The Olivet MSN-FNP is designed for registered nurses with a bachelor’s degree who want to further their career as a nurse practitioner. Upon completion, students are educationally prepared to take the national FNP certification examination from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and/or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB).
Registered nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing who are:
Advance your nursing career
With a median salary of $126k and unemployment rate as low as 0.6% according to U.S. News & World Report, becoming a nurse practitioner is a fantastic path to advance your nursing career. Family Nurse Practitioners focus on health promotion and disease prevention and are trained to diagnose and develop treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases. As a student, you will interact with interprofessional colleagues—exploring collaborative best practices. By sharing professional experiences in discussion and writing assignments, you will achieve further development. As a practicing nurse, you’ll appreciate the flexibility and convenience of this online program.
Accredited. The baccalaureate degree, master’s degree, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs in nursing at Olivet Nazarene University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Track Outcomes
Graduates of this track are prepared for entry-level practice as FNPs, delivering high-quality, evidence-based primary care to individuals and families across the lifespan in diverse healthcare settings. Grounded in a Christ-centered mission, you will be prepared to deliver compassionate, ethical, and holistic care that honors the dignity of every individual. You will be prepared to lead within clinical teams, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and influence healthcare delivery at both the patient and systems level.
Master of Science (MSN): Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) FAQs
While much of the learning takes place online, students will need to complete their practicum hours in an approved state. Please contact your state board of nursing to verify if this track meets the educational requirements.
Transfer credit may be given for up to 6 credit hours for the Education and Transformational Leadership tracks and up to 9 credit hours for the FNP and Post-Graduate FNP tracks of graduate credit with a grade of B- or higher for any of the MSN core courses listed below. Courses may be accepted as a substitute for comparable core courses in programs that permit transfer credit if work was completed within five years of a student’s Olivet matriculation. Note: For a transfer credit request similar to the NRSG 679/680 (four total credit hours) course, the maximum credit hours that can be transferred is three credit hours. Course transfers convert the credit hours achieved from a course at another college/university to credit hours at Olivet. Transfer credit may be given for the following Olivet courses after review for syllabi similarity.
All students must submit a “Request to Transfer Credit” form, the course description(s), and a copy of the catalog cover, and the course syllabus to the program director/coordinator prior to beginning a graduate program. To determine transferability of credit, please contact the appropriate program director to receive a recommendation for transfer.
Course waivers eliminate a student’s requirement to register for a particular course in the Post-Master’s Nursing Education or Post-Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate tracks. Waivers are for courses that have been used toward a degree previously earned, whether at Olivet or another college/university. These courses must have been taken within the past five years and have been successfully completed with a B- or higher. The waiver only applies to the 21 following Olivet courses:
In addition to the General Admissions Requirements, the applicant must:
If you have any questions, our admissions team is ready and available to answer your questions at 877.965.4838.
Graduates of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track are prepared for a wide range of advanced practice roles across diverse healthcare settings. As certified FNPs, individuals may work in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, urgent care, and community health clinics. Additional opportunities include roles in specialty clinics, retail health settings, telehealth, occupational health and school-based care. FNPs may also pursue leadership, administrative, or academic roles, including clinical education and preceptorship.
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Upon completion of this track, students are educationally prepared to take the national FNP certification examination from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and/or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB).
The Family Nurse Practitioner track may be completed in as little as 36 months.
All courses are online; however, students are required to complete clinical hours in their local area under the supervision of an approved, self-selected preceptor. The FNP track includes 4 clinical courses, with a cumulative requirement of 750 clinical hours.
Our school is dedicated to supporting Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) students throughout their practicum placement process. Initially, students are encouraged to leverage their personal and professional networks to find a preceptor and practicum site, allowing them the opportunity to choose a location and preceptors with whom they might already be familiar or prefer. This autonomy in selection is highly beneficial, as it allows students to align their practicum experience with their specific interests and geographical preferences.
However, we also recognize that finding a preceptor can be challenging. If a student is unable to secure a preceptor after 30 attempts, our MSN/FNP Practicum Director will provide substantial assistance. At this stage, the Director works closely with the student, employing the school’s resources and networks to ensure a placement is found. While this collaborative effort prioritizes securing a quality educational experience for the student, it may not always align with the student’s preferred location. The emphasis shifts towards the importance of completing the practicum at a site that offers a comprehensive learning opportunity, even if it means considering locations beyond the student’s initial preferences.
Earning your advanced degree is a journey that begins with a single step. We believe higher education has a higher purpose. Start your journey at Olivet Nazarene University.
