MSN – APRN – FNP
Master of Science in Nursing in Advanced Practice Registered Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
Coming Fall 2023!
BE EQUIPPED TO Care for the Whole Family Across Healthcare Settings with an FNP Degree
Are you ready to advance in your career while improving the health outcomes for patients in the latter stage of life? Pursue an FNP degree! Regent’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) will prepare you to provide a wide range of family-focused healthcare services. You will learn to use advanced clinical judgment and practice to evaluate, diagnose and manage a care plan for individuals and families. You’ll also discover various techniques and services that include many populations of all ages, genders, ailments, and more. This concentration is available primarily online with one face-to-face skills assessment on campus in Virginia Beach. Learn more about the benefits of pursuing an advanced nursing degree. You will be eligible to apply for the APRN certification examination after successful degree completion.
Build on a Strong Foundation
Learn to respond to the health needs of patients across their lifespans through a Christian worldview.
Expand Your Career Opportunities with an msn aprn fnP Degree
Train to lead and facilitate as an advanced practice nurse and primary care specialist.
Sharpen Your Skills
Gain the leadership training necessary to improve family-based health services in various settings.
Learn from the Best
Be mentored by faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field. Regent has been ranked among Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report for four years (2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023). We are military and transfer-friendly.
Fulfill the In-Demand Need for Family Nurse Practitioners
The United States Bureau for Labor Statistics predicted that openings for nurse practitioners in the U.S. will increase 45% between 2020 and 2030. The median salary for family nurse practitioners is nearly 111,000 per year.
Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.
Upon successful completion of the APRN FNP degree, you can:
- Advocate and deliver improved healthcare for patients and families.
- Assess, diagnose and treat patients using primary and family-care approaches.
- Develop innovative healthcare practices to improve patient delivery and outcomes.
- Advance and transform family-based nursing healthcare through education and research.
Career Opportunities
- Primary Care
- Inpatient Settings
- Children’s Hospital
- Hospice Centers
- Residential Treatment
Application Process – Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Step 1: Application
Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.
Step 2: Submit your Unofficial College Transcripts*
We are able to examine and view your unofficial transcript from a U.S.-based school, which indicates successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program, in order to review you for an admissions decision. Please submit your unofficial transcript to our Admissions Office by email to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: MSN Master’s Application Pieces.
Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company. For further details, please review the International Admissions Checklist on the International Students Admissions page.
International Applicants: Please visit the International Students Admissions page for a more detailed explanation of the Regent University application information and to determine whether or not you qualify as an international student.
*Upon conditional acceptance to the program by review of unofficial transcripts, Regent University’s Admissions Office will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution, which indicate successful completion of a nursing or non-nursing bachelor’s degree program. We will notify you if your previous institution will not release transcripts directly to us.
The MSN requires a candidate to have a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution and a 3.0GPA in previously completed nursing courses.
Report no more than two previous documented failures in MSN courses.
Step 3: Submit Your Nursing License
In order to be admitted to the MSN program, you must submit an active unencumbered/unrestricted Registered Nurse license from your state of practice. Please email a scanned copy or photograph of it to apply@regent.edu with the subject line: Nursing License.
Step 4: Submit Your Resume
In order to be admitted to the MSN program, you must submit a resume showing one year of full-time clinical RN experience before entering the degree. Please email a scanned copy or photograph of it to apply@regent.edu with the subject line: Resume.
Step 5: Submit a Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please email a scanned copy or photograph of it to apply@regent.edu with the subject line: Government ID.
Part-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN | $580 | 6 | $3,480 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN | $580 | 9 | $5,220 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $850 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
PART-TIME STUDENTS
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN | $565 | 6 | $3,390 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN | $565 | 9 | $5,085 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $800 (Fall & Spring) $650 (Summer) |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
Estimated Cost of Attendance: View the estimated cost of attendance to see an example of the total cost of tuition and fees.
APRN stands for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
An FNP degree will prepare you to provide families with medical services. Through the program, you’ll learn about various age groups, development, and how to strategize health plans for the whole family.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) are essentially the same. They are responsible for the same duties though they are identified differently from state to state.
An APRN, or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, is a primary care provider and has been educated at a master’s or post-master’s level. APRNs typically go through specialized training for a specific patient population. Their certification through higher education allows APRNs to “assess, diagnose, and manage patient problems, order tests, and prescribe medications.” [1]
How to become an APRN
To become an APRN, an individual must complete an advanced nursing degree, complete clinical hours, pass a national certification exam, and apply for licensure in their state of practice. [2] The individual must already have a registered nurse (RN) license before pursuing an advanced practice nurse license.
- Get a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
A bachelor’s degree is necessary before pursuing a master’s degree in nursing to become an APRN. You can transfer your experience as an RN to a bachelor’s degree with Regent’s fully online RN to B.S. in Nursing program.
- Achieve an advanced nursing degree.
The advanced nursing degree is the basis for RNs moving into APRN positions. Regent’s Master of Science in Nursing – APRN degree will prepare you to specialize for Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG CNS) or Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Both areas are expected to grow substantially in the coming years.
- Complete the required clinical practice experience hours.
According to the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), “Students must have the opportunity to practice and develop clinical/practice competencies that are appropriate for the degree level and for the role, population focus, and/or area for which they are being prepared.” [3] All MSN concentrations, starting in Fall 2022, will require a minimum of 500 direct care practicum hours related to the population/specialty of the MSN concentration.
- Pass a national APRN certification exam.
The exam that you will need to take depends on which specialization you seek to master. Several organizations offer the exams necessary to meet this requirement. The exams require a thorough knowledge of the subject matter studied during the degree program and insight gained from the clinical practice hours.
- Apply for licensure in your state of practice.
After passing the APRN certification exam, you can apply for licensure in the state you would like to practice in. Every state requires completion of the APRN certification exam, but some states have extra requirements. Your state of practice will also determine whether you can have an individual practice.
To demonstrate an advanced head-to-toe physical assessment on or near the Virginia Beach campus is an expectation of the Advanced Physical Assessment course. Specific details will be forthcoming as safety, travel, and scheduling are being considered on a semester-by-semester basis.
The median APRN salary was $117,670 or $56.67 per hour in 2020. The APRN career field is also growing nearly 6 times as fast as other occupations. [4]
References
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (2009, February 19). APRNS in the U.S. NCSBN.
- 2U Incorporated. (2020, December 15). Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) career guide. Nursing License Map.
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. (2016, October). CCNE clinical practice experiences FAQs. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2021, June 2). Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
