Family Nurse Practitioner MSN Degree Program
Master of Science in Nursing Degree in Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN FNP)
Good health is a lifelong concern. South University’s Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN FNP) degree program is designed to prepare future nurse practitioners to care for their patients, no matter their age. By earning an MSN degree in nursing, you can encourage healthy behaviors to help patients and families thrive. The MSN FNP program is designed to help our students further their nursing career by specializing in FNP*, with a well-rounded education to help graduates provide the best possible care.
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*Graduates are required to pass the national certification exam and obtain a state license in order to work in the field. (Exam names vary by program.) Please refer to the State Professional Licensure Determination and National Certification/Licensure section of the University catalog for additional information. South University cannot guarantee each graduate will pass the required licensure examinations. South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Master of Science in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
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