nursing Program at the University of Mount Saint Vincent’s Saint Joseph’s School of Nursing, a nursing cohort designed to accommodate Torah-observant students. This provides a structured pathway to RN licensure.
After earning RN licensure through an accredited nursing program, students may pursue graduate-level nurse practitioner education and specialty certification.
The standard pathway is completion of undergraduate prerequisites, graduation from an accredited nursing program, RN licensure, graduate nurse practitioner education, national certification, and state licensure.
