Drexel University FNP Programs
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College of Nursing and Health Professions
- Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions established in 1890
- Dean: Gloria Donnelly, PhD, RN, FAAN
- Nursing Faculty: 75+ members
- Accreditation: National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Fun Fact: Drexel University was one of the first nursing schools to offer an online learning format
MSN Programs at Drexel University
Drexel University offers online graduate MSN programs in many different specialties including adult acute care, adult psyche care, women’s health nurse practitioner, and nurse leadership. Students can also enroll in various clinical and research-based certificate programs. Most programs require between 50-65 credits to graduate and include clinical rotations. Additional information includes:
- Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate is available for individuals who have earned a master’s degree in nursing and nurse practitioners with another certification
- Prepares graduates for board certification examinations
- Fast track options are available for registered nurses
- MSN adult acute care, adult psyche, and the women’s health nurse practitioner programs require on-campus visits
Nurse Practitioner Programs from Drexel University
- MSN: Clinical Trials Research
- MSN: Contemporary Nursing Faculty
- MSN: Innovation and Intra/Entrepreneurship in Advanced Nursing Practice
- MSN: Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Management
Top Online FNP Degree Programs
To become a family nurse practitioner (FNP), a master’s degree in nursing is a professional requirement. Below are the top online accredited colleges that offer MS in nursing degree programs, suitable for FNPs. You can request information by clicking the college's logo.
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Georgetown University — The MSN with a specialization in family nursing from Georgetown University enables licensed RNs to transition into careers as family nurse practitioners. The focus of this FNP program is to provide its students with the technical expertise and clinical skills necessary to prevent disease, promote health, and manage and assess illness within families. |
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Kaplan University — With its main campus in Davenport, Iowa, Kaplan University is one of the largest online colleges in the nation. Kaplan's online MSN degree for nurse practitioners allows licensed RNs with bachelor's degrees to advance their careers with flexibility and affordability in mind. It is one of the ideal online choices for those seeking to become family nurse practitioners. |
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University of Phoenix — The College of Nursing at the University of Phoenix offers several Master of Science in nursing degree programs with different specializations for aspiring nurse practitioners. Within the program, areas of concentration available for study include health education and health informatics. |
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Capella University — For those individuals aspiring to become educational leaders in the field of nursing, Capella University offers two degrees: the first is a regular MSN program in nursing education for those who already practice nursing and have earned a BSN degree. They also offer an MSN bridge program that accepts non-nurse students with bachelor's degrees. |
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South University — For working healthcare professionals with busy career schedules, the flexibility offered by the South University master's degree program in nursing may be an ideal fit. Individuals looking to advance their careers within the healthcare industry and become family nurse practitioners will find that graduating from this program will surely open doors to new opportunities. |
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