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Master of Science in Nursing - FNP

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Our MSN-FNP program is designed for those who have graduated from an accredited program (with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above) and hold an RN or a bachelor's degree.
Financial aid is available.
Completion of the MSN-FNP program means you are set up for a successful career as an advanced practice nurse focused on family medicine.
Our program allows the flexibility for you to earn your MSN with FNP concentration on your time, in your home.
Our holistic approach to educational excellence means you will gain the in-depth skills and advanced learning you need to lead and to inspire others to embrace healthy living.
msn-fnp Program

Flexible and Affordable.
All that's missing is you.

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Pricing
$35,328

Pricing

$35,328 for nurses from partner institutions. $37,440 for nurses from non-partner institutions.

Flexibility

Complete our MSN-FNP program in as little as 28 months with six different start dates per year.

Benefits

Preferred tuition rate for nurses at partner institutions extends to spouses and family members as well as members of the military.

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Connect with Your Future.

You will earn your MSN-FNP by completing 48 credits and a minimum of 750 hours of precepted clinical work (split across four courses). A minimum of 39* credits must be taken at Salve Regina University to obtain your master’s degree. To apply, you must have an RN license that is current and in good standing, and you must have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher in your BSN. All qualified students are eligible for admission regardless of race, color, age, gender, disability, religion or national origin.

*students can only transfer a maximum of 9 credits

Comparison

There is a Difference

Salve Regina University

$35,328
$736 / nursing credit hour

Simmons College

$67,680
$1,410 / nursing credit hour

Regis College

$45,080
$980 / nursing credit hour

URI

$35,045
$763 / nursing credit hour

Coursework

Nursing Curriculum

Salve Regina University welcomes you! Our online MSN with a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and through it, you will explore innovative learning opportunities that ensure your future is focused on making a positive impact on others.

Working toward your MSN-FNP highlights your leadership skills and empowers you to encourage others to embrace healthy living and social justice. Upon graduation, you will join other nursing professionals who advocate daily for the well-being of individuals, families and the communities in which they live. Ready to use your leadership, purpose and commitment to make an impact? Focus on your future and apply to Salve Regina University's fully online MSN-FNP today.

Required courses

nur503

Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology

nur505

Foundations of the APRN

nur511

Global Influences in theAdvanced Management of Care

nur512

Advanced Health Assessment

nur514

Advanced Healthcare Informatics

nur520

Research for Evidence-Based Practice

nur534

Advanced Care for the Maternal and Family Unit

nur535

Pharmacologic Principles for Advanced Practice Nursing

nur536

Advanced Care for the Pediatric Patient

nur540

Application of the Advanced Practice Nurse Role I

NUR550

Advanced Practice Care I

NUR552

Advanced Practice Care II

NUR555

Application of the Advanced Practice Nurse Role II

NUR565

Application of the Advanced Practice Nurse Role III

Educational Excellence. Progressive Approach.

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1934, Salve Regina University is a Catholic institution known for excellence in learning and fueling the imagination of students to bring forward progressive ideas that marry intellect and spiritual growth.

Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, we enroll nearly 2,700 undergraduate and graduate students from across the globe. Our programs are designed to support a world that is harmonious, just and merciful by integrating student experience and personal values with competency in theory and in practice.

Step Confidently Into Your Future
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To apply to Salve Regina University's online M.S. in nursing program, prospective students must complete the application online at admissions.salve.edu/apply.

Applicants must also provide official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions and show verification of their RN license.

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