Master of Science in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner Program (MSN/FNP)
California, like other states, is facing a crisis in the availability of primary health care providers. State and federal sources predict that demand will continue to outpace supply as the need for nurses with advanced practice skills increases. To meet the growing demand for primary care clinicians, Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Graduate Nursing is offering a Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN/FNP) degree to qualified candidates.
Western University of Health Sciences, College of Graduate Nursing (CGN) offers a high-quality Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN/FNP) program for BSN graduates with RN licensure. Students can obtain their degree in two years (full time) or three years (extended track).
WesternU College of Graduate Nursing offers:
- An innovative interprofessional program of study that integrates didactic and clinical experiences.
- A broad spectrum of coursework that prepares advanced practice nurses to meet the challenges of a changing health care environment.
- Master’s level of education and training that enable graduates to provide comprehensive primary care, traditional and complementary treatment of disease and disability, and wellness promotion.
- A curriculum that is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- A distance learning environment that combines intense but infrequent weekend seminars with the latest Web technologies to facilitate the teaching-learning process.
- A humanistic philosophy of education that prepares health professionals to care for patients in a compassionate, ethical, culturally sensitive and empathetic manner.
- Early entry into clinical care based in the student’s home community, starting in the first year of the program.
- A Web-based program that is ideal for working nurses who want flexible scheduling and career mobility while obtaining their online master’s education.
- The opportunity to advance your career with both a masters degree AND FNP certificate.
If you would like to obtain more information on career opportunities and requirements for admission to WesternU College of Graduate Nursing,
please contact the college through our new
Prospective Students website
