Carson-Newman offers an accredited online Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) taught by experienced faculty who are active nurse practitioners in their own communities. Graduates are prepared with the skills necessary to define their own future as a holistic and confident family nurse practitioner or advanced practice nurse.
Prepared practitioners. MSN-FNP students graduate ready to take the Family Nurse Practitioner National Certification exam
Convenient and flexible. Designed for working nurses, with 100% online coursework (not including clinicals, practicum or residency) and no mandatory login times
Small class sizes. Enjoy an intimate learning environment focused on meeting your needs - we want you to succeed
Personalized support. A dedicated Student Success Advisor provides guidance and creates a supportive learning environment from registration to graduation day
Affordable tuition. Our streamlined MSN-FNP program is competitively priced, saving you up to $200 per credit hour when compared with nationwide competitors
Below are select courses from our program. For a complete curriculum and course descriptions, please download a free brochure:
NURS 507 Advanced Health Assessment
NURS 516 Research Methods and Design in Nursing
NURS 537 Advanced Primary Nursing Care for Adults
One three-day required on-campus residency experience provides you the opportunity you to meet and connect with your peers and program faculty. During the campus residency, students will come to campus for hands-on skills practice and to complete an advanced assessment physical exam
To view the Requirements for Admission, please download our program guide.
Currently, the Carson-Newman MSN-FNP program is available in the following highlighted states:
MSN Family Nurse Practitioners typically earn more than an RN or BSN-prepared nurse. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the average annual salary for a nurse practitioner was $100,000 in 2016. This is approximately $39,000 more than the 2016 average annual salary of a registered nurse at $68,450. Within the next decade, more than 60,000 advanced nursing specialty positions are expected to be created.
By earning an MSN-FNP degree and becoming a nurse practitioner, graduates will help fulfill a growing need for primary care providers. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) predicts a shortage of more than 20,000 primary care physicians by 2020. Family nurse practitioners are answering the call and filling the gap left by physicians.
Family nurse practitioners enjoy a high rate of job satisfaction. An FNP is one of the top three Best Healthcare Jobs and in the top four of the 100 Best Jobs according to U.S. News & World Report, 2017. Family nurse practitioners enjoy more autonomy than RNs. Some states grant prescriptive privileges to FNPs. FNPs can also provide a variety of primary care services.
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