Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Nurse practitioners are in high demand, with 40 percent job growth projected from 2024 to 2034.1 They also provide a wider scope of patient care than registered nurses, making this role essential to solving advanced health care challenges. With Sacred Heart University’s MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner program, you can engage in a rewarding education that puts you on track for an FNP career. The online courses and clinical experiences deliver skills and qualifications for conducting physical exams, diagnosing diseases and treating common illnesses and injuries. Plus, prepare to offer health care guidance within diverse family systems and empower patients to make lifestyle choices that benefit their long-term health. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master’s degree program in nursing, the Doctor of Nursing Practice, and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Sacred Heart University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Clinical Nurse Leader, Nursing Management & Executive Leadership, and Nursing Education specialization: BA or BS degree with a major in nursing, and a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0; RNs can also have an associate degree or a diploma in nursing and a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing with a minimum nursing and overall GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializations: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college with a GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 Official transcripts of all prior nursing and academic work Two letters of recommendation, with at least one from a direct supervisor Completed criminal background check Résumé Statement of professional goals Prerequisites: Undergraduate course in statistics (minimum of grade C or better) and an undergrad health assessment course (minimum of grade C or better) if applicant does not hold an undergrad degree with a major in nursing. Undergraduate research course recommended. Proof of individual and professional liability insurance coverage