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“If you are willing to put the effort into your work, the faculty will meet you where you are and help you get where you need to be.”
Tracy Hardy, DNP, Associate Professor of Practice, Rivier University
New Hampshire’s healthcare system is undergoing a quiet but powerful shift, with nurse practitioners (NPs) emerging as key figures in delivering accessible, patient-centered care. In a state that balances small cities with a largely rural landscape, NPs are often called upon to serve as primary care providers, especially in communities where physician shortages are most pronounced. With full practice authority and a growing role in preventative and chronic care management, NPs in New Hampshire are helping reshape how and where care is delivered.
As the demand for healthcare professionals grows, so does the need for advanced training and expanded roles. According to CareerOneStop.org (2025), in 2022, New Hampshire employed around 1,520 nurse practitioners. By 2032, that number is projected to rise to 2,290—an increase of 51 percent.
This impressive growth reflects both the expanding scope of the NP profession and the state’s strategic response to healthcare access challenges. For registered nurses ready to take the next step, New Hampshire offers a range of accredited online NP programs designed to prepare clinicians for a high-impact, autonomous future in care delivery.
Meet the Expert: Tracy Hardy DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Dr. Tracy Hardy has over 30 years of nursing experience, with a background in internal medicine and college health as an APRN. Since 2009, she has served as an educator in the graduate nursing program at Rivier University. She also acts as the medical director of Rivier University Student Health Services.
A dedicated member of the Rivier community, Dr. Hardy has supported long-term connections with nursing students and participated in faculty-led mission trips for students. In recent years, she has presented extensively at local, state, regional, and national levels, sharing her expertise on topics such as firefighter occupational cancer risk and telehealth. She currently serves as a member-at-large with the NHNPA board of directors.
In 2022, Dr. Hardy’s DNP research was published in the Journal of Cancer Education. Her manuscript, titled “Firefighter Occupational Cancer Risk: Starting the Conversation,” addresses the critical health risks facing firefighters.
NPSchools.com: What do you wish the public understood about nurse practitioner programs in New Hampshire?
Dr. Hardy: Students who are enrolled in nurse practitioner (NP) programs are often registered nurses who structure their time to be able to advance to a higher level of practice, while continuing to work as registered nurses. Nurses who complete advanced practice programs are prepared to practice at a higher level, using the highest level of evidence we have to improve patient outcomes. Many programs are offered online for students across the nation while maintaining a quality, rigorous education.
Nurse practitioner students are required to complete 500 to 750 clinical hours before the end of their program. Those hours further expand on the nursing experience the students have before they enter the program. There are many different tracks to choose from: family, acute care, psychiatric, pediatric, geriatric, and they all prepare graduates to diagnose and prescribe.
NP programs in NH prepare NP students to enter a workforce that affords them independent practice authority here in the state of NH.
NPSchools.com: What advice would you give to aspiring nurse practitioner program students?
Dr. Hardy: The goal is not to complete the program in the shortest time possible, but to thoroughly absorb all the content and program information to best improve individual and population outcomes. Passing the certification exam may be the first step, but improving patient outcomes is a lifelong process.
Students should ensure the timing of their program is right because NP programs are rigorous. Time management skills, discipline, and flexible schedules are keys to success, but know that self-care during such an intense program is also key. Take some time to get a few years of nursing experience before entering an NP program. It will really help you develop the critical thinking piece that is essential to the advanced nursing role.
There are many different specialty areas to choose from. Be sure you choose the path you are most passionate about. If you are passionate about nursing but feel you don’t have what it takes, you are wrong! If you knew everything coming into an NP program, then we wouldn’t need NP educators.
If you are willing to put the effort into your work, the faculty will meet you where you are and help you get where you need to be.
Most Affordable Online NP Programs in New Hampshire (Ranked by In-State Tuition)
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NP Practice Authority in New Hampshire
How Much Do Nurse Practitioners Make in New Hampshire?
| United States | New Hampshire | |
| Number of NPs Employed | 307,390 | 1,790 |
| Average Salary | $132,000 | $133,660 |
| 10th Percentile | $97,960 | $106,160 |
| 25th Percentile | $109,940 | $120,270 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $129,210 | $132,440 |
| 75th Percentile | $149,570 | $143,010 |
| 90th Percentile | $169,950 | $160,750 |
| Source: BLS May (2024)—the latest data available as of June 2025 | ||
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