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RN to MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner Online Overview
Prepare for an autonomous career as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) through an online, faith-based program that aligns with your life and values.
Spring Arbor University's uniquely designed, online RN to FNP program is ideal for working nurses interested in advancing their credentials from ADN to MSN, or ASN to MSN.
As a student in the online RN to MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner program, you will:
- Prepare to treat patients of all ages through learning experiences that center on care across each stage of the lifespan.
- Earn your BSN and MSN degree without skipping a beat
- Continue working full-time as you earn your degree on your own schedule.
- Enjoy a week off in between classes with our 7-1-7 model (7-week courses, 1-week breaks).
- Graduate prepared to take the FNP certification exam (FNP-BC™ or FNP-C).
Spring Arbor University's online RN to MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner program is CCNE-accredited and highly ranked for academic quality.
Upcoming Start Dates
Next application deadline:
January 28, 2025
Next start date:
March 11, 2025
Ranked #1 Best FNP Program
RN to MSN - FNP Program Fast Facts
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- 4-year program
- 82 credits total
- 570 clinical hours
- One 3-day campus residency during the third year
Designed for Working Nurses
- Online, asynchronous coursework
- 4 intakes per year
- Take one seven-week course at a time and enjoy a week off in between
- Flexible login times — complete your assignments on your schedule
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- 4-year program
- 82 credits total
- 570 clinical hours
- One 3-day campus residency during the third year
Designed for Working Nurses
- Online, asynchronous coursework
- 4 intakes per year
- Take one seven-week course at a time and enjoy a week off in between
- Flexible login times — complete your assignments on your schedule
Online RN to MSN - FNP Program Curriculum
For a complete listing of RN to FNP courses, contact us for a program guide.
This course prepares the advanced practice nurse (APN) to apply theoretical and current research concerning health promotion and disease prevention to clinical practices, individuals, families, communities and special populations, all from a Christian perspective. Students will explore the transformative effect of compassion and caring in facilitating healthful behavior changes and will learn to apply culturally appropriate communication skills adapted to the individual’s cognitive, developmental, physical, mental and behavioral health status. A review of the patterns and variations of human growth and development will inform the student’s exploration of the impact of the family on the health of individuals across their lifespan. Evidence-based, health-promoting strategies and modalities will be analyzed. Students will apply the knowledge, skills and competencies essential to the promotion and maintenance of health, both as independent providers and within a multidisciplinary team.
This course prepares the family nurse practitioner-student to examine evidence-based principles of nursing care in the context of family and nursing theory, and to apply this knowledge to clinical practice within diverse family systems, all from a Christian perspective. Students will consider and apply the knowledge, skills and competencies essential to the holistic management of child-bearing women and their families, both as independent providers and within a multidisciplinary team. Students will focus on the care of healthy antepartum women and those with health pattern variations that may result in at-risk pregnancies. Emphasis is placed on collaborative management of women and families during pregnancy. Concepts focused on promoting well-being will be explored, with an emphasis on family interventions that promote resiliency as well as the health and well-being of the family.
This course prepares the family nurse practitioner to provide evidence-based, primary health care to infants and children, all from a Christian perspective. Using a holistic approach, students examine the scientific basis of common health problems and factors influencing nursing management of these problems. Relevant nursing interventions for common health problems of children in families are explored, as are the responses and adaptations of the child and family to common health problems. Students will consider and apply the knowledge, skills and competencies essential to the holistic management of children and families, both as independent providers and within a multidisciplinary team. Students will combine history taking, physical examination techniques and diagnostic interpretation with problem-solving and clinical strategies.
SAU’s online RN to MSN-FNP program can be completed in as few as 48 months.
Enjoy a week off in between classes with our 7-1-7 model (7-week courses, 1-week breaks).
Typically, our RN to Family Nurse Practitioner classes have 20-25 students.
To be accepted in SAU’s Online RN to FNP program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Associate degree from an accredited program or diploma in nursing
- Official transcripts
- A 3.0 GPA calculated from the most recent 60 academic credits
- Short personal statement
- Current nursing license
- Online application
Alleviating primary care shortages in underserved U.S. counties would save over 7,000 lives annually and boost life expectancy in the U.S. by two months.*
You will prepare to expand critical primary care access through SAU's online RN to MSN Family Nurse Practitioner program.
FNPs can provide the full spectrum of primary care services, as primary care physicians do. They prescribe medication, perform examinations, diagnose illnesses and provide treatment for patients ranging from infants to older adults.
In some states, FNPs can practice independently. FNPs work in a variety of healthcare settings, including:
- Hospital outpatient clinics
- Private group practices
- Community health centers
- Schools
The median annual wage** of FNPs is $115,000, which is 42 percent higher than RNs.***
*National Council for Mental Wellbeing
**American Association of Nurse Practitioners
***U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Grow as a Christ-Centered Nurse
At Spring Arbor University, it is a privilege to provide a Christ-centered nursing education to our students and to participate in their journey. You will grow spiritually, personally and professionally throughout this program and will gain a better understanding of what it means to live out your faith as a nurse.
While the Christian faith is the foundation of our program, we welcome all students regardless of personal faith. All students will benefit from introspection and critical thinking as they consider how to meaningfully care for patients of different faith backgrounds.
Watch this video for more information on our faith-based philosophy.
