Program Overview

College of Nursing

The College of Nursing offers a variety of academic programs, including the Family Nurse Practitioner with Primary Care Focus.

Family Nurse Practitioner with Primary Care Focus

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) assumes responsibility for promoting, maintaining, and restoring health to individuals and families across the life span. FNPs also identify health risks, promote wellness, and diagnose and manage acute and chronic illness. The FNP focuses on comprehensive primary care promoting healthy lifestyles for patients across the lifespan in settings such as private practice, physician offices, and community health centers. Graduates are academically prepared to sit for national certification exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

Admission Term Date and Application Deadline

• Spring 2026: November 14, 2025
• Fall 2026: July 10, 2026

Program Features

• Flexibility for working professionals (Didactic courses in seven-week format)
• 49 credit hour online program over 7 semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer)
• 775 total clinical clock hours
• Innovative simulation lab experiences incorporated
• Two admission cycle per year (Fall and Spring)
• Curriculum aligned with the:
  • The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (AACN, 2021)
  • Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification & Education (2008)
  • National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF, 2022)

Program Information

• During specialty courses, usually the last three semesters, NP students:
  • May be asked to come to campus a maximum of three times per semester
  • Will participate in formative evaluations using innovative simulation lab experiences
• May be required to travel 200 miles or more to fulfill appropriate clinical requirements
• There is a Nurse Practitioner major fee (Tuition/Fees)
• State Authorization

Tuition

• Resident Student Tuition: $552.00 per semester credit hour
• Non-Resident Student Tuition: $782.00 per semester credit hour

Graduate Programs

The College of Nursing offers various graduate programs, including:

• Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner
• Doctoral programs
• Certificate programs

Undergraduate Programs

The College of Nursing offers undergraduate programs, including:

• RN to BSN Online Degree
• Traditional BSN with Flexible Option