麻花影院

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The Kitty DeGree School of Nursing at the University of Louisiana Monroe offers a fully online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) concentration. This program prepares graduates to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in primary care settings providing comprehensive primary care across the lifespan.

The MSN-FNP program develops advanced clinical knowledge, diagnostic reasoning, evidence-based practice skills, leadership competencies, and population health expertise necessary to meet the evolving healthcare needs of diverse communities. Graduates are prepared to provide patient-centered care in rural, urban, and underserved settings while promoting health, preventing disease, and managing acute and chronic health conditions.

Why Choose 麻花影院's MSN-FNP Program?

路 100% online didactic coursework

路 Cohort-based learning model

路 Full-time and part-time study options

路 Faculty mentorship and individualized advising

路 Clinical experiences in approved healthcare settings

路 Preparation for national FNP certification exam

路 Focus on rural and underserved population health

路 Evidence-based, patient-centered curriculum

Didactic & Clinical Experiences

Students will complete 40 credit hours and a minimum of 800 supervised direct clinical hours in approved primary care settings under the guidance of qualified clinical preceptors and faculty oversight.

Clinical experiences include:

路 Adult and Older Adult Primary Care

路 Women's Health

路 Pediatric Primary Care

路 Family Practice Across the Lifespan

Certification Eligibility

Graduates are academically eligible to apply for national certification examinations through:

路 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB)

路 American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Successful certification is required for advanced practice licensure according to state regulations.

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Admission Requirements

In addition to Graduate School听admission requirements, applicants must:

• Hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Hold a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in Louisiana
• Have two years minimum work experience as an RN
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
• If GPA is less than 2.8, applicant must take the GRE. The verbal and quantitative scores will be multiplied by the applicant GPA to achieve a formula score. Minimum formula score 712 required. GRE must be taken prior to the application deadline.
• Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
• Meet all Graduate School admission requirements.

Additional program requirements may apply.

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Application Information

The MSN-FNP program admits one cohort annually and classes begin in June.

Summer 2027 Cohort

Applications are currently being accepted.

Priority Application Deadline: March 1, 2027

Applications submitted after the priority deadline may be reviewed based on seat availability.