How long does it take to become a nurse practitioner after RN?

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asked Jan 18, 2019 in Higher Education (university +) by Clarkgatth (280 points)
How long does it take to become a nurse practitioner after RN?

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answered Jan 19, 2019 by Jamie (44,960 points)
After becoming a RN it takes around 4 to 6 more years to become a nurse practitioner.

To become a nurse practitioner you need to complete an Associate's degree program to get your Associates Degree which takes two years and then you also need to complete a bachelor's degree program to get your bachelor's degree which takes 4 years.

So expect it to take at least 6 years to become a nurse practitioner unless you already have those degrees.

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