The Family Nurse Practitioner MSN program will prepare you to function as a primary caregiver. With accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, you can enjoy more career autonomy and have significant career potential. After graduating, you’ll also be prepared for national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
One of the Shortest Nurse Practitioner Program in Georgia
This program is online or conducted on ÎÞÂë±ä̬’s Kennesaw campus one weekend a month and is one of the shortest nurse practitioner program in Georgia, with only five semesters full time or eight semesters part time.
Emphasis on Practicum Experiences
The Family Nurse Practitioner courses provide hands-on training and in-depth knowledge focusing on practicum experiences. Courses explore healthcare theory, pharmacology, research, assessment, clinical management, diversity, and other concepts necessary for success as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
The Family Nurse Practitioner learning environment at ÎÞÂë±ä̬ is welcoming, with small classes promoting collaboration with peers and faculty members. The program has a broad array of practicum sites in north Georgia, so you can put your skills to work and expand your professional network. The courses are taught by expert doctoral faculty who are experienced educators with relevant real-world experience.
Program Format: Hybrid
Number of Credit Hours: 44 Total Hours
Entry Term: Fall
Time to Complete: Two-Year Program
Application Deadlines:
The need for skilled and experienced family nurse practitioners has increased dramatically in recent years, thus this program does not require GRE. It does require one year of full-time professional experience as a Registered Nurse (which must have occurred within the last five years and have involved direct patient care). You must also have a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from a nationally accredited institution. Program admission is very competitive so be sure to submit your application, application fee, and all required documents by the priority deadline: Jan. 15.
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Well-Respected in the Marketplace – ÎÞÂë±ä̬ nursing graduates have been sought after by Georgia’s top-tier healthcare employers for the past 45 years.
Affordability – ÎÞÂë±ä̬’s Family Nurse Practitioner program is offered at a far lower cost than private universities and for-profit programs.
Valuable Hands-on Components – The program has established relationships with a broad array of preceptor practicum sites in north Georgia.
Tuition Reimbursement - Many local healthcare employers offer tuition reimbursement for graduate study. Check with your employer’s human resources personnel to find out if you qualify.
Class Schedule – ÎÞÂë±ä̬’s NP classes are either 100% online or meet one weekend a month on the Kennesaw campus. It’s one of the shortest Family Nurse Practitioner programs in Georgia.
The Family Nurse Practitioner degree will prepare you for a wide array of career paths to choose from, including clinical and nonclinical opportunities.