George Mason University Online

Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner

Fairfax, USA

DURATION

2 Years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2025

STUDY FORMAT

Distance Learning

Key Summary

About: The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner prepares nurses for advanced practice roles. This program provides in-depth knowledge on family-focused care, encompassing health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common medical conditions. The course typically takes 2-3 years to complete, offering a blend of theoretical learning and clinical practice.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various roles in healthcare, including positions as Family Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, or Nurse Managers. They may also work in hospitals, clinics, or private practices, contributing to patient-centered care in diverse settings.

Introduction

Build interprofessional experience across health care disciplines with George Mason University's Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner program.

Join a program ranked in the Top-40 nursing master's degrees in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and learn to provide compassionate, evidence-based primary care.

You'll work with experienced, actively practising faculty to explore a cutting-edge, community-focused curriculum and develop a discerning eye for medical science research.

Fast Facts

100% online
49 credits
As few as 2 years to complete
$43,365 estimated tuition

Program Highlights

Collaboration Across Disciplines. Learn to work with social workers, nutritionists, psychologists, health informaticists, and more, to provide truly holistic care that supports your patients.
R1 University, High-Quality Education. Benefit from George Mason's 40+ years of educating nurses and status as Virginia's largest research university. The MSN-FNP is accredited by the CCNE and approved by Virginia's state boards of nursing and medicine.
Proven Certification Success. Prepare to sit for exams from the ANCC and the AANP. George Mason graduates pass nursing certification exams at a rate above the national average.

Career Outlook

Work closely with your patients to prevent disease, promote good health, and treat illness. Enter a field with a median annual salary of $110,930, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Commission on College Nursing Education.