University of Louisiana at Lafayette College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions
Family Nurse Practitioner MSN

Lafayette, USA

DEGREE TYPE

MSc

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

Key Summary

About : The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) MSN program prepares nurses for advanced practice roles. It focuses on providing comprehensive healthcare services to families across their lifespan. This program requires two years of study and emphasizes both theory and practical experience in diverse clinical settings.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers as family nurse practitioners, nurses in specialized clinics, or in community health organizations. Potential roles include providing primary care, managing chronic conditions, and collaborating with healthcare teams. The program equips nurses with the skills for leadership positions in various healthcare environments.

The Family Nurse Practitioner MSN concentration prepares students to function in the role of primary care Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP). Our FNP graduates apply for licensure as advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) and care for a wide range of clients, in multiple settings, across the lifespan, working in collaboration with many members of the healthcare team. With a focus on prevention and primary care, many FNPs choose to work in health professional shortage areas to increase access to care.

Students who successfully complete the MSN curriculum for the family nurse practitioner meet educational requirements to take the Nurse Practitioner Role: Family Nurse Practitioner national certification examination, and to apply for an advanced practice license. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is offered through an affiliation with the Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master of Science in Nursing (ICMSN), and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and fully approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.