In order to become a family nurse practitioner, a registered nurse must pass a board certification. Rockhurst's Online MSN-FNP program helps prepare students to pass their certification exams offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Rockhurst University Online graduates have maintained a 100% first-time pass rate for certification exams, a statistic that exceeds the national average.

In order to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, a registered nurse must pass a board certification. Rockhurst’s online psych NP program helps prepare students to pass their certification exams offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Rockhurst University graduates have maintained a 92% first-time pass rate for certification exams, a statistic that exceeds the national average.

Family nurse practitioners work with all age groups, from pediatrics to adult-gerontology, resulting in high demand for FNPs. FNPs are able to diagnose and treat conditions through assessment of patient health history, perform physical examinations, place orders for preventative screenings and diagnostic testing, make medical diagnoses and help treat and educate patients towards healthy lifestyles.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners work with patients across the lifespan with mental health disorders or substance abuse problems. They provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment; psychotherapy for individuals and groups; psychotropic medication prescription/management; and advocacy for patients, populations and families. PMHNPs focus on delivering holistic mental health care and facilitating strong therapeutic relationships with patients experiencing acute and chronic mental/psychiatric disorders.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, nurse practitioners have a 38% projected job growth by 2032, making nurse practitioners one of the fastest-growing occupations within the decade. With over half of the states allowing nurse practitioners full practice authority, they are able to help bridge the gap from physician shortages.

Earning an MSN-PMHNP degree is an effective way to increase your earning potential as a nurse. While salary can depend on the state, the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in the U.S. is $126,260 per year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2023). Graduates of Rockhurst’s Online MSN Dual FNP-PMHNP program may see a quick return on investment in either option of a full-time or part-time education as the demand for FNPs and PMHNPs continues to grow.

The online MSN Dual FNP-PMHNP program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Rockhurst University and Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

You will learn from active clinicians who bring real-world experience into the online classroom. As trusted Rockhurst faculty members, they are committed to your success as an advanced practice nurse.

Yes. Clinical placement services are built into the cost of the program. A dedicated Rockhurst placement coordinator will identify an appropriate site and preceptor within a reasonable driving distance from where you live.

The online FNP program is offered on a full-time and part-time basis. The full-time track takes 8 semesters to complete, while the part-time track takes 11 semesters.

The online Dual FNP-PMHNP MSN program requires 63 credits of coursework and 1,250 clinical hours to graduate.

The online MSN-FNP program costs $765 per credit hour, plus $1,750.00 per practicum course, for a total program investment of $54,105, plus fees. Financial aid may be available to our online students.