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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
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Program Overview
The MSN Family Nurse Practitioner track is a 49 credit hour program designed to train nurses to function at the level of an Advanced Practice Nurse and be eligible to test with the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners to obtain board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. This mostly online program can be completed in five semesters full time or eight semesters part time and incorporates 750 clinical hours in all populations (pediatrics, adolescents, adults, older adults). Graduates are well positioned to assume roles in family practice, urgent care centers, some specialty practices, emergency departments and retail health. Students come to campus in Greenville for 3 days selected semesters to meet with faculty, interact with their classmates, and learn new skills to help them to be successful in their field.
The Family Nurse Practitioner concentration will prepare you to serve as an FNP in a clinic, a hospital, or an industrial setting. You’ll be ready to serve your patients with compassion and competence. In addition to the rewarding work, you’ll receive excellent compensation in your field. Average salaries range from $90,000 to $110,000.
Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
49
Program Type: Master’s
I-20 Approved: No
I-17 Approved: No
Details
Program Director: Program Director: Dr. Jaclyn Gaulden, Program Coordinator: Dr. Catherine Wilson
Class Format: Hybrid
Program Duration: 5 semesters full time or 8 semesters part time
Start Date: Fall: August
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
A bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required to enroll in this program.
- Transcript Required
All official college transcripts must be submitted as part of the application process for this program.
- Additional Admission Requirements
1-2 years of nursing experience recommended.
- Application Deadline
The application deadline for this program is March 15.
Career Outcomes
*Salary estimates are sourced from Lightcast.
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