New Hampshire is expected to experience a "silver tsunami" in the coming decades. By 2030, it is predicted that nearly half of the state's residents will be over age 65, creating a strong demand for primary healthcare providers, including nurse practitioners.
Nurse practitioners in New Hampshire have a high degree of professional autonomy. A collaborative practice agreement with a physician is not required to legally diagnose and treat patients or to prescribe medication.
New Hampshire nurse practitioners, on average, earn $93,000 annually. Their professional organization is the New Hampshire Nurse Practitioners Association.
Some of the top NP programs in New Hampshire include:
- Rivier College. Located in Nashua, Rivier College offers Master's-level Family Nurse Practitioner and Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner programs for both BSN and non-BSN-prepared nurses. The College has a unique "bridge option" for nurses who have a Bachelor's degree in another field.
- University of New Hampshire. The University of New Hampshire offers a master's-level Family Nurse Practitioner program. They also offer a post-master's certificate option for nurses who have previously completed a master's degree but wish to become certified as a nurse practitioner.
- Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing. Although the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing is physically located in Kentucky, it is a leader in distance education and has long helped graduates become nursing leaders within their home communities. Frontier offers a master's-level, community-based Family Nurse Practitioner program that provides a strong emphasis on the business of primary care. The school also offers DNP-level Family Nurse Practitioner and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner programs.
Accredited schools with NP programs in New Hampshire:
