Academic Programs
Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
Overview
If you’re ready to take the next step in your nursing career, 91ɬ University’s Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program equips you to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across the lifespan. Designed for working nurses, this flexible online MSN-FNP degree prepares you to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients in a variety of healthcare settings — while staying grounded in compassionate, faith-informed care.
At 91ɬ, you won’t just gain advanced clinical knowledge — you’ll develop the confidence and leadership skills to make a lasting difference in your community.
Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Opportunities
91ɬ University understands the demands of working nurses. That’s why the MSN-FNP program is designed with flexibility and real-world application in mind.
- 100% Online Coursework – Complete your degree while balancing work and family responsibilities
- Clinical Placement Support – Guidance to help secure meaningful, hands-on practicum experiences
- Experienced Faculty – Learn from nurse educators and practitioners who bring real-world expertise
- Faith-Integrated Learning – Deliver care that treats the whole person — body, mind, and spirit
Quick Program Details
Online Tuition: $525 Per Credit Hour
Next Start Online: December 2026
Time to Complete: 2 years
*Time to complete can be reduced with prior learning and transfer credits
Other Available Concentrations
Leadership/Education
Develop the skills to lead healthcare teams and shape the next generation of nurses through a Leadership/Education track focused on administration, instruction, and advancing quality patient care.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Gain the expertise to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health disorders as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families.
Career Outlook
Graduates of the MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner program are prepared for a wide range of advanced practice roles in today’s growing healthcare landscape.
Employment opportunities include:
- Primary care clinics
- Physician offices
- Hospitals and health systems
- Community health centers
- Urgent care facilities
- Rural and underserved healthcare settings
Family Nurse Practitioners are in high demand, with strong job growth driven by increased access to healthcare and a focus on preventive care.
Courses & Competencies
Master of Science in Nursing
Total Credits: 49
For a full breakdown of each course, reference the academic catalog located in Academic Resources.
Core Requirements
- Foundations for Advanced Practice
- Health Care Informatics
- Research Sustaining
- Advanced Nursing Research Strategies I & II
- Advanced Nursing Research Analysis
- Health Promotion & Disease Prevention in Diverse Populations
- Financial, Ethics, Org Behavior & Health Policy Management
- Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan
- Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan
- Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan Didactic
- Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan Practicum
- Capstone
Concentration
- Primary Care of Infants, Children & Adolescents Didactic & Practicum
- Primary Care of Adults in Families Didactic & Practicum
- Primary Care Across the Lifespan Practicum
- Transition in Leadership for the Nurse Practitioner