Cleveland State University FNP Programs
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School of Nursing
- Cleveland State University School of Nursing established in 1964
- Dean: Vida Lock PhD, MSN, BSN
- Faculty: 20+ members
- Accreditation: The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Fun Fact: Cleveland State’s campus is the largest footprint in downtown Cleveland
MSN Specializations at Cleveland State University
The College of Nursing offers four tracks for prospective students: specialized populations, nursing education, forensic nursing, and clinical nurse leader (CNL). Each track prepares students for advanced specialized practice. All courses are taught online with the exception of the MBA portion of the MSN/MBA track. Additional program information includes:
- A member of the Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
- Interdisciplinary graduate certificates offered in gerontological studies, nursing education, and school nurse licensure preparation
- MSN students must complete a total of 400 clinical hours
- Prepares graduates for board certification examination
- Courses are offered in a sequence to allow students to complete the MSN degree in approximately 2 ½ years
Nurse Practitioner Programs from Cleveland University
There are currently no Nurse Practitioner programs from Cleveland University.
Top Online FNP Degree Programs
It was not always possible to earn a family nurse practitioner degree online, but shifts in education have allowed more accredited schools these programs entirely online. While online FNP programs are still relatively new, dozens of master and doctoral nurse programs are available. To see if a school offers the right program for you, use the links below to contact a school to learn more.
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Georgetown University — Georgetown University is one of the few schools offering an online program for student pursuing a career as a family nurse practitioner. Established in 1789, Georgetown is one of America's oldest institutions for higher education and now offers over 100 programs through its eight schools from business to medicine and healthcare. |
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Kaplan University — In addition to its several online nursing programs, Kaplan University has a Master of Science in nursing practice. Originally the American Institute of Commerce founded in 1937, Kaplan is one of the largest online schools with 70 campuses across the country and offers almost 200 online programs at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. |
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University of Phoenix — The University of Phoenix offers more than 200 online programs with dozens available in the nursing field such as an MSN in Health Informatics program. Founded in 1976, Phoenix has become a massive higher-learning institution with over 200 campus locations worldwide. |
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Capella University — Capella University is an accredited school based in Minneapolis offering 46 undergraduate and graduate degrees in 146 areas of study online. This includes several nursing degrees like the MSN in Nurse Education (bridge option also available). Capella was founded in 1991, but has already amassed over 37,000 students from almost 60 countries. |
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Philadelphia University — An online MSN in Midwifery degree from Philadelphia University is a great option for students wanting to become family nurse practitioner. Founded over 100 years ago, PHU is an accredited college with three schools and undergraduate and graduate programs in over 40 areas of study from design and commerce to science and healthcare. |
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