How to choose your nurse practitioner specialty
February 22, 2021
Choose your NP specialty program by considering the population, work setting and degree level that interest you. Take our quiz to help decide.
The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing offers many program options and a variety of ways to complete your degree. Explore the possibilities on your own, or connect with an advisor who will answer your questions and help find the best program for you.
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February 22, 2021
Choose your NP specialty program by considering the population, work setting and degree level that interest you. Take our quiz to help decide.
October 22, 2021
Should you earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)? Here's how to decide.
Graduate Program |
Degree Level(s) |
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Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN (for individuals with a non-nursing bachelor's degree) |
MSN |
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner |
MSN Post-MSN Certificate BSN to DNP |
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner |
MSN Post-MSN Certificate BSN to DNP |
Caring for the Underserved |
Post-BSN Certificate |
Post-MSN Doctor of Nursing Practice |
Post-MSN DNP |
Family Nurse Practitioner |
MSN Post-MSN Certificate BSN to DNP |
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner |
MSN Post-MSN Certificate |
Nurse Anesthesia |
BSN to DNP |
Nurse Educator |
Post-BSN Certificate MSN |
Nurse Midwifery |
MSN |
Occupational Health Nursing | DNP |
PhD | PhD |
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner |
Post-MSN Certificate BSN to DNP |
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
Post-MSN Certificate BSN to DNP |
Public Health Nursing |
BSN to DNP |
Systems Leadership | MSN BSN to DNP |
Telehealth | Post-BSN Certificate |
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner |
MSN |
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