M.S. Family Nurse Practitioner
Discovery Awaits
A nurse practitioner is a highly sought-after healthcare provider with many exciting career opportunities. At Niagara, you will experience a comprehensive education that combines theoretical and experiential learning methods to prepare you for an advanced practice role as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
The M.S. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program is designed to prepare individuals with advanced education, clinical experience, and professional development in order to serve as caring and compassionate clinicians in the primary care setting. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for FNP national board certification offered by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Features
LOW RESIDENCY FULL- OR PART-TIME STUDY
RECOGNIZED FACULTY WITH CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
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Program Details
• Clinical rotations for domestic students secured directly by the College of Nursing, with advisement for Canadian students
• Hybrid coursework to meet the needs of working professionals
• Low Residency: 1 day on campus per week
Relevant Curriculum
• Instruction designed specifically for nurses in western New York and southern Ontario
• Simulation affords comprehensive learning opportunities
Completion Time
• 24 Months (part-time class/course schedule option available)
Contact Us
College of Nursing nursing@niagara.edu
716.286.8128 niagara.edu/nursing
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Bachelor’s degree and transcript from accredited nursing program
GPA of 3.2 or higher. A holistic admission review will be completed for those who do not meet the GPA requirement
NYS or Ontario nursing license
Letters of recommendation may be required
C.V. documenting R.N. experience
Complete application at niagara.edu/apply
