Master's degree

Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner

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30 months

Approximate Program Length

48

Total Credits

$540

Cost per Credit

Online & campus

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Take charge as a family nurse practitioner. In as little as 30 months and an intensive, five-day in-person residency, you can earn a Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner. Whether online or on-campus, you will be qualified to take a more hands-on role in diagnosing and treating patients.

Assume leadership roles in advanced nursing practice and educational settings
Effectively diagnose, treat and educate on patient disease states
Perform comprehensive or symptom-focused physical exams
Order, perform and interpret diagnostic and screening tests
Offer preventive care

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Nurse Bridge Program

If you have an active RN license and a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field, our Nursing Bridge Program helps experienced nurses like you earn your MSN degree — saving you time and money. You’ll start with three BSN courses and then move into the program specialty that fits your career goals.

Courses

1

Course at a time

8

Weeks per course

6

Courses per year

Program Details

Requirements

You’ll need 48 credits to complete this Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.

11 Core Courses

Here’s where you’ll pick up the majority of your program-specific knowledge. By the time you finish these courses, you should have the confidence and skills needed in this field.

0 General Education Courses

0 Elective Courses

Core Courses:

NRP/513: CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF THEORY AND RESEARCH
NRP/508: HEALTH POLICY AND ROLE OF THE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE
NRP/511: ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
NRP/507: ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
NRP/531: ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT I
NRP/571: ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT II AND CLINICAL PROCEDURES
NRP/555: ADULT AND GERIATRIC MANAGEMENT I
NRP/556: ADULT AND GERIATRIC MANAGEMENT II
NRP/563: MANAGEMENT OF WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES
NRP/543: MANAGEMENT OF PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT POPULATIONS
NRP/590: FINAL PRECEPTORSHIP

General Education Courses:

Elective Courses:

Schedule

Your academic counselor will help you schedule your courses for the Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner.

What you'll learn

When you earn your Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner, you’ll be equipped with concrete skills that will help you provide patient care in the advanced practice role.

Topics covered in this degree include:

Demonstrating accurate clinical decisions based on information obtained through health history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests and screening procedures
Utilizing theory and evidence to provide health protection, health promotion and disease prevention interventions to improve or maintain optimum health for all family members
Treating common acute and chronic physical and mental illnesses, and common injuries, in people of all ages to minimize the development of complications, and promote function and quality of living
Applying ethical principles in delivering care to patients across the lifespan
Practicing lawfully based on state Nurse Practice Acts and/or regulatory guidelines

Program Purpose Statement

The Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner is a post-licensure education program designed for nurses with current RN licensure who wish to obtain a master’s degree and prepare for advanced practice as a family nurse practitioner (FNP). The program educationally prepares nurses for advanced practice, including how to function in leadership roles in practice and educational settings, and emphasizes comprehensive, preventative care in addition to treatment. As part of this program, students are required to complete a five-day residency on campus that requires the student to fulfill competency checkoffs of both clinical and procedural skills under the direction of faculty. Graduates are eligible to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (FNP-BC) credential or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Family Nurse Practitioner-Certified (FNP-C) credential.

Careers & Outcomes

Possible career outcomes for graduates of this program

The data below reflects recent conditions in a dynamic and changing Arizona labor market, which may be different when you graduate. University of Phoenix does not and cannot guarantee employment, salary levels, or career advancement, as those outcomes vary by many factors specific to the individual. This data is not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Related occupations ¹

Arizona

Registered Nurses

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Salary range ²

$65-89k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

58841

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

Arizona

Nurse Practitioners

Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education.

Salary range ²

$92-129k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

2485

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

What can you do with a Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner?

A MSN/FNP can prepare you to be a:

Family nurse practitioner
Nurse practitioner
Advanced practice registered nurse

Our MSN/FNP program meets the educational requirements in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and Utah for graduates who want to pursue advanced practice nursing licensure and certification at the master’s level. The program is currently available online to residents of these states and also on-campus in Phoenix and Southern California. Check for additional information about professional licensure in your state of residence.

26 %

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for nurse practitioners is projected to be much faster than average between 2018 and 2028.

BLS projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Tuition

Paying for school

Keep the same fixed, affordable tuition from start to finish of your degree program, even if it takes longer than you planned. That’s our promise: no matter what surprises life brings, you can count on us.

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Student Experience

An education that fits your busy life

Balancing family, work and school

Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.

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Online or campus-based learning

Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.

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Around-the-clock support and resources

You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.

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Accreditation & Faculty

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Programmatic accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)* and this program is aligned with leading industry organizations, such as:

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN®)
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Real-world faculty

25

Average years of industry experience

7

Chief Executive Officers

85 %

Of surveyed students would recommend their instructors

Faculty Spotlight

As I meet people, if there's something I can do to help them figure out how to get on the path that they want to get on, then I feel honored to be able to do that.”

Dr. Kimberly Long

Faculty, College of Nursing

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