Master of Science in Nursing / Family Nurse Practitioner
Norwich University

Program Details

There is a growing demand for qualified nurse practitioners.  If you are interested in entering this specialized career niche, the Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner, an online nurse practitioner program from Norwich University, may be for you.

As an FNP, you will become the primary care provider to patients of all ages.  Courses offer advanced theoretical, research-based, and scientific instruction as you gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a competent nurse practitioner.  Graduates are prepared to deliver care and guidance to a diverse patient population and to sit for the FNP national certification board examination offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Norwich University is accredited by:

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

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), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Program ends in a residency at the Norwich University campus in Vermont.
  • An active license as a registered nurse in your state of practice that is unencumbered