Program Details
Nurses with a BSN degree can pursue this online MSN / Family Nurse Practitioner program to prepare for advanced practice in the treatment of children and adults’ primary healthcare needs. The online Nurse Practitioner degree program is designed for working students, with online courses and clinical experiences arranged in the student’s local area.
FNPs are able to provide a wide range of healthcare services to patients across the lifespan. Nurses in this program learn how to address acute and chronic conditions, as well as wellness care. Students gain skills and advanced knowledge in health promotion, disease prevention, health education, and patient counseling.
The curriculum includes studies of:
- Healthcare outcomes and epidemiology
- Health promotion across the lifespan
- Healthcare economics and quality
- Ethics in advanced practice
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
University of Missouri-Kansas City is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.2 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
- Requires one on-campus residency during each semester of clinical courses
- Must have a bachelor's degree in nursing from an institution nationally recognized by CCNE or ACEN and current RN licensure
Restricted States
California, Kentucky, New York, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming