Brenau University Ivester College of Health Sciences
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN FNP)

Gainesville, USA

DEGREE TYPE

MSc

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

Key Summary

About : The Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN FNP) is a graduate program designed to prepare students for advanced practice in family nursing. The curriculum focuses on comprehensive care for families, emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic illnesses. The program typically spans two years and includes both theoretical and practical components to equip students with essential skills and knowledge in nursing.

Career Outcomes : Graduates of the MSN FNP program can pursue a variety of roles, including Family Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Nurse Educator. These positions often involve working in diverse healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and private practices, providing comprehensive care to patients and families. Additionally, graduates may find opportunities in community health, healthcare administration, or further academic pursuits.

Take your nursing practice to new levels as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Brenau University’s Mary Inez Grindle School of Nursing offers you two great options to earn your Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner degree: Earn your MSN FNP in our full-time online 20-month program or in our part-time, hybrid three-year program.

With this degree, you can advance your clinical knowledge, learn about caring for patients across their lifespans, and deepen your leadership and research skills. The program includes online coursework, practicum experiences, and Saturday classes at our Norcross campus. After graduation, you will be prepared to take one of the national licensure exams from either the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and become an FNP. In practice, you’ll be equipped to provide preventive and primary care, including developing treatment plans, ordering tests, prescribing medications, and more, depending on the state in which you work.

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