Multiple nursing programs for earning your FNP.
With your FNP credential, you can serve as a primary care provider, diagnosing conditions, prescribing certain medications, and treating acute and chronic illnesses. Family nursing practitioners are expert healthcare providers: registered nurses with advanced classroom and clinical education in family practice.
585 clock hours of practica
One three-day hands-on clinical intensive
Optional on-campus immersions
FNP courses built for working nurses like you.
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate (FNP role specialty) programs at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
BUILT-IN FLEXIBILITY
Choose from six start dates (including midterm starts). Work with your advisor to create a plan for decelerated or accelerated study.
ONLINE + HANDS-ON LEARNING
Master new skills through immersive virtual simulations and hands-on intensives in our state-of-the-art Centers for Innovative Clinical Practice.
ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT
We encourage your success through practicum support, on-demand tutoring, mentorship, writing assistance, and more.
Ready to open more doors in your nursing career?
FNP-FOCUSED PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATES.
No matter where you are in your career, we have a program to help you realize your vision of becoming a family nurse practitioner.
MASTER of
Science in Nursing (MSN)
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER ROLE SPECIALTY
Acceleration1 options available
Online coursework + one required on-campus clinical intensives
8 trimesters1(2.7 years)
50 credit hours + 585 practicum contact hours
DOCTOR of
Nursing Practice (DNP)
BSN-entry DNP
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER ROLE SPECIALTY
Online coursework + one required on-campus clinical intensives
12 trimesters1(4 years)
71 credit hours + 1,035 practicum contact hours
Post-Graduate
Nursing Certificates
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER ROLE SPECIALTY
Online coursework + one required on-campus clinical intensives
5 trimesters1 (1.7 years)
31 credit hours + 585 practicum contact hours
Specialize as an FNP and elevate your career.
Dedicated solely to graduate health sciences education.
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that offers degree programs in nursing, health administration, physical therapy, occupational therapy, education and speech-language pathology, as well as continuing education programs.
Founded in 1979, USAHS has locations in San Marcos, California; St. Augustine, Florida; Miami, Florida; Austin, Texas; and Dallas, Texas. USAHS also offers dynamic online programs that leverage the healthcare technologies of the future.
USAHS is institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001, www.wscuc.org.
San Marcos, CA | St. Augustine, FL | Miami, FL | Austin, TX | Dallas, TX
1 Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress, credits transferred, and other factors.
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