Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner Master's Program

Frontier Nursing University has the #3 Best Online Family Nurse Practitioner Master’s Program according to rankings compiled and released by U.S. News and World Report on January 25, 2022.

A Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is an advanced practice nurse who manages the healthcare of individuals and their families by providing preventive and primary care, promoting health and wellbeing, and helping their patients manage chronic conditions. FNPs conduct routine checkups and assessments, order and interpret tests, make diagnoses, prescribe medications, and initiate and manage treatment plans for their patients.

Specialty Track Overview

• Earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Post-Graduate Certificate (PGC).
• Complete your coursework online.
• Attend full- or part-time. FNU offers every course every term.
• Enjoy two brief on-campus immersion experiences.
• Complete your clinical practicum in your home community.
• 675 clinical hours for the MSN plus an additional 360 hours for the DNP.
• View Program of Study.