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The FranU School of Nursing provides rigorous, patient-centered education training for nurses. Whether you are taking the first steps to become a registered nurse or are advancing your career with a graduate degree to become a Family Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Anesthetist, our education aligns with a Catholic social justice framework focused on a spirit of service, community needs and holistic care. Our flexible programs emphasize experiential learning and resolving the unique challenges of underserved populations.
Learn more about our top-ranking bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral nursing programs and discover a path that aligns with your goals. Find out how our highly regarded faculty and comprehensive licensure exam preparation sets us apart from other nursing schools in the region.
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FranU’s pre-licensure BSN degree program is designed for students who plan to seek nursing licensure but who don’t already have a bachelor’s degree. The program prepares students to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), a test required for all nursing students to pass before becoming practicing registered nurses.
The ABSN program allows students who already have an earned bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing to earn a BSN in 16 months, following completion of required prerequisites.
The traditional entry into the Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) program is designed for licensed and practicing baccalaureate registered nurses (BSN) to become advanced practice nurses with a focus on family practice. Students obtain advanced training in primary health care to patients across the lifespan, with a special focus on practicum experiences in rural and/or medically underserved settings. Enrollment is limited and selection is competitive.
The post master’s FNP certificate program is designed for MSN-prepared nurses that wish to expand their scope of practice and become a family nurse practitioner. This hybrid program offers online and in-person courses. It prepares advanced practice nurses to become board-certified family nurse practitioners (FNPs) with a special focus on practicum experiences in rural and/or medically underserved settings.
The expedited entry into the Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) program is designed for currently enrolled or recently graduated (within the past year) students (RN-BSN or pre-licensure) to obtain advanced education and training in primary health care to patients across the lifespan. Enrollment is limited and selection is competitive!
For information about our SACSCOC accreditation, please visit our Institutional Accreditation page.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program 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 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is Continuing Accreditation
To view the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program, please visit then ACEN website.
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