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Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)

Overview

The Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) program is designed for professional RNs who seek advanced or private practice opportunities. This CCNE-accredited master's degree nurse practitioner program prepares students for APRN licensure and board certification. Students will blend theory, practice, and scholarly inquiry and graduate ready to practice or to seamlessly continue to doctoral level study.

Program Details

• The program is designed for busy RNs, coupling rigorous academics with the flexibility working RNs need.
• The hybrid schedule combines online learning and synchronous virtual classes along with two face-to-face seminars that take place twice a year for practicum students.
• Practicum experiences begin in the latter half of the program of study, providing advance notice for scheduling needs.
• The program requires a minimum of 750 clinical hours.
• The program consists of 55 credits and can be completed in 7 semesters.
• The cost of a typical 3-credit graduate degree course is $1,653.
• Wilmington University tuition is based on cost-per-credit, and students only pay for the courses they need to complete their MSN-FNP degree.

Instruction and Faculty

• Faculty are experienced, active nurses and health care practitioners who understand the challenge of balancing shift work, family, and master's degree courses.
• Their rich and diverse experience in today's complex health care environment keeps this nurse practitioner MSN degree program on the leading-edge of methodology and practice.

Related Degrees and Certificates

• MSN in Nursing Leadership
• M.S. in Nursing Leadership + MBA or M.S. in Management in Health Care
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Post-MSN Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate
• Post-MSN Nursing Leadership Graduate Certificate

Program Formats and Locations

• The program is available in an online format.
• The online format allows for flexibility and accessibility for working RNs.

Career and Industry Outlook

A MSN-FNP degree opens the door to clinical practice and career growth, providing advanced practice opportunities for RNs.

Accreditation

The master's degree program in nursing at Wilmington University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.