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Master's Degree Full Time

Masters Family Nurse Practitioner

at University of West Florida · United States

Duration

27-30 months

Intake

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Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Earl and Nancy Hutto Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) online program at the University of West Florida trains professional nurses to provide primary care across the lifespan in outpatient primary care settings. The program prepares you for a national certification exam through either the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Coursework includes theoretical and clinical principles of advanced health assessment, and evaluating, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic health problems.

The program is full-time and delivered online, with practicum courses for clinical learning. It includes 45 credit hours and covers foundational and advanced nursing topics, plus practicums focused on the care of children, adults, women, and families. Students complete 780 direct patient care hours. The 780 hours are designed to support eligibility for national FNP certification. The program is described as taking 27–30 months.

Career outcomes

  • Advanced practice registered nurse

How this course compares

  • University of West Florida is #503 in the United States on research impact (312,937 citations).

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Masters Family Nurse Practitioner at University of West Florida?

It takes 27-30 months, studied Full Time.

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University of West Florida is #503 in the United States on research impact (312,937 citations).

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