Nurse Practitioner
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Registered NurseCreated by the U.S. Department of Labor, this career profile introduces you to the training, work qualifications, employment data, and job outlook for a registered nurse. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find links to important professional organizations in the field, or click on detailed earnings data.
National Institutes of Health: LifeWorks, Nurse, RegisteredClick on the tabs at the top of this page to learn about job activities, needed education, skill and interests, and more information on becoming a registered nurse. Recommended high school courses, certification and licensing information, and other sources of information are offered.
NP CentralAt the main menu of this site, you’ll find resources especially for nurse practitioners and students considering the profession, including a search engine that lets you find out about education, job opportunities, e-mail lists, and discussion forums. The “organizations” link will take you to a state-by-state directory of state nurse practitioner associations.
Princeton Review: NurseFind out what a day in the life of a nurse could be like at this site, which also offers information on what to expect in terms of earnings after several years in the field. You can connect to information on college majors that could be useful, as well as find other useful career links, publications, employers, and organizations in the field.
Occupational Titles
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Accredited Academic Programs
American Academy of Nurse PractitionersIn addition to a list of nurse practitioner graduate study programs, this site connects to information on nursing grants, nursing practitioner review courses, primary care core competencies that you can specialize in, and advanced doctorate resources.
National Student Nurses’ Association: Nursing SchoolsThe career center of the National Student Nurses’ Association offers links to nursing schools here, including lists from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, community colleges, nursing programs by type, online programs, and international schools.
Princeton Review: Nurse College MajorsTake a look at the list of majors at this page—all of which could be useful as undergraduate majors in pursuing a career as a nurse, including community health, neuroscience, and nursing. If you click on one you are interested in, you will be taken to a list of schools, contacts, and links for the schools that offer that major.
Salary Levels
National Salary Survey of Nurse PractitionersFrom Advance for Nurse Practitioners, this article offers links and coverage of salary across geographic regions for nurse practitioners, with average salaries, part-time wages, comparisons with other professions, and the rewards of owning your own nursing practice included.
PayScale: Nurse PractitionerThe median salary by years of experience for a nurse practitioner is shown at the graph at this site. If you scroll down, you will find median salary by employer type and median salary by city of employment in the U.S.
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Nurse PractitionersThis is a comprehensive organization for nurse practitioners and provides information on nursing conferences, publications, certification processes, scholarships, and grants.
American College of Nurse Practitioners: Student SectionLearn more about being a member of a professional organization and more about student membership benefits here. You’ll find that students in nurse practitioner programs can receive discounts, scholarships, subscriptions to nursing publications, and political representation in the Nation’s capital.
American Nurses’ AssociationThe Nursing World website of the American Nurses’ Association provides the latest news in the field of nursing and a department especially for student nurses and students considering the nursing profession. You can find out all about nursing education, the licensing procedures, and more about becoming an R.N. or registered nurse. If you want to know how to get started on a nursing career, this portal offers resources on nursing schools and looking for information on financial assistance.
National Student Nurses’ AssociationThe National Student Nurses’ Association has a membership of more than 50,000 and offers guidance on education, financial assistance, and careers. Look at the links at the left of the home page, and you’ll find publications for students, live chat, a career center, and scholarship opportunities.
Licensing & Certification
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners: CertificationThe purpose of the certification program for nurse practitioners is explained at this page, where you can also learn about the application process, sites and deadlines, and qualifications of candidates.
American Nurses’ Association: CertificationLearn about the largest nurse credentialing organization at this page, certification in specialty areas, and how these certifications may help advance a nursing career.
ISeek: Nurse CertificationsYou can find access to information on more than 100 career certifications related to the nursing profession from this site. Click on links from a variety of associations and academies of nursing, as well as general certifications, such as CPR. This list is inclusive of many sub-specialties of nursing that you might be interested in learning more about.
National Council of State Boards of NursingLinks to exam information for nurses and other departments of licensure are available from this central regulatory information source. A candidate bulletin contains information on fees, registration procedures, and exam scheduling. A map is available that lets you find state-specific information on licensing.
Job Opportunity Sources
American Nurses’ Association: Nurses’ Career CenterYou can post a resume at this page, or just learn more about the different career opportunities available as a nurse. Select a job category, and find job information listings that include location, required education, and certifications needed.
National Student Nurses’ Association: Career CenterThe resources at this page offer a variety of ways to explore more advanced careers in nursing. Discover if nursing is for you, with information on nursing schools, the occupational outlook for nursing, careers, and ways to succeed in nursing school.
NPJobs.com: Job SearchIf you select a specialty, state, region, and date range, you will find position descriptions, contacts, and websites for a range of nurse practitioner jobs.
Publications
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners: PublicationsThe American Academy of Nurse Practitioners offers this list of publications, including its professional journal and an online brochure about the organization.
American Journal of NursingThis is the oldest nursing journal and the one with the most circulation to nurses around the world. The journal has published a special series of articles and videos on nursing practice that you can access at no cost from this site.
National Student Nurses’ Association: PublicationsAt the publications site of the National Student Nurses’ Association, you’ll find descriptions of the materials provided to its members, including an official member magazine and news sources.
Online Forums & Blogs
AllNurses: Nurse PractitionersA sub-site of the allnurses forums, this page has discussions specific to nurses interested in obtaining advanced degrees as nurse practitioners. Hundreds of guests and members are on at one time talking about differences in education, jobs, and experiences. A pre-nursing student forum is available if you are considering beginning a career in nursing, and more than 200 additional forums can be accessed from this nursing destination.
National Student Nurses’ Association: Leadership UniversityNursing trends and the latest healthcare news can be found at this online forum of the National Student Nurses’ Association. Here, you will find a message board and mentor forum, where you can chat and discuss topics with fellow students.
Career Videos
ISeek: Registered NursesIn addition to providing a comprehensive career profile, this site offers a free career video, which outlines the registered nurse’s job in the healthcare team and the variety of opportunities available. Learn about office, hospital, public health, and nursing care facility jobs.
YouTube: Nursing, It’s More Than a JobHear a musical introduction to the nursing profession here, where many scenes from the profession are shown, including a particular focus on male students in the profession.
