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
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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