Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner Online
Face any healthcare challenge with increased competence and confidence when you earn your ACEN-accredited MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner online.
Program Overview
Expand your role in healthcare with an MSN – FNP online
Take the next step toward an even more fulfilling nursing career with a Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner degree featuring 100% online coursework. Unlike most advanced nursing programs that tend to lead away from the bedside, the MSN – FNP degree will deepen your relationship with a patient by giving you the knowledge and resources to provide more comprehensive care and to increase positive healthcare outcomes.
The demand for family nurse practitioners continues to grow across all settings, from urban areas to rural communities. FNPs serve an urgent healthcare need and enjoy a rewarding career with in-depth comprehensive patient responsibilities. As fewer physicians choose to specialize in primary care and many primary care physicians approach retirement, FNPs competently and increasingly fill the void.
Designed for working nurses and accredited by ACEN, A-State’s affordable online MSN – FNP program combines 100% online coursework with relevant clinicals to increase your knowledge and leadership skills. By applying critical inquiry to theory and practice, you will expand your ability to provide lifelong patient care in a wide range of specialties and settings.
Upon successful completion of the MSN – FNP program, graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination administered by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and/or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
For state approvals, please consult the Program Map.
In this online family nurse practitioner program, you will learn how to:
- Synthesize theories and concepts to guide clinical judgment
- Assist in providing primary care by performing standard procedure skills
- Conduct both physical and differential diagnoses to determine appropriate treatment
- Work with patients and their families to develop plans to maintain/improve health and manage/treat illnesses and chronic conditions
- Develop patient-centered care that respects diversity and unique characteristics of individuals and populations
- Assume leadership and collaborative roles in planning, providing and managing healthcare services
- Work within complex health systems and diverse populations to effect safe, cost-effective quality healthcare
- Apply unique skills, such as radiology interpretation, tele-health practices, and dental health
- Demonstrate professionalism and accountability to ethical and legal standards
- Utilize information systems and technology to evaluate patient care programs, outcomes and systems
- Synthesize theories and concepts to guide clinical judgment
- Assist in providing primary care by performing standard procedure skills
- Conduct both physical and differential diagnoses to determine appropriate treatment
- Work with patients and their families to develop plans to maintain/improve health and manage/treat illnesses and chronic conditions
- Develop patient-centered care that respects diversity and unique characteristics of individuals and populations
- Assume leadership and collaborative roles in planning, providing and managing healthcare services
- Work within complex health systems and diverse populations to effect safe, cost-effective quality healthcare
- Apply unique skills, such as radiology interpretation, tele-health practices, and dental health
- Demonstrate professionalism and accountability to ethical and legal standards
- Utilize information systems and technology to evaluate patient care programs, outcomes and systems
As a graduate of this online nursing program, you will be prepared to work as a family nurse practitioner across a variety of healthcare settings, including:
- Internal medicine clinics
- Family practice clinics
- Community clinics
- Long-term care facilities
- Specialty clinics
- University student health centers
- Rehab centers
- Ambulatory care centers
- Home healthcare
- Correctional facilities
- Retail clinics
- Internal medicine clinics
- Family practice clinics
- Community clinics
- Long-term care facilities
- Specialty clinics
- University student health centers
- Rehab centers
- Ambulatory care centers
- Home healthcare
- Correctional facilities
- Retail clinics
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Accreditation
The associate, baccalaureate, master's/post-master's certificate and Doctor of Nursing Practice nursing programs at Arkansas State University, located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Contact ACEN by mail at 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326 or by phone at 404-975-5000.
Tuition
A-State tuition is an outstanding value with pay-by-the-course flexibility
Our online family nurse practitioner program offers the same affordable tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Important dates you need to know
Ideal for working nurses, Arkansas State online programs are delivered in an accelerated format with multiple start dates each year.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 9/30/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/3/24 | 10/11/24 | 12/6/24 |
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/18/24 | 1/2/25 | 1/10/25 | 2/28/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/7/25 | 5/2/25 |
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Admissions
These are the steps to being admitted to our online MSN – FNP program
We know you're busy, so we've streamlined the A-State admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Students who are interested in the MSN – FNP online program must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. Review full admission requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- BSN degree
- Current unencumbered RN license
- Complete online application and submit application fee
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program of nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
- Minimum overall undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.25 (4.0 scale)
- Official transcript(s) submitted by the registrar of any college/university you have attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the granting institution.
- Current unencumbered RN license
- Documentation of 1,500 RN practice hours prior to admission
Additional Information
As part of the student’s file, the following information is required to be completed prior to starting the first course (or the applicable course):
- A background check completed within the last 12 months
- This document is not required to render an admissions decision.
English Proficiency Requirements
This program requires a high level of English proficiency to meet academic and clinical objectives, along with meeting the criteria for licensure. You may be required to provide proof of English proficiency per A-State School of Nursing English Proficiency Standards. Additionally, if you’ve ever attended a professional program in the past, you may be required to provide a letter of good standing.
Meeting the admissions requirements does not guarantee admission. Students will be admitted based on space availability.
International Students
Students from non-English speaking countries or for whom English is not a native language must take one of the following tests:
Request all official transcripts be sent directly to A-State from all colleges or universities attended. Save time by requesting transcripts be sent electronically.
This program requires a high level of English proficiency to meet academic and clinical objectives, along with meeting the criteria for licensure. You may be required to provide proof of English proficiency per A-State School of Nursing English Proficiency Standards. Additionally, if you’ve ever attended a professional program in the past, you may be required to provide a letter of good standing.
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
Courses
Preview the coursework of the Family Nurse Practitioner program
Students in the Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner online program must complete a total of 41.5 credit hours. Required coursework includes seven core courses (20 credit hours), three emphasis courses (9 credit hours) and six practicum courses (12.5 credit hours with a total of 750 clinical hours). The practicum/clinical hours must also be done in a state in which Arkansas State has State Operating Authority. Please consult the Program Map for state approvals.
Visit the Course Registration page to view the course schedule for this degree.