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The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Family Nurse Practitioner program is an accelerated 64-credit graduate program designed for Registered Nurses (RNs) to become Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs). The program provides essential skills and knowledge to care for patients across the lifespan, focusing on advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health promotion.

Why Choose This Program?

  • CCNE-accredited*
  • Herzing University Clinical Placement Pledge
  • 100% Online Coursework: Online coursework with inter-professional educational opportunities to enhance your learning.
  • Dual Credit Toward DNP: Earn dual credit towards a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or follow the RN to BSN to MSN-FNP pathway for additional qualifications.
  • Accelerated Pathway: Go from ADN to FNP in our accelerated RN to MSN program, or earn your BSN along the way in the RN to BSN to MSN-FNP track.
  • Career-Focused Curriculum: The program covers key topics such as pathophysiology, pharmacology, health promotion, adult, geriatric, and pediatric healthcare, providing you with a solid foundation for your FNP career.

*The master's degree program in nursing at Herzing University - Madison is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Herzing University is approved to offer programs in an online learning modality through association with the main campus in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Herzing University

Herzing University is an accredited, private nonprofit institution with 11 campuses across eight states and an online division. Located in the heart of Milwaukee and founded in 1965, more than 45,000 alumni have graduated from Herzing's career-focused, flexible, and comprehensive master's, bachelor's, and associate degree, and diploma programs. The University's School of Nursing includes a competitive Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Students can also major in a variety of other fields including healthcare, technology, business, and public safety. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Herzing University as a leading institution and for some of the top online programs in the nation. Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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