Flexible
Coursework available 100% online
Expand your clinical knowledge and patient-centered care skills with Miami University’s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track. Whether you’ve recently received your bachelor’s degree or are an experienced nurse seeking career advancement, Miami’s FNP master’s program equips you with expert nursing skills that allow you to influence outcomes for diverse populations. Led by practicing, clinical nursing professionals, our program ensures that you will develop expertise while providing a flexible course schedule to accommodate your busy life. With full- and part-time study blending online learning and in-person clinicals, you can pursue your MSN while maintaining a work-life balance.
Flexible
Coursework available 100% online
Application
Deadlines: Aug. 1, Jan. 1, and April 1
21 months
Full-Time Program Duration
Fall
Next program start date
With a commitment to providing comprehensive support, Miami guarantees clinical placement for all FNP students for extensive experiences across the lifespan, in settings such as urgent care centers, private practices, community health centers, and more. This personalized approach ensures that students can apply their course-based knowledge in practical settings, enhancing their development while gaining skills under the guidance of experienced health care professionals.
As a certified Family Nurse Practitioner, you provide comprehensive primary care to individuals and families across the lifespan, managing a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions. FNPs play a vital role in promoting health and wellness, conducting assessments, diagnosing illnesses, developing treatment plans, and prescribing medications.
Whether you aspire to work in primary care settings, specialty clinics, community health centers, urgent cares, or even pursue entrepreneurial practice, a master’s degree from Miami's FNP program gives you the tools to experience a fulfilling career in health care and make a difference in the lives of patients.
Students enrolled in the Family Nurse Practitioner program participate in various comprehensive training workshops. Our two-day, on-campus skills workshop provides hands-on training in crucial clinical skills such as pelvic exams, suturing, casting, and incision and drainage procedures. This skills workshop is essential to the FNP program experience and is included in the student’s tuition and fees.
Additionally, our program seamlessly integrates certification test preparation throughout the FNP curriculum in collaboration with Advanced Practice Education Associates (APEA). This comprehensive strategy ensures that students thoroughly prepare for their certification exams, positioning them to successfully enter their careers as advanced practice nurses.
The Master of Science in Nursing program at Miami University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
The MSN program lays a solid groundwork for advanced nursing knowledge based on a foundation of four core courses encompassing concepts such as population health, scholarship, quality improvement, and leadership.
The FNP program enhances the curriculum with three courses covering topics in advanced assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. As students progress, specialized courses in primary care management for adults, pediatrics, and women's health, ensure comprehensive preparation for diverse patient populations. With a focus on practical application, students also complete three clinical courses that provide 630 hands-on clinical hours.
Explore the FNP CurriculumMaster of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner candidates must meet the following requirements for admission:
Dedicate yourself to excellence in patient care, innovation, and compassionate practice with Miami University's online master’s in nursing program. Through innovative technology and interactive course materials, you have the flexibility to complete coursework within the constraints of a busy schedule. Be part of a supportive, student-centered community supported by award-winning faculty and staff that are readily available to provide assistance, further enhancing your online learning experience.
The baccalaureate and master's degree programs at Miami University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).