Central Coast

Nurse Practitioner

A Nurse Practitioner provides advanced health care to patients in a hospital or other large healthcare setting. You’ll liaise with other health professionals and contribute to patient treatment plans. Nurse Practitioners may conduct health checks and arrange necessary testing. You might monitor medications and vital health indicators.

Nurse Practitioners should have strong knowledge in their field and be able to adapt their skills as needed. It’s important you can work as part of a team and remain calm during challenging situations. Nurse Practitioners should have good personal skills and be able to communicate well with patients, families and staff. You may have to work a range of shifts in this role.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $143,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a nurse practitioner?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Nursing

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $76,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Clinical Nursing

Distance, Online
18 - 24 months
$8,890 - $83,268
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $59,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Advanced Nursing Practice

On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$6,668 - $24,416
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Advanced Nursing

Online
18 - 24 months
$33,996 - $39,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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