Kaplan University FNP Programs

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School of Nursing

Kaplan University established in 1937
Dean: Sheila Burke, MSN, MBA, RN
Nursing Faculty: 100+ members
Accreditation: The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), and The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Fun Fact: Kaplan partners with Newsweek to incorporate case studies and breaking news into its online courses

MSN Specializations at Kaplan University

Kaplan University MSN program offers five specializations for students: family nurse practitioner, nurse administration, nurse educator, informatics, and adult-gerontology nurse practitioner. Classes are offered online, supplemented by a practicum experience in which students partner with a mentor in the field to gain hands-on experience. Additional program information includes:

Post Master’s Certificate option available (19 credits)
63 credit hours required for the degree
Prepares graduates for board certification examination
The family nurse practitioner specialization is available only in the following states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Vermont.

Nurse Practitioner Programs from Kaplan University

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.

MSN in FNP Specialization	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. School Info Click Here
MSN in Nurse Practitioner	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. School Info Click Here
MS in Nursing MSN in Health Education MSN in Health Informatics	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. School Info Click Here
MSN in Nurse Educator MSN in Educator Bridge	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. School Info Click Here
MSN in Nurse Practitioner	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. School Info Click Here