Online Master of Science in Nursing–Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)
Become a Family Nurse Practitioner in Less Than Three Years
Grow your skills and opportunities as a Family Nurse Practitioner with Rockhurst University’s Online MSN-FNP program. As an FNP, you’ll enjoy greater flexibility, personal fulfillment, a higher salary, and increased opportunities to pursue a more traditional work schedule.
This online FNP program is designed for RNs with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) who are interested in providing primary care for patients of all ages.
Rockhurst University’s CCNE-accredited online MSN-FNP program provides:
- 100% online coursework in addition to clinical hours and one campus immersion
- Full-time or part-time option, designed for busy nurses with the flexibility to switch during the program
- Delivery by the highly respected Saint Luke's ™ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
- Full clinical placement services and preceptor matching support provided
- Preparation for either AANP or ANCC FNP licensure exam upon graduation
Guided by Jesuit values, Rockhurst University prepares advanced practice nurses to care for the needs of the whole person through rigorous academics, rich and varied clinical experiences, and a spirit of inquiry and reflection.
Affordable
Competitive tuition
Work while you study
Full- or part-time flexibility
Free clinical placement
Preceptor matching services
- BSN degree from an accredited institution
- Active RN license
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- 2 Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Check state authorization
- Must reside in one of the following states: Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, or West Virginia
- 49 credit hours
- 750 clinical hours
- $734.69 per credit hour
- 3 starts per year
- 6 semesters (full-time)
- 8 semesters (part-time)
- 1 campus immersion
- 1 virtual immersion
Advanced Practice Nursing Foundations
Incorporate scientific and theoretical concepts from nursing and other relevant disciplines to improve nursing practice in various settings
Evidence-Informed Quality Improvement
Adopt a lifelong learning approach to care that draws upon research and data to ensure safety and quality for patients and organizations
Leadership, Systems, and Policy
Serve as an effective and collaborative nurse leader from organizational, systems, and policy perspectives
Students from Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia are welcome to apply to the online FNP program. Please see our State Authorization page for more detailed information.
Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences is approved by the State of Missouri to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). As a participating institution, Saint Luke’s College may offer online programs to students in other SARA member states without seeking authorization in that state.
Rockhurst University and Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The online Master of Science in Nursing–Family Nurse Practitioner is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)*.
*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Rockhurst University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
