What kind of education does one need to work as a nurse in a medical practice?

To become a nurse practitioner you first need to become a registered nurse. That typically involves 4 years of education to receive your Bachelor's in Nursing. From there it's recommended that you try to work a few years before going for your Master's. However some programs will allow you to enroll in a graduate program to become an APRN after receiving your Bachelors without work experience.