Master's in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

UNC Greensboro’s Master of Science in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) concentration prepares registered nurses for advanced practice providing primary care to individuals and families across the lifespan. Students develop the clinical knowledge and decision-making skills needed to assess patients, diagnose and manage health conditions, promote wellness, and provide preventive and ongoing care for children, adults, and older adults.

Designed for nurses who hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the 44-credit MSN-FNP program combines graduate nursing coursework with hands-on clinical experience. Students study advanced health assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostic reasoning, population health, and primary care management while preparing for professional certification and practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Why Choose UNCG’s MSN Family Practitioner degree Program

UNCG’s Family Nurse Practitioner program combines advanced nursing education with extensive clinical preparation for primary care practice. Students learn from experienced nursing faculty while developing the skills to care for patients with preventive, acute, and chronic healthcare needs throughout the lifespan. MSN students also have access to nursing-centered student organizations, join a strong alumni network, build connections with nursing professionals, and work with faculty on innovative research projects.

Program advantages include:

• A 44-credit curriculum focused on advanced family and primary care nursing
• 540 hours of supervised clinical experience
• Full-time and part-time options
• A five-semester full-time pathway for students beginning in the fall
• Hybrid coursework combining in-person and online learning
• Clinical preceptors arranged by UNCG
• Preparation to pursue national Family Nurse Practitioner certification
• Opportunities to continue into doctoral nursing education

The program is designed to help experienced nurses transition from the registered nurse role into advanced practice while developing greater responsibility for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health promotion, and long-term patient management.

“I’d researched a ton of programs, and so I had a lot of questions. I know the quality of the nursing school. I know the quality of education I’m going to get. I’ve lived it and benefited from it already. This was just the logical next step for me.”

–Julie Barnes, BSN and MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner

Hear What Drew Nurses to the Master’s Program

MSN FNP Student Support and Flexibility

Students pursuing a full-time plan of study complete 44 credit hours over five semesters; part-time plan pathways are also available. The program features a combination of online and on-campus classes and labs and provides placements for clinical rotations. Students learn from nationally recognized faculty dedicated to their personal and professional success.

• Complete 44 credit hours in five semesters for a full-time plan of study.
• Flexibility with a combination of online and on-campus classes.
• Learn from nationally recognized faculty members. 
• Scholarships and financial aid available.
• UNCG secures preceptors for students for clinical rotations, and we welcome suggestions for future preceptors.  
• The FNP program does not accept international or F1 students.

After Graduating with Your Master’s in Nursing

After graduating, students will be prepared to take either the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) board certification exam for FNPs and to apply for state licensure. Graduates will also have the option to apply to and seamlessly move into the UNCG School of Nursing’s Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing concentration or the PhD in Nursing degree program.