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University of Saint Joseph’s Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.)—Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares registered nurses for advanced practice and board certification. Focusing on evidence-based practice and hands-on clinical training, the FNP program increases your competencies in delivering primary health care to families across the lifespan and empowers you to make a positive impact in your community.
Providing weekly courses, USJ’s M.S.—Family Nurse Practitioner degree program enables you to balance your work schedule and your school commitments.
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Upon completion of USJ’s Master of Science in Nursing—Family Nurse Practitioner degree, you gain the confidence and ability to:
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Read MoreWe believe growth happens when students feel supported. In our flexible, hybrid NP program, learners gain both personal attention and the freedom to balance life, while building confidence, compassion, and lasting professional connections.
Dr. Yvonne Joy, DNP, APRN, Associate Professor of Nursing
At USJ, we recognize that many of our students are working nurses who have busy work schedules. Our plans of study are designed with two courses per semester and both courses are held on one day per week. Students starting our program in the fall will have classes on Thursdays and students starting our program in the spring will have classes on Tuesdays.
During the FNP program, you can acquire hands-on clinical experience and practice assessing, diagnosing, and treating in various health care settings. Through the clinical practicum, you also strengthen your skills in health promotion and illness prevention. Working alongside other experienced health care professionals, you learn to work as an integral part of the health care team and develop your leadership potential.
The master’s degree in nursing family nurse practitioner program at the University of Saint Joseph is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The robust M.S.—Family Nurse Practitioner program provides a comprehensive curriculum that covers a wide range of key areas in advanced practice nursing such as population health, person-centered care, and informatics and health care technologies.
With 28 credits of core courses and 19 credits of FNP concentration courses, the M.S.-FNP program curriculum enables you to administer, consult, educate, and research as part of the advanced practice role in nursing. You are also prepared for leadership and change-agent roles in health promotion and therapeutic clinical practice.
Emphasizing hands-on clinical training, the FNP program curriculum encompasses 750 direct patient care hours with a variety of health care agencies. Students are prepared for the Family Nurse Practitioner certification examination upon graduation.
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By completing a Master of Science in Nursing—Family Nurse Practitioner degree, you are well-equipped with the advanced nursing knowledge to elevate your career and increase your earning potential.
You are ready to provide high-quality primary and specialty health care to patients of all ages with confidence in various health care settings, including primary care practices, long-term care facilities, and community health care clinics.
Graduates of the F.N.P. program are entering a fast-growing field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Family Nurse Practitioners are highly in-demand. Advanced practice registered nurse roles including family nurse practitioners are projected to grow by 45% through 2030. As an APRN/Family Nurse Practitioner, you can expect a median annual salary of $117,670, which is 56% higher than RNs with a bachelor’s degree.
The acceptance to the M.S.N.—Family Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Saint Joseph is highly selective. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a registered nurse license.
If you intend to apply to the program, please submit the following materials with your application and admission fee:
After the application review, candidates are interviewed by the respective program director.
Review the detailed admission requirements.
Applications to the M.S.-FNP program are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Please submit your application and required documents to the Graduate Admissions Office by:
The University of Saint Joseph’s Master of Science in Nursing—Family Nurse Practitioner program is designed for working nurses who are ready to take leadership nursing roles and achieve career advancement. Apply to the M.S.-FNP program today to increase your competencies in diagnosing, assessing, and treating patients across the lifespan.
Have more questions about the Master of Science in Nursing—Family Nurse Practitioner degree?
Contact:
Yvonne Joy, DNP, APRN
Associate Professor of Nursing and Director of Graduate Programs
Phone: 860.231.5258
August 24, 2026 at 6 p.m.
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