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Modern Approach. Human Connection.
Felician University’s online Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) program is designed for those seeking to treat patients across the lifespan in the modern world. Our innovative approach to nursing education and the deep connections fostered among students, devoted faculty and community shape a distinct experience as you accomplish your goal of becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner.
CCNE Accredited*
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Ranked 2nd (tied) in New Jersey for Best Online MSN Program
U.S. News & World Report 2024
Ranked Nationally for Best Online MSN Program
U.S. News & World Report 2024
- 47 credit hours
- 750 clinical hours
- $765.96 per credit hour
- A 20% Ed Assist discount may be available to New Jersey students who work in the Hackensack/Meridian and RWJ/Barnabas health systems
- One on-campus residency
- Three intakes per year (Spring, Summer, Fall)
- Two years and three months / Seven semesters
- Full-time with two courses per semester
- CCNE accredited*
- BSN from accredited program (approved by Board of Nursing)
- 3.0 GPA
- Unencumbered RN license
- Two letters of recommendation
- Undergraduate courses in nursing research, statistics, health assessment
Expand your career opportunities and prepare for leadership roles in the healthcare system by enhancing your current nursing knowledge and clinical competency. Gain knowledge and skills to provide primary care to patients of all ages in diverse settings such as private practice, community health centers, health care systems and universities to improve the health of diverse populations.
Learn to incorporate simulation and technology into practice, provide evidence-based care and prevention, and advance nursing science. You’ll gain the experience necessary to prepare you for working independently and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to best improve the health and wellbeing of patients across the lifespan.
- Low tuition rates from a top-ranked university
- Become a Family Nurse Practitioner in as little as two years and three months
- Coursework is 100% online (except clinical hours and one campus residency)
- Start when it’s convenient for you with three starts per year
- Clinical placement support is integrated into the program with a dedicated clinical placement team, who identifies and secures quality placement sites and preceptors near your community
Felician University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Master of Science in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)*.
* The master’s degree program in nursing and post-graduate APN certificate program at Felician University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)
State Authorization
Students from the following states are welcome to apply to Felician University’s online Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner program:
- Connecticut
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
This course provides an overview to the theoretical underpinnings and research that provides a foundation to advanced nursing practice and evidenced based practice. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of a wide range of theories and the application of research. Students will identify a problem, develop a robust nursing research question supported by theory, and synthesize and critically evaluate evidence for application across diverse populations in healthcare. Prerequisites: Undergraduate courses in nursing research and statistics.
(4 credits)
The focus of this foundational course in the advanced nursing program is the development of skills required for advanced health assessment. The content of this course focuses on the comprehensive history, physical and psychological assessment of clients across the lifespan. The course provides an opportunity to integrate theoretical knowledge with clinical assessment skills through the systematic performance of complete and focused health assessments. Differentiation of normal developmental variations and pathophysiologic changes are emphasized incorporating advanced clinical reasoning and critical thinking within the scope of advanced practice nursing. This course includes 60 virtual lab hours.
(3 credits)
This theoretical course for FNP students focuses on care of the pediatric population from birth through adolescence. It incorporates scientific underpinnings of pharmacology, pathophysiology and advanced health assessment skills. Didactic content includes growth and development assessment, health promotion and education, screening, anticipatory guidance, and illness prevention. The course incorporates concepts of epidemiology for evidence-based treatment modalities, risk identification and reduction. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based diagnosis and management of common acute and chronic health problems in the pediatric population. Diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, follow-up care, and situations requiring referral are reviewed. Culturally responsive care for diverse, vulnerable and underserved populations is stressed.
(3 credits)
This clinical practicum experience for the FNP student focuses on the care of clients throughout the lifespan. Working with approved preceptors in designated clinical sites, students will complete culturally responsive focused and comprehensive health assessments, perform health screenings and provide health education/ risk reduction strategies for clients from adolescent through older adult and frail elderly. Utilizing evidence-based practice and accepted clinical guidelines, students will develop diagnostic reasoning strategies, differential diagnoses and management plans for common episodic and chronic conditions for clients in the primary health care settings. Care of diverse, vulnerable and underserved clients is emphasized. Intensive laboratory experiences focus on EKG and x-ray interpretation, tele-health skills, and acute care procedure skills. Students are required to function safely in the clinical setting and meet the identified clinical competencies for the adult-gerontology population with increasing independence and moderate amount of guidance. This course includes 250 clinical hours.
(4 credits)
Learn More
We’re here to answer any questions you may have about the program, including enrollment, tuition, admission requirements, curriculum details, and more.
Nursing is About Connection
Your coursework is 100% online, but that doesn’t mean you’re alone. During your MSN-FNP nursing education, you’ll receive focused attention from our doctoral-prepared faculty. You’ll also take part in a campus visit that includes practical skill-building in our nursing resource and simulation center while interacting face-to face with instructors and fellow students. Lastly, you’ll be connected with our clinical placement team who will help find local clinical opportunities for you to learn from experienced professionals or preceptors. Below are commonly asked questions regarding clinical placement.
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How does the clinical placement process work?
You’ll work with our dedicated clinical placement team who will walk you through the process and be your primary point of contact. Based on your goals and where you live, your Student Success Coach will collaborate with you to identify an appropriate site and preceptor for you within a reasonable driving distance from your home.
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How should I prepare for nursing clinicals?
You will be in close communication with your Student Success Coach all the way through to graduation. They will ensure you complete all clinical requirements and meet deadlines, and will answer your questions, verify your clearance requirements, and walk you through the nursing clinicals checklist.
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When will I receive my clinical placement details?
You will receive a notification from your Student Success Coach prior to each clinical start date. Once the placement has been confirmed and communicated, you are encouraged to begin working directly with your clinical preceptor to establish a schedule.
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What can I expect during my nursing clinicals?
All clinical nursing experiences are slightly different because nurses work in a variety of health care facility environments. You will begin your clinical rotations after the required background checks, physical examinations, and Clinical Skills Competency Intensive have been successfully completed, and you receive “approval to start” your clinical placement from Felician. During your clinical rotation, you will be under the close supervision of your preceptor and Felician University clinical faculty.
Your Way to Success
Step one
Complete the form to get started
Enter your information and instantly access your digital program guide.
Step two
Speak with an advisor
An advisor will reach out to you, or you can schedule a call at a time that is right for you.
Step three
Submit your application
Gather the information you need and get started on your application.
Step four
Get started on your MSN degree
Confirm your admittance and earn your online MSN degree in as few as 2.3 years.
Caitlyn Stewart
Nursing Major
“Felician has been instrumental in shaping my career by providing me with invaluable opportunities to develop as a leader. One of the highlights of my time at Felician was being honored with the Sister Mary Alma Pilarski Spirit of Nursing award. This award is granted to a student who not only embodies the qualities of leadership in nursing practice but also contributes significantly to fostering a positive image of nursing. The opportunities and recognition I received at Felician played a pivotal role in helping me secure my dream job as an ICU Pediatric Nurse at NewYork-Presbyterian.”
Thursile Limontas
Nursing Major
“Felician has equipped me with the resources I need to succeed in the medical field. From comprehensive tutoring services to well-stocked libraries and the instant availability of professors, the university has ensured that I feel fully prepared for the challenges ahead.”
Felician University at a Glance
To become a Family Nurse Practitioner, you must first earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and pass the NCLEX-RN to become a licensed RN. The next step is to earn your MSN with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner and complete the clinical experience work. Upon completion of the degree, the graduate must take and successfully pass a national certification exam to become a certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
The total annual median income for full-time Family Nurse Practitioners is $115,000.
Source: https://www.aanp.org/news-feed/are-you-considering-a-career-as-a-family-nurse-practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioners practice in diverse environments including private practice, community health centers, health care systems and universities.
These two primary care roles contain considerable overlap with one key distinction: the life stage of the patient. Family Nurse Practitioners serve patients across the lifespan.
Yes. Felician University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Master of Science in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The master’s degree program in nursing and post-graduate APN certificate program at Felician University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)
Felician University’s online MSN-FNP is recognized by numerous rankings and accolades, such as U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, our online MSN-FNP is designed for the modern world, with an innovative approach to nursing education connecting technology, students, faculty and community.
This seven-semester program requires 47 credits of coursework and 750 clinical hours. It can be completed in two years and three months.
The online MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner program costs $765.96 per credit hour for a total degree cost of $36,000.12, excluding fees. A 20% Ed Assist discount is available to NJ students who work in the Hackensack/Meridian and RWJ/Barnabas health systems. With this discount, the Felician online MSN-FNP offers the lowest cost in the state of NJ.
Simulation Technology
The Barbara J. Toscano Nursing Resource and Simulation Center occupies 11,000 square feet in the Education Commons building on the Rutherford campus. The Center mirrors a hospital setting where high fidelity Patient Care Simulators are used to provide students with a realistic patient experience. A/V equipment, cameras, and microphones are used with simulations. All of these educational technologies promote active learning and assist the faculty in transitioning students towards their professional role as safe, competent nurses.
