Grand Canyon University FNP Programs

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College of Nursing

Grand Canyon University College of Nursing established in 1982
Dean: Anne M. McNamara PhD, RN
Faculty: 150+ members
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Fun Fact: 4-credit courses allow students to complete degree programs in less time

MSN Specializations at Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon offers seven MSN tracks: nurse educator, nurse leader, healthcare informatics, public health, acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP), family nurse practitioner (FNP), and adult clinical nurse specialist (CNS). As a Christian university, an emphasis is placed on Christian values and ethics. Students can elect to take courses online, on-site, or a combination of both. Additional program information includes:

Post Master’s Certificate options available
45-60 credit hours required for the degree, depending on area of specialty
Prepares graduates for board certification examinations
No wait list for students interested in online nursing program

Nurse Practitioner Programs from Grand Canyon 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.

MSN in FNP Specialization

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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MSN in Nurse Practitioner	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. School Info Click Here
MSN in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner MSN in Nurse Midwifery	University of Cincinnati — If you want to advance your career in nursing, the University of Cincinnati offers online degrees for nursing professionals including an MSN in Women's Health or Nursing Midwifery. UC was founded in 1819 and while the school now has over 42,000 students, the student to faculty ratio is only 15 to one, so you get the support and attention you need as you pursue your degree. School Info Click Here
MS in Nursing MSN in Health Education MSN in Health Informatics	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. School Info Click Here
MSN in Nurse Educator MSN in Educator Bridge	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. School Info Click Here