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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.
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.
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Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.
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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.
Your academic counselor will help you schedule your courses for the Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner.
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with labor market researchers like Lightcast to find in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Your previous eligible college credits can save you time and money – helping you to graduate faster. That’s why we’ve accepted transcripts from 5,000+ institutions, so you can apply eligible transfer credits from an institutionally accredited university or college toward a degree of your choice.
Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.
| COA Components | Masters Nursing Licensure/Certification |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees¹
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$12,936
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Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
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$1,632
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Transportation
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$1,632
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Miscellaneous personal expenses
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$660
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Living Expenses²
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Food
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$3,180
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Housing³
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$6,144
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Federal student loan fees
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$108
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Professional Licensure/certification⁴
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$613
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Dependent care expenses
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$0
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Disability related expenses
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$0
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Total COA
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$26,905
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1The tuition component is based on a per credit weighted average for the credential level across the entire University.
2The University allows the same living expense amounts for students in all living arrangements and dependency statuses.
3The living expense component for students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) only includes an allowance for food.
4The licensure/certification component included in the final academic year of the program is an average of fees charged by all states the program is offered in by credential level and college.
Starting with your first course, every new, qualifying student will be awarded up to $1,000. Because scholarships shouldn’t just be for the chose few – they should be accessible to all working adults, like you.
You have options when it comes to paying for college tuition and expenses, such as federal grants and loans. Our finance advisors can answer your questions about financial aid and can help guide you through the process.
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Learning can lead to earning. Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.
An MSN/FNP can help prepare you to be a:
Top skills learned in this program:
Advocacy
Nursing practice
Planning
Problem solving
Research application
Start your application for free or request additional information.
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. You’ll learn how to:
40% Growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for nurse practitioners is projected to be much faster than average between 2021 and 2031.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2021-2031 is published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Our MSN/FNP program meets the educational requirements in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, 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.
Check for additional information about professional licensure in your state of residence.
Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.
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You’ll have a support team of real people you can lean on to encourage your success as a student. Start a conversation about your future with one of our enrollment representatives today.
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Gabriel G., Enrollment Rep
You’ll have a support team of real people you can lean on to encourage your success as a student. Start a conversation about your future with one of our enrollment representatives today.
Call us at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.
Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
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.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of 26 years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)[2] and this program is aligned with leading industry organizations, such as:
[2] The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education , 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Current RN license required.
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
This program is available in select locations in Arizona. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative for more information. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam.
