Advance Your Nursing Career with Herzing's Online MSN-FNP Program
Achieve the pinnacle of skill and specialization in nursing in as few as 20 months.
Earn your MSN-FNP with Herzing and become possible
Prepare for a career as a family nurse practitioner with an online degree program that provides you with fundamental knowledge and skills in advanced practice nursing, clinical decision-making, pediatric, adult, and geriatric nursing, and much more.
CCNE-accredited*
48 credits, 585 clinical hours
100% online coursework
Clinical placement pledge
Masters-prepared academic coaches
Meet the National Need for Highly Trained Nurse Practitioners
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects 52% growth in job openings for NPs over the 2020-2030 period, which could result in as many as 114,900 new jobs becoming available nationwide.** Flexible online course schedules let you complete your MSN in as few as 20 months when attending full-time.
Through Herzing's MSN-FNP program you will:
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Benefit from regional clinical coordinators who serve as a resource in helping you find and secure appropriate clinical sites
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Have the opportunity to collaborate with nurses from around the country through online coursework
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Gain assistance from masters-prepared academic coaches who offer one-on-one assistance and coaching to enhance study skills, build confidence, and provide support in helping you achieve academic success.
We Pledge Clinical Placement
At Herzing, students benefit from our step-by-step Clinical Guidance process—a comprehensive and proven support system that helps you secure a clinical site and preceptor, making sure you know what to do and when. You’ll also have access to our nationwide network of trusted healthcare partners, including hospitals, clinics, community health organizations, and specialty practices.
Our Promise
If, after completing all required steps, you are still unable to secure your placement, we will step in and secure it for you. 1
The Herzing University Difference
At Herzing, we’re focused on helping you reach your highest career goals in nursing while also ensuring that the communities we serve benefit from highly competent nurse practitioners. That’s why we offer:
- Mentorship and guidance from doctoral-prepared nursing faculty with extensive clinical experience
- Hands-on clinical experience
- Access to a clinical placement coordinator and our clinical placement pledge
- Certification exam preparation as part of your degree
This program is also accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).*
What will I learn in Herzing's MSN-FNP program?
Candidates for Herzing's online MSN Family Nurse Practitioner degree must complete 48 semester hours, 30 of which are in the FNP specialization, and 585 clinical hours.
Required core courses
- Health Policy and Management
- Knowledge for Nursing Practice
- Technology and Nursing Informatics in Advanced Practice
- Systems-Based Practice
- Scholarship for Nursing Practice
Required direct care core courses
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Pharmacology
Required courses in FNP specialization
- Clinical Decision Making
- Adult Healthcare
- Healthcare of Women across the Lifespan
- Healthcare of Infants, Children and Adolescents
- Professionalism and Leadership for Advanced Practice
- Geriatric Healthcare
- Population Health
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