Six Ways the Common Core is Good For Students. As the Common Core debate heats up, weâve heard a lot from policy makers, politicians, and even TV talk show hosts about the challenges posed by the new standards and whether theyâll help or hurt education.
Why a Masterâs Degree, and Why Now? The nationâs shifting health care landscape is bringing many changes to the way patients receive care, and advanced practice nurses â especially Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) â play a vital role.
Step 4: Earn a Master's Degree. Candidates may choose from several graduate programs in order to become nurse practitioners. Nurses who have a master's degree in a different nursing background may opt to complete a post-master's graduate certificate program as a nurse practitioner. This can take five months to a year to complete, depending on the specialty. Master's degree programs for RNs with a bachelor's degree generally take 1-3 years to complete, depending on the school and the specialty. Graduates with a non-nursing bachelor's degree have the option of enrolling in a BSN-to-master's degree fast-track program.