2024 APRN Licensing 
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
JUNE 9, 2025
Non-degree nurses include certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) who complete nursing-level education programs that don’t culminate in a degree. To receive your state license, which grants you the ability to practice, you must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
American Nurse
JULY 9, 2025
The AACN issued a directive for nursing schools to phase out master’s-level preparation for advanced practice RNs (APRNs) and transition to DNP programs by 2015. Key findings from AACN noted the following 2023–2024 baccalaureate and graduate program enrollments and graduations (the survey represented 975 schools; 90.1%
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Empowered Nurses
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Yet, despite these hurdles, an overwhelming 92% of nurses report they are glad they chose the nursing profession, according to Medscapes 2024 Nurse Career Satisfaction Report. The report found that helping people and making a difference in lives is the most rewarding aspect of the job: 33% of APRNs said this was their top reward.
Registered Nursing
JULY 31, 2025
This online program, requiring a master's in nursing and an active license, spans 28-40 credit hours with 630-775 clinical practicum hours. Applicants must possess a BSN from an accredited program, a valid RN license, a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0, Valid RN license needed. With a required minimum GPA of 3.0,
Registered Nursing
APRIL 15, 2025
2 years for nurses with existing MSN Focus: Midwifery-specific competencies Best for: Experienced APRNs seeking specialty transition Programs to consider: Frontier Nursing University, Shenandoah University, Thomas Jefferson University Learn more about nurse midwife post-master’s certificates.
Registered Nursing
AUGUST 1, 2025
GPA, and an active RN license, focuses on preparing nurses to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health disorders. GPA, current RN license, and at least 12 months of nursing experience, with no entrance exam needed. GPA, active RN license, and 2-3 years of clinical experience. Admission requires a BSN, 3.0
Registered Nursing
JULY 30, 2025
With practicum hours secured through partnerships with Denton Regional Medical Center, Cook Children's Health Care System, and community clinics, these programs prepare you for APRN certification or executive nursing leadership while keeping costs roughly 15–20 percent below comparable programs in Dallas or Houston.
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