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We designed the traditional entry Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner degree program at FranU specifically for working nurses who want to advance their careers with a focus on rural and medically underserved populations. In this competitive program, we gear admissions toward licensed and practicing baccalaureate registered nurses (RNs) who are ready for their next professional challenge.
Through online or hybrid courses, students gain valuable specialized knowledge and hands-on training. Students complete their coursework in either two or three years and earn real-world experience by completing 750 hours of clinical practicums in a wide variety of healthcare settings. By the time they graduate, FranU students feel prepared to sit for the certifying examination and work as qualified advanced healthcare professionals.
Learn more about how the BSN to FNP degree at FranU can level up your nursing career!
Advance your career - The traditional entry pathway in FranU’s MSN family nurse practitioner program empowers you to reach new professional heights in two or three years, putting you that much closer to your dream career.
No GRE required - We don’t require you to submit your GRE scores, and for recent FranU graduates, we waive the application fee.
Work-friendly format - Choose between a two- or three-year curriculum and complete courses in an online/hybrid format, an ideal structure to maintain your busy schedule as a working nurse.
Prepare with confidence - In 2022, our FNP students boasted a 100% pass rate on the certification exam, an accomplishment the School of Nursing proudly shares.
Become a servant leader - As you learn in a service-oriented environment, you apply your skills in clinical practicums that emphasize rural and underserved populations.
The BSN to FNP program consists of 44 credit hours and 750 hours of clinical practice. Students take courses in advanced health assessment, physiology and pathophysiology, pharmacology, biostatistics, epidemiology and other specialized topics. Building upon one another, our sequential and integrated courses maximize student learning.
A distinguishing feature of FranU is that the program faculty coordinates clinical placements in different healthcare settings, with a focus on rural and medically underserved areas. The faculty strategically match students with preceptors who serve as guides and mentors during their clinical experience.
Scholarly projects and a senior seminar that emphasizes preparation for certification and job searching skills also represent additional opportunities to apply skills in real-world settings.
Our program offers maximum flexibility, meaning that students can choose to complete the curriculum in two or three years. The program also meets the requirements for students to sit for the certifying examination and gain the practical know-how to advance in their field.
To apply to the Traditional Entry MSN-FNP degree program, you must submit the following:
Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited CCNE, ACEN, or CNEA undergraduate nursing institution.
Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in any state with eligibility for licensure in Louisiana at the time of application and enrollment in the program.
All undergraduate transcripts, demonstrating a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and academic preparedness for advanced sciences and advanced clinical skills.
A minimum of one year of full-time RN experience prior to starting the practicum courses within the program.
Official copy of current BLS certification.
Three professional letters of recommendation, with at least one from a current nursing instructor.
One-page professional goal statement for a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Official copy of current immunizations.
FranU’s traditional entry for BSN to FNP program aims to meet the following goals:
Share resources and talent with other programs and health professionals to maximize student learning.
Coordinate consistent practicum learning experiences in predominately medically underserved and/or rural settings.
Offer a curriculum that promotes collaborative, culturally appropriate, ethical, evidence-based care of individuals, families, communities and populations.
The program learning outcomes for the BSN to FNP degree are based on the mission and core values of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, the AACN Essentials for Master’s Education (2021) and the NONPF Core Competencies (2022).
Students graduate from the program with the following abilities:
Apply critical thinking and requisite knowledge to independently design, implement, and evaluate holistic and comprehensive care across the lifespan. (Essentials Domain 1,2;CA 9)
Use technology and information systems to inform clinical practice and evaluate health care quality outcomes. (Essentials Domain 8; CA 5)
Translate existing evidence to improve health outcomes and advanced nursing practice across settings. (Essentials Domain 4;CA 1, 4)
Communicate and collaborate interprofessionally to manage, coordinate, and improve care across settings. (Essentials Domain 6; CA 2)
Demonstrate leadership to promote improved access, quality, and cost-effective health care by applying principles of organizational and systems theory. (Essentials Domain 5,9,10; CA 2, 3, 9)
Evaluate policies that affect healthcare organizations and systems to promote individual, family, and population health. (Essentials Domain 3,7; CA 6,7)
Integrate ethical principles and advocacy strategies to influence health and health care in diverse, equitable, and/or inclusive environments (Essentials Domain 3,7,9; CA 8).
Finding ways to fund your education can be challenging, especially as a working professional. As one of the country’s most affordable Catholic four-year colleges, we work with you to help you find grants, loans and other forms of financial assistance to make your education more affordable.
We also offer scholarships to graduate students, like the Franciscan Missionaries of our Lady Sisters Graduate Scholarship, supported by the Louisiana State Board of Regents and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.
We encourage you to use our Net Price Calculator Tool to estimate the amount of financial aid you may receive. To learn more about your funding options, visit the Office of Financial Aid page.
| Semester | Credit Hours | Tuition/Fees | Course Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | $6,594.25 | $60.00 | $6,654.25 |
| 2 | 4.5 | $4,715.50 | $4,715.50 | |
| 3 | 8 | $6,138.00 | $350.00 | $6,488.00 |
| 4 | 9 | $6,138.00 | $60.00 | $6,198.00 |
| 5 | 4.5 | $3,293.00 | $3,293.00 | |
| 6 | 9 | $6,849.25 | $550.00 | $7,399.25 |
| *Total | 44 | $33,728.00 | $1,020.00 | $34,748.00 |
*Tuition costs do not include textbooks or any additional costs associated with this program.
| Semester | Credit Hours | Tuition/Fees | Course Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | $4,460.50 | $60.00 | $4,520.50 |
| 2 | 3 | $2,581.75 | $2,581.75 | |
| 3 | 4 | $3,293.00 | $3,293.00 | |
| 4 | 3 | $2,581.75 | $2,581.75 | |
| 5 | 1.5 | $2,581.75 | $2,581.75 | |
| 6 | 4 | $3,293.00 | $350.00 | $3,643.00 |
| 7 | 9 | $6,138.00 | $6,138.00 | |
| 8 | 4.5 | $3,293.00 | $3,293.00 | |
| 9 | 9 | $6,849.25 | $550.00 | $7,399.25 |
| *Total | 44 | $35,072.00 | $1,020.00 | $36,092.00 |
*Tuition costs do not include textbooks or any costs associated with uniform requirements.
Reach the next level in your career in a flexible, affordable program. Our competitive hybrid online/in-person program equips working nurses with the specialized knowledge and hands-on training to become family nurse practitioners through rigorous coursework and high-quality practicums. Contact us to find out more about FranU’s BSN to MSN-FNP degree program.
We’re proud to be named one of Baton Rouge’s top choices for higher education. This honor reflects our ongoing commitment to academic excellence, student success and community impact.
For information about our SACSCOC accreditation, please visit our Institutional Accreditation page.
The Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) program including the Post-Master’s Certificate (PMC) at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, including the Post-Master’s Certificate (PMC) is Continuing Accreditation.
To view the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program, please visit then ACEN website.
The program is fully approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN), 17373 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, (225)755-7500.
Note: Prospective students should visit the State Authorization page to verify that Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is authorized to offer online courses and programs in your respective state. Prior to enrollment, students are also encouraged to visit their state educational agency or licensing board to ascertain whether or not they can utilize their degree program for additional compensation, initial licensing or renewal, as well as any other benefits.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| 2 YEAR CURRICULUM PLAN | |
| Year 1 - Spring | |
| NURS 5330 - Physiology and Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| IPGC 6330 - IPGC 6330 | 3 |
| NURS 6345 - Professional Aspects of Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| Year 1 - Summer | |
| NURS 5110 - Independent Research in Advanced Practice | 1.5 |
| NURS 5235 - Nursing Theory and Advanced Practice Nursing | 2 |
| IPGC 6125 - Bioethics | 1 |
| Year 1 - Fall | |
| NURS 6340 - Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion | 3 |
| NURS 6340L - Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion for Family Practice Lab | 1 |
| NURS 6420 - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing | 4 |
| Year 2 - Spring | |
| NURS 5345 - Scholarly Project | 3 |
| NURS 5610 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Family Practice I (Practicum) | 6 |
| Year 2 - Summer | |
| NURS 5615 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Family Health II (Practicum) | 4.5 |
| Year 2 - Fall | |
| NURS 5355 - Senior Seminar | 3 |
| NURS 5620 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Family Health III (Practicum) | 6 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 44 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| 3 YEAR CURRICULUM PLAN | |
| Year 1 - Spring | |
| NURS 5330 - Physiology and Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 6345 - Professional Aspects of Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| Year 1 - Summer | |
| NURS 5235 - Nursing Theory and Advanced Practice Nursing | 2 |
| IPGC 6125 - Bioethics | 1 |
| Year 1 - Fall | |
| NURS 6420 - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing | 4 |
| Year 2 - Spring | |
| IPGC 6330 - IPGC 6330 | 3 |
| Year 2 - Summer | |
| NURS 5110 - Independent Research in Advanced Practice | 1.5 |
| Year 2 - Fall | |
| NURS 6340 - Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion | 3 |
| NURS 6340L - Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion for Family Practice Lab | 1 |
| Year 3 - Spring | |
| NURS 5345 - Scholarly Project | 3 |
| NURS 5610 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Family Practice I (Practicum) | 6 |
| Year 3 - Summer | |
| NURS 5615 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Family Health II (Practicum) | 4.5 |
| Year 3 - Fall | |
| NURS 5355 - Senior Seminar | 3 |
| NURS 5620 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Family Health III (Practicum) | 6 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 44 |
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