Master of Science in Nursing / Family Nurse Practitioner
Austin Peay State University

Program Details

The Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner from Austin Peay State University is an online nurse practitioner degree.  If you are interested in taking your nursing career to the next level, this degree will help you.  Courses teach RNs to deliver care and improve health outcomes as primary care practitioners.  The curriculum covers assessing, diagnosing, prescribing medications, and evaluating patients.  You will be prepared to work with patients of all ages and to sit for the FNP specialty certification exam.

% Online

Mostly Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Austin Peay State University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Three required on-campus visits.
  • An unencumbered, current license to practice as a RN in Tennessee or the state in which the clinical assignments are completed