Program Overview

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner

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.

Program Details

• Total Credit Hours: 49
• Program Type: Master’s
• I-20 Approved: No
• I-17 Approved: No

Program Director and Coordinator

• Program Director: Dr. Jaclyn Gaulden
• Program Coordinator: Dr. Catherine Wilson

Class Format and Duration

• Class Format: Hybrid
• Program Duration: 5 semesters full time or 8 semesters part time
• Start Date: Fall: August

Suggested Class Sequence

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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