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Master of Science in Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner

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Program Overview

The Master’s degree in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) provides students with a bachelor’s degree in nursing with the advanced knowledge and skills to become primary healthcare providers in a variety of healthcare environments. The FNP program focuses on wellness, health promotion, disease prevention, and patient care education in primary care settings and provides graduate scholars rewarding opportunities in the promotion of health and wellness for local, state, and national communities.

The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Possible Career Options

Our Master of Science Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) provides students with rewarding opportunities across various healthcare environments. Our FNP program equips graduates with the advanced knowledge and skills essential in promoting individualized, holistic care. 

Family Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

School Nurse Practitioner

Emergency Nurse Practitioner

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