Program Details
The Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner degree program from Utica College prepares nurses to become their patients’ primary point of contact for a wide variety of healthcare needs. The curriculum offers flexible online coursework designed to fit the life of a busy working nurse.
The online FNP degree begins with core courses in areas including nursing leadership and healthcare quality improvement. Students then gain advanced primary care skills in leadership, disease prevention, public health and epidemiology, and treating acute injuries and chronic illness. Practicum hours give nurses real-world experience treating individuals with asthma, diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic illnesses. Graduates are eligible to sit for FNP certification through ANCC or AANP.
An on-campus immersion experience allows students to gain hands-on experience with essential skills such as:
- Suturing
- Orthopedic splinting
- Gender examination
- X-ray interpretation
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Utica College is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Restricted States
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, US Territories, International