Discover how to contribute to excellence in healthcare and provide quality, evidence-based and holistic primary care to diverse communities throughout the lifespan with our family nurse practitioner track (FNP) in the online MSN degree program.
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Program Details
Next Start Date: 8/23/2023
Course Length: 8 Weeks
Estimated Length: 2-3 years (full-time/part-time options)
MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner Track Overview
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track within Campbellsville University’s online MSN degree program will provide you with the knowledge needed to advance your career and take the national certification exam to become a certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Throughout the curriculum, you will gain a minimum of 660 clinical hours of experience. Taught by faculty members who have years of experience in nursing, the online MSN degree allows you to conveniently complete your studies on your own time.
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track in the online MSN degree program teaches you how to be an effective, independent practitioner and use evidence-based practice to promote health and manage care for patients and families across the lifespan. You will discover how to use scientific findings to implement the improvement of healthcare in different settings.
The Family Nurse Practitioner track within Campbellsville University’s Master of Science in Nursing program allows nurses to complete coursework during their hectic schedule, without the need to commute to campus. You can complete the program as a full-time student in as little as two years and as a part-time student in three years.
Campbellsville University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Additional Program Information
Course Map
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track within the online MSN degree program from Campbellsville University consists of 45 credit hours, including 19 credit hours of core Master of Science in Nursing Program requirements and 26 credit hours of track-specific requirements. Additionally, students will earn a minimum of 660 clinical hours.
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- NUR 500: Leadership and Role Development for Advanced Nursing Practice
- NUR 501: Health Care Delivery and Policy
- NUR 502: Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
- NUR 504: Healthcare Informatics and Clinical Decision Making
- NUR 506: Theory and Research for Evidence Based Practice
- NUR 507: Investigative Project
- NUR 508: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention – Population Health
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- NUR 503: Advanced Pharmacology
- NUR 505: Advanced Pathophysiology
- NUR 509: Care of Adults Across the Lifespan I
- NUR 510: Care of Adults Across the Lifespan II
- NUR 511: Care of Children and Adolescents
- NUR 512: Care of Women Across the Lifespan
- NUR 513: Synthesis of Advanced Practice Care of Patients in Primary Settings I
- NUR 514: Synthesis of Advanced Practice Care of Patients in Primary Settings II
- NUR 515: Entry into Independent Practice
Admissions Requirements
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Your personal enrollment counselor will guide you through all the steps below to ensure a seamless process to set you up for success.
- Online application (No application fee)
- A BSN degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university
- Official transcripts from every college or university attended
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- A copy of your RN license (must be current, valid, unencumbered) or verification/validation from a state licensing board website/ Nursys®
- Provide evidence of clinical experience for the past two (2) years
- Three letters of recommendation
- Your enrollment counselor will provide you with the form necessary to complete this
- Completed Technical and Performance Standards document
- Once accepted, a background check will be required
Information on State Licensure Requirements
See Our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program Student Handbook for Complete Information
Costs & Financial Aid
The online MSN program Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN FNP) track costs $603 per credit hour. To give students more support in funding their education, Campbellsville University is committed to working with students to identify and pursue available financial aid opportunities.
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Students can fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to find out what scholarships, grants, loans and payment plans are available for them. There are numerous options available, and not all financial aid is based on need.
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A maximum of six credits can be transferred from a regionally accredited institution.
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Campbellsville University is a military-friendly school and a proud member of the Yellow Ribbon program. Students who are veterans or currently serving the U.S. military at home or abroad can further their education in a conducive online environment.
Nursing Careers
Graduates of Campbellsville University’s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track can advance their nursing career and pursue professions including:
- Family Nurse Practitioner
Partnerships
Did you know that Campbellsville Online has over 900 partnerships with local businesses? If your place of employment is a partner, you could be eligible for a tuition discount. Connect with an enrollment counselor today to see if you qualify!*
Notable healthcare partnerships:
- T.J. Regional Health
- Mountain Comprehensive Care Center
- UofL Health
- Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
- Baptist Health (KY)
- St. Claire HealthCare
- Taylor Regional Hospital
- Clark Regional Medical Center
- NorthCrest Medical Center
- Ephraim McDowell Health
- and more!
Why CU Online?
Focused on Your Growth
Our well-rounded education in the arts and sciences is central to our goal of fostering your personal and professional growth.
Faith-Based Education
Founded in 1906 as a Christian university, we welcome diverse perspectives and prepare students to become Christian servant leaders.
Affordable and Convenient
Campbellsville seeks to provide an affordable education for its students. Our online degree programs are in a convenient format, so you can study whenever and wherever you want.
Accreditation
Campbellsville University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the status of Campbellsville University.
Benefits of Learning Online
Campbellsville University offers several dynamic online degrees so that students can continue their education and hone their skills. Campbellsville’s online campus has been recognized as one of the best by numerous outlets. The institution’s faculty members have real-world experience in their fields, so students can get a glimpse of working in their prospective career. Students can also conveniently fit online coursework into their busy schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
- Yes. We offer a generous transfer policy for our online degree programs. Visit our Transfer Students page for more information.
- Yes. You will have to complete the FAFSA form, and we will then determine your eligibility for any financial aid. Visit our financial aid page to learn more about your options, which include scholarships and grants.
- You can apply to our online degree programs through the online application form. Remember to submit official copies of your high school and/or college transcripts, along with any other required documentation that is specific to your degree program. You can visit the admissions process page to learn more about what to expect throughout the process.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Disclosure
RN to BSN
The baccalaureate nursing program at Campbellsville University located in Campbellsville, KY is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program
The master’s nursing program at Campbellsville University located in Campbellsville, KY is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the master’s nursing program is Initial Accreditation
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/
programsearch.htm