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Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner

Start your family nurse practitioner master's degree

Take charge as a family nurse practitioner. In as little as 29 months and an intensive, five-day in-person residency, you can earn a Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner. Whether online or on-campus, you will be qualified to take a more hands-on role in diagnosing and treating patients. Graduates are eligible to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (FNP-BC) credential or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Family Nurse Practitioner-Certified (FNP-C) credential.
The program is currently available online and on-campus in 爱污传媒.

Nurse Bridge Program

If you have an active RN license and a bachelor鈥檚 degree in an unrelated field, our Nursing Bridge Program helps experienced nurses like you earn your MSN degree 鈥 saving you time and money. You鈥檒l start with three BSN courses and then move into the program specialty that fits your career goals.

Ignite Your Passion

Start when you're ready

Courses

Browse courses for your online FNP degree

Education should hold practical value. That鈥檚 why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.

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Requirements: 48 credits

You鈥檒l need 48 credits to complete this Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the听University鈥檚 Prior Learning Assessment.

11 Core Courses

Here鈥檚 where you鈥檒l pick up the majority of your program-specific knowledge. By the time you finish these courses, you should have the confidence and skills needed in this field.

11 Core Courses

Schedule

Your academic counselor will help you schedule your courses for the Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner.

Tuition

Paying for school

Tuition is charged per credit in a course. Courses are typically 4 credits, but can range from 4-8 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.

Master's cost per course

$2,355/ course

Cost per credit听

Credits per course

Resource fee

$540

x4

+ $195

Estimated cost per course

$2,355

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What affects the overall cost of my program?

Your full program cost can vary by:听

  • Savings opportunities.鈥疓et your degree faster and for less with eligible transfer credits, scholarships and work experience credits. Students with eligible credits and relevant experience can save up to $6,800 and 9 credits off their master鈥檚 degree.

With our Tuition Guarantee, you pay one flat, affordable rate from the moment you enroll to the day you graduate from your program.

Earn your master鈥檚 degree faster and for less with eligible savings opportunities:

Financial aid

You may have options when it comes to paying for college tuition and expenses, such as federal grants and loans. Our finance advisors can answer your questions about financial aid and can help guide you through the process.

Federal Student Loan Basics

Careers & Outcomes

What can you do with听a Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner?

Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.

An MSN/FNP can help prepare you to be a:

Top skills learned in this program:

  • Advocacy

  • Nursing practice

  • Planning

  • Problem solving

  • Research application

Ready to get started?

Start your application for free or request additional information.

What you鈥檒l learn

When you earn your Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner, you鈥檒l be equipped with concrete skills that will help you provide patient care in the advanced practice role. You鈥檒l learn how to:

  • Synthesize Advanced Practice assessment to generate accurate clinical decisions.
  • Integrate theory and evidence to provide holistic health care services to improve or maintain optimum health for all family members.
  • Manage holistic health care for individuals and diverse populations across the lifespan.
  • Integrate ethical principles in delivering care to patient across the lifespan.
  • Synthesize state Nurse Practice Acts and/or regulatory guideline to practice lawfully.

40% Growth

According to the听, job growth for nurse practitioners is projected to be much faster than average between 2023 and 2033.

The BLS Projected Growth for 2023-2033 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS鈥 projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to 爱污传媒 students or graduates.

Our MSN/FNP program meets the educational requirements in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and Utah for graduates who want to pursue advanced practice nursing licensure and certification at the master鈥檚 level. The program is currently available online to residents of these states and also on-campus in 爱污传媒.听

Check for additional information about professional licensure in your state of residence.听

Admissions

Apply for free 鈥 no application fee, no obligation.

Starting your degree is a big decision 鈥 and we want you to feel great about it. That鈥檚 why we remove obstacles from your application.

  • No cost to request prior transcripts
  • No GMAT
  • No essay required

Receive 1-on-1 support

You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1]听Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.

[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)

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Receive 1-on-1 support

You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1]

[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)

Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.

Call us at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.

Student Experience

An education that fits your busy life

Balancing family, work and school

Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.

Online learning

Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.

Around-the-clock support and resources

You have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.听

Computer requirements for courses

Many course assignments will require you to use a computer to complete and submit your assignment.听

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Faculty Spotlight

Professionals dedicated to you

Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of听28+ years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.

Beverly Jensen

I definitely understand how difficult it is for students who have a family. I try to make my classes as 鈥渦n-stressful鈥 as possible.

Beverly Jensen
2020 Faculty of the Year

MSN, RN, CNE

I definitely understand how difficult it is for students who have a family. I try to make my classes as 鈥渦n-stressful鈥 as possible.

Accreditation

Count on the quality of your education

programmatic accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the 爱污传媒 are accredited by听the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

This program is aligned with leading industry organizations, such as:

  • American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN庐)
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  • National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
CCNE Accredited

Current RN license required.听