Nurse Practitioner Tracks

Choose a specialty based on the population you want to serve and care setting. FNP focuses on primary care across the lifespan, PMHNP specializes in mental health, and dual tracks expand scope and flexibility. Consider your long-term career goals, clinical interests, and preferred patient populations when selecting a track.

FNPs provide primary care for patients of all ages, while PMHNPs diagnose and treat mental health conditions. Dual track programs combine two specialties, such as FNP/PNP or AGNP/FNP, allowing graduates to practice across multiple populations and settings with a broader clinical scope.

Dual NP tracks can increase career flexibility by preparing graduates to care for multiple patient populations. They may open more job opportunities in diverse settings but often require additional coursework and clinical hours. This option is ideal for students seeking broader scope and long-term adaptability in their careers.

Each track aligns with national certification standards and includes specialty-specific coursework and supervised clinical hours. Graduates are prepared to sit for board certification exams relevant to their track, such as FNP or PMHNP, and enter practice with the competencies required for safe, effective patient care.