Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner

Help Provide Care and Guidance for Those in Your Community

Even with shifting changes in the perception of the family dynamic, the true essence of the family unit remains the same. Norwich’s online Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN FNP) track will enhance your ability to deliver the highest level of care and guidance to an increasingly diverse patient population. Through advanced theoretical, research-based, and scientific instruction, you’ll learn valuable skills that are crucial when every second counts.

Program graduates also earn the knowledge and skills required to be prepared to sit for the FNP national certification board examination offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

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100% online coursework

Complete coursework 100% online

Four start dates throughout the year

Choose from four start dates throughout the year

No GRE/GMAT required

Apply with no GRE/GMAT required

Prepare for certification exams

Prepare for certification exams

Online MSN FNP At a Glance

Credit Hours:  
45

Time to Completion:  
As few as 27 months

Transfer Credits Accepted:  
Up to 12

Maximum Number of Students Per Class:  
15

Cost Per Credit Hour:  
$825;
$550 per credit hour for military, veterans, first responders and some Federal employees

Calendar

Next Start Date:
Winter: November 18, 2024

Application Deadline:
Winter: November 8, 2024

What Will You Learn in the MSN FNP Program?

Norwich’s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to help you grow in your nursing career. It includes core coursework focused on the roles of the advanced nurse, healthcare systems, practice and policy, theoretical foundations of practice, research for evidence-based practice and quality improvement practice, and technology.

The remaining courses are focused on your area of specialization, Family Nurse Practitioner.

Why Earn Your Family Nurse Practitioner MSN at Norwich University?

  • Complete all coursework 100% online in as few as 27 months
  • No entrance exam required
  • Learn from an experienced staff of doctoral-level faculty
  • Receive personal attention with classes capped at approximately 15 students
  • 660 hours of clinical practice and experiential learning
  • Financial assistance and scholarships available
  • Study with a curriculum that’s carefully matched to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Master's Education
  • Prepare to sit for the Family Nurse Practitioner national certification board examination

What Are the Admission Requirements?

  • A bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited (either by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)) undergraduate nursing program, or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by a NACES approved agency.
  • An active license as a registered nurse in your state of practice that is unencumbered.
  • If English is not your first language, proof of English language proficiency is required. This can be demonstrated in one of three ways:
    • TOEFL - a minimum score of 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (Internet-based test) is required.*
    • IELTS – a minimum composite score of 6.5 is required.*
    • The applicant holds a baccalaureate or master’s degree from a college/university/institution in which the primary language of instruction was English.
  • International applicants who are not licensed as registered nurses in the U.S. must achieve a passing score on both the English and nursing sections of the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) examination.
  • A cumulative GPA of 3.00 or greater on a 4.00 scale. (Applicants with a GPA below 3.00 must demonstrate a GPA of 3.00 or higher for the last 60 undergraduate hours of his/her nursing program.)
  • Undergraduate courses in statistics and research.
  • Graduate testing is not required.

Please Note: All eligibility requirements are expected to be met unless noted in specific articulation agreements or memoranda of understanding (MOUs).

What Is the Application Process?

A complete application consists of the following:

  • Application form
  • RN license
  • Resume
  • Official transcript of your conferred undergraduate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited university
  • Letter of intent
    • This letter should include an introduction of yourself and your professional goals. In addition, it should cover the following areas: Current area of nursing practice, Reason for pursuing additional education, Ways you plan to apply your degree
  • One letter of recommendation from a nurse leader/manager or supervisor that can attest to your readiness for all graduate-level work
    • The letter of recommendation should be submitted on professional letterhead
    • An additional letter of recommendation may be requested by the Program Director during the application review process

A Tradition of Serving Those Who Serve

At Norwich, we’re proud of our strong military heritage. We understand the unique needs of military personnel, military spouses, and first responders, so we’ve tailored our program to meet those needs.

Our substantially discounted tuition rates and dedicated military support help ensure that you can receive the best possible education, regardless of your background.

For non-military individuals, our program offers an opportunity to learn from experienced faculty and gain valuable skills in the healthcare field.

Learn more about our proud military history.

 

Tuition Assistance Point of Contact at Norwich University

Shaun McCaughey
Associate Registrar
smccaugh@norwich.edu
Phone: 802-485-3305
Fax: 802-485-2533

Accreditation & Recognition

New England Commission of Higher Education

Norwich University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The master's degree program in nursing and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Norwich University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Faculty

Our online MSN programs are led by dedicated faculty members who are subject matter experts in a variety of advanced nursing fields. Through their scholarly insight and practical, real-world experience, you’ll learn methods for safe and effective assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in caring for individuals and groups while collaborating with other professionals.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

The Master of Science in Nursing, with specializations in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, is designed to prepare students for advanced practice. The requirements for professional licensure or certification vary by state. Norwich University has determined that the Norwich nursing program meets or does not meet the educational requirements for state licensure. Please review our Professional Licensure Disclosure.