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RN to MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner Online Overview
Prepare for an autonomous career as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) through an online, faith-based program that aligns with your life and values.
Spring Arbor University's uniquely designed, online RN to FNP program is ideal for working nurses interested in advancing their credentials from ADN to MSN, or ASN to MSN.
As a student in the online RN to MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner program, you will:
- Prepare to treat patients of all ages through learning experiences that center on care across each stage of the lifespan
- Earn your BSN and MSN degree without skipping a beat
- Continue working full-time as you earn your degree on your schedule
- Enjoy a week off between classes with our 7-1-7 model (seven-week courses, one-week breaks)
- Prepares you to sit for the certification exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Spring Arbor University's online RN to MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner program is CCNE-accredited* and highly ranked for academic quality.
*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, post-master certificates, and doctor of nursing practice programs at Spring Arbor University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
If you already have your MSN, we offer a Post-Master’s Certificate-FNP that can be completed in 18 to 24 months, depending on prior coursework.
Ranked #1 Best Online FNP Program
RN to MSN - FNP Program Fast Facts
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- Four-year program
- 87 credits total
- 625 clinical hours
- One four-day campus residency during the third year
Designed for Working Nurses
- Online, asynchronous coursework
- Four intakes per year
- Take one seven-week course at a time and enjoy a week off in between
- Flexible login times — complete your assignments on your schedule
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- Four-year program
- 87 credits total
- 625 clinical hours
- One four-day campus residency during the third year
Designed for Working Nurses
- Online, asynchronous coursework
- Four intakes per year
- Take one seven-week course at a time and enjoy a week off in between
- Flexible login times — complete your assignments on your schedule
Online RN to MSN - FNP Program Curriculum
For a complete listing of RN to FNP courses, contact us for a program guide.
Prepares the family nurse practitioner student to examine evidence-based principles of nursing care in the context of family and nursing theory, and apply this knowledge to clinical practice within diverse family systems, from a Christian perspective. Students will consider and apply the knowledge, skills, and competencies that are the essential to the holistic management of the child bearing women/family, both as an independent provider and within a multidisciplinary team. Students will focus on the care of healthy ante-partum women and those with health pattern variations that result in at-risk pregnancy. Emphasis is placed on collaborative management of women and families during pregnancy. Concepts focused on promoting wellbeing will be explored with emphasis on family interventions that promote resiliency as well as the health and wellbeing of the family.
Focuses on the delivery of advanced nursing care with the knowledge and skills essential for comprehensive health assessments, analysis of data, formulation of diagnoses, development of therapeutic plans, and implementation of preventative care, health promotion, and maintenance activities for diverse adult clients.
Bridge programs are perfect if you are looking to advance your clinical, analytical and professional development skills while continuing to practice nursing. In addition to a more comprehensive skill set, you will gain the experience and competencies needed for career advancement, leading to higher salaries, greater autonomy and potential leadership roles.
This depends on where you would like to practice. In some states, FNPs can practice independently. FNPs work in a variety of healthcare settings, including:
- Hospital outpatient clinics
- Private group practices
- Community health centers
- Schools
To be accepted in SAU’s Online RN to FNP program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Associate degree in nursing or diploma in nursing leading to RN licensure
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended
- 3.0 GPA calculated from the most recent 60 academic credits
- An unrestricted, unencumbered, current nursing license from the state of employment; license must be kept current throughout the program
- Short personal statement
- Completed online application
SAU’s online RN to MSN-FNP program can be completed in as few as four years.
Take one course at a time while enjoying a week off between classes with our 7-1-7 model (seven-week courses, one-week breaks).
Typically, our RN to Family Nurse Practitioner classes have 20-25 students.
Alleviating primary care shortages in underserved U.S. counties would save over 7,000 lives annually and boost life expectancy in the U.S. by two months.*
You will prepare to expand critical primary care access through SAU's online RN to MSN Family Nurse Practitioner program.
FNPs can provide the full spectrum of primary care services, as primary care physicians do. They prescribe medication, perform examinations, diagnose illnesses and provide treatment for patients ranging from infants to older adults.
In some states, FNPs can practice independently. FNPs work in a variety of healthcare settings, including:
- Hospital outpatient clinics
- Private group practices
- Community health centers
- Schools
The median annual wage** of FNPs is $115,000, which is 42 percent higher than RNs.***
*National Council for Mental Wellbeing
**American Association of Nurse Practitioners
***U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Grow as a Christ-Centered Nurse
At Spring Arbor University, it is a privilege to provide a Christ-centered nursing education to our students and to participate in their journey. You will grow spiritually, personally and professionally throughout this program and will gain a better understanding of what it means to live out your faith as a nurse.
While the Christian faith is the foundation of our program, we welcome all students regardless of personal faith. All students will benefit from introspection and critical thinking as they consider how to meaningfully care for patients of different faith backgrounds.
Watch this video for more information on our faith-based philosophy.
Student Testimonials
Kody discusses how faith-based learning helps him fulfill his calling as a nurse.
As an SAU online MSN student, Susan bird understands school is a big transition from start to finish we're ready to support you.
Shedding light on how the online MSN program naturally fits into her life.
SAU understands nurses without having to compromise work over school as an FNP student
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