Become a Leader in Healthcare
Are you driven to make a lasting difference in the lives of your patients and their families? Our innovative curriculum combines the convenience of online learning with immersive clinical experiences, preparing you to deliver high-quality, comprehensive care to diverse populations. As you transition from your BSN to an MSN, you’ll benefit from the guidance of expert faculty mentors dedicated to your success. Embrace your calling to become a family nurse practitioner and lead the charge in promoting health equity and well-being for all.
Advanced Practice Nursing (MSN-FNP)
At a Glance
CCNE Accredited
Online Learning
45 Credit Hours
Sessions Begin in September
About the MSN-FNP Program
Program Highlights
At Marymount University, we’ve built our MSN-FNP program around four key pillars to ensure your success:
Flexibility: Our fully online format allows you to balance your education with your personal and professional life.
Personalized Support: Benefit from personalized attention and support, including free Clinical Placement Services. A combination of online courses and an on-campus residency provides opportunities for faculty mentoring and meaningful feedback to accelerate your growth.
Experiential Learning: Gain hands-on experience through a wide-range of clinical placements and cutting-edge simulations, ensuring you graduate with the skills and confidence to excel as an FNP.
Commitment to Diversity & Social Justice: As a Minority-Serving Institution, we integrate a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Social justice is a core value infused into our curriculum, preparing you to deliver culturally responsive care and effectively advocate for underserved communities.
What Can I Do With an MSN-FNP?
With an MSN-FNP degree from Marymount University, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of advanced practice nursing roles, including:
Primary Care FNP: Provide comprehensive, family-centered care in outpatient settings, such as community health centers, private practices, and retail clinics. Diagnose and treat common illnesses, manage chronic conditions, and promote preventive health for patients of all ages.
Urgent Care FNP: Deliver acute and episodic care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries in urgent care facilities. Perform minor procedures, interpret diagnostic tests, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
School-Based FNP: Support the health and well-being of students in K-12 school settings. Provide primary care services, manage chronic conditions, and develop health education programs to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent disease.
Telemedicine FNP: Expand access to care through virtual platforms, offering remote diagnosis, treatment, and patient education. Utilize technology to connect with patients in underserved or rural areas, improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare disparities.
Academic or Research FNP: Contribute to advancing nursing science and education. Pursue roles in nursing schools as faculty members, clinical instructors, or researchers, shaping the next generation of nurses and driving evidence-based practice.
Advanced Practice Nursing (MSN-FNP) courses could include:
Advanced Nursing Core, including pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment
Population Health
Innovative Models of Care Delivery
Leadership, Quality & Ethics in Healthcare
Clinical courses focused on diagnoses and management of health conditions
Let’s Get Started!
Marymount empowers graduate students to advance their careers, expand their expertise, and make a meaningful impact. Located in Arlington, Virginia—just minutes from Washington, D.C.—Marymount offers nationally ranked, career-focused programs grounded in the liberal arts and guided by a commitment to intellectual curiosity, service, and global perspective.
As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and one of the nation’s most diverse campuses, Marymount provides a dynamic environment where students from around the world learn, lead, and Learn with Purpose.
Why Marymount University?
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