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Nurse Practitioner Department | Samford University

Samford University’s Nurse Practitioner Department provides advanced training to help nurses become skilled clinicians and leaders, with flexible programs for national certification and practice.
Nurse Practitioner Students
 
Nurse Practitioner
Through our many options, you will learn to provide advanced health care to patients across the lifespan.
3
Certificate Options
4
Master of Science in Nursing Degrees
5
Doctor of Nursing Practice Options
$26m
Funding from Federal Grants (Past 5 Years)
At Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, our commitment to education extends far beyond the classroom.

Distinguished by our unparalleled approach, we pride ourselves on providing an exceptional level of personalized attention to every student through online learning. Our faculty fosters a supportive online educational community that surpasses the typical academic journey. Dedicated to the holistic well-being of students, the faculty provide educational guidance and mentorship in a nurturing, faith-based environment.

  • You will receive close, personal attention from highly qualified faculty throughout your program
  • Our faculty are certified nurse practitioners experienced in clinical practice and online teaching
  • Graduates are eligible to sit for national certification exams with ANCC and/or AANPCB
Nurse Practitioner with Patient

Family Nurse Practitioner

As a family nurse practitioner, you are an advanced health care provider with the knowledge, skills and abilities to care for patients across the lifespan and in various settings. Multiple pathways are available for registered nurses with an associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree.

DNP MSN Certificate
Student with Patient

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, you are an advanced health care provider with the knowledge, skills and abilities to care for patients across the lifespan and in various settings. Multiple pathways are available for registered nurses with an associate or bachelor's degree or for certified primary care nurse practitioners with a master’s or doctoral degree.

DNP MSN Certificate
SIM Lab Experience
Sub-Specialty for Family Nurse Practitioner

Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Our emergency nurse practitioner track offers pathways for certified family nurse practitioners to expand their knowledge, skills and abilities to care for patients across the lifespan in acute care settings. Pathways are available for family nurse practitioners with a master’s or doctoral degree.

DNP Certificate
Meagan Terry
 
“I feel blessed for the opportunity to learn from such compassionate leaders.”—Meagan Terry, Class of 2024
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