Georgetown University FNP Programs
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School of Nursing and Health Studies
- Georgetown University School of Nursing and Health Studies established in 1903
- Dean: Martin Y. Iguchi
- Faculty: About 70 full-time, 80 part-time
- Students: Approximately 900 undergraduate, second degree, and graduate students
- Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education and The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Fun Fact: Georgetown is the oldest Catholic, Jesuit university in the United States
MSN-FNP Specialization at Georgetown University
Georgetown University offers an MSN-FNP track that prepares registered nurses to provide independent general care for families. Classes focus on health promotion, disease prevention, assessment, and management of common acute and chronic illnesses. Students can elect to take courses online on a part-time or full-time basis. Additional program information includes:
- Post Master’s Certificate option available (19 credits)
- 44-46 credit hours required for the degree
- Prepares graduates for board certification examination
- Admissions handled on a rolling basis with start dates in January, March, May, August, and November
Nurse Practitioner Programs from Georgetown University
- MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner
- MSN: Nurse Midwifery/Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
- MSN: Nursing Education
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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