MSN FNP Program
Start HereMSN FNP Program Overview
The MSN FNP Program is designed for learners who already hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing. This program prepares graduates to become an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with specific emphasis on the role of Family Nurse Practitioner. The MSN FNP content is grounded in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing and evidence based on national standards and research related to current practice, education, legislative, and research trends in health care and local needs along with various guiding principles, documents, and regulations.
The MSN FNP program is only offered in the following states:
Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio,
South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Program Features
- Graduate in just 24 months
- Program consists of online instruction, one in-person seminar, and preceptorship experiences
- CCNE Accredited MSN
MSN FNP Program Focus
The curriculum is designed to prepare nurses who are on the Family Nurse Practitioner track. Learners in the Family Nurse Practitioner track will develop advanced knowledge and skills in assessment (including differential diagnosing), intervention (including prescribing), and management within the construct of patient-provider relationship and patient-centered care across the lifespan. The learner will be prepared to function as an effective member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team and to provide consultation, collaborative management and/or referral.
A total of fifty-five (55) semester credits consisting of different combinations of courses are required for the conferral of the MSN degree. These courses include: core, direct care core, electives, specialty, and practicum. Thirty-six-point five (36.5) credit hours will be dedicated to didactic theory learning, and eighteen-point five (18.5) credit hours will be dedicated to practicum experiences. Learners can complete the MSN FNP program in six (6) academic semesters or ninety-six (96) academic weeks of instruction.
Application Deadline
All Master's program applications must be submitted by July 20th, 2025.
The next start for all Master's programs is Sept 2nd, 2025.
Start your application today by clicking the button then selecting your desired program. Applications are broken up by program and alumni status.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for the MSN FNP program is $550 per semester credit.
Tuition does not include the non-refundable application fee or any course resources fees. The College reserves the right to change its tuition and fees at any time, with a 30-day notice.
View the MSN FNP academic year (2 semesters) cost of attendance (COA):
Financial Estimate
When getting your financial estimate, you will see the total cost of attending Nightingale College, as well as the calculation of your housing and food consumption. That is not an amount you will pay to the college; it is an estimate of total cost of living while attending college.
Program Accreditation
The master’s degree Family Nurse Practitioner track (MSN FNP) at Nightingale College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
If you want to find out more about Nightingale’s Programs Accreditation, check Accreditation and Affiliation.
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