Master of Science in Nursing

Family Nurse Practitioner Program

If you’re ready to take your nursing career to the next level, IUPUC has a three-year Master of Science in Nursing degree to prepare you to be a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). This part-time program includes only two courses per semester to allow you to continue working while attaining your degree.

An FNP is qualified to provide many of the same services as a physician and often works alongside a physician in outpatient settings such as primary care, retail health clinics, student health, public health clinics and outpatient specialty care.

We Have Openings for Spring 2022 Cohort

We have several opening available for our Spring 2022 cohort, and if you apply by December 1, 2021, we will waive the $70 application fee. 

 

Median Salary: $104,290

According to salary.com, the annual median salary for family nurse practitioners in the Columbus area is $104,290.

About the Program

The MSN-FNP program at IUPUC uniquely prepares nurses to serve the South Central Indiana region through a combination of online and in-person coursework, along with the required clinical hours.

Program Details

  • 3 years
  • 43 Credit hours
  • 600 Clinical hours
  • Hybrid classroom format (in-person and online)

Application Requirements

There are a number of requirements needed to be admitted to the program, including the submission of college transcripts, professional references, a curricula vitae or resume, and a personal statement. In order to be considered you will also need to meet the following criteria:

  • Have one year of RN clinical experience and be currently practicing
  • Have earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from accredited program with minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Completed all BSN courses with a grade of C or higher
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Tuition Reimbursement

Be sure to talk with your human resources department about tuition reimbursement from your employer.

Your Advisor

Melissa Wilson, M.Ed.

Academic Advisor and Community Outreach Specialist
Phone: 812.348.7269
Email:medwilso@iupuc.edu

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