Philadelphia University FNP Programs
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Midwifery Institute
- Philadelphia University Midwifery Institute established in 1996
- Program Director: Jerri Hobby
- Nursing Faculty: 11+ members
- Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME)
- Fun Fact: Approximately 50% of Philadelphia University midwives work in rural or underserved areas
Midwifery Program at Philadelphia University
The Midwifery Institute of Philadelphia University offers a comprehensive program that integrates components of theory, research, and practice. The program takes two years to complete and is offered online with six terms of study and four terms of clinical rotations. All applicants must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Additional program information includes:
- Advanced Placement Option (APO) is available for nurse practitioners, foreign educated midwives, and MEAC-educated, licensed, certified professional midwives
- Post-Master’s Certificate in Midwifery is available for students with a master’s degree in a health-related discipline
- Prepares graduates to sit for the national certification exam of the American Midwifery Certification Board
- The Midwifery Institute is currently developing a doctoral program
Nurse Practitioner Programs from Philadelphia 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.
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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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