Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner


The Family Nurse Practitioner MSN program will prepare you to function as a primary caregiver. With accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, you can enjoy more career autonomy and have significant career potential. After graduating, you’ll also be prepared for national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).

One of the Shortest Nurse Practitioner Program in Georgia

This program is online or conducted on KSU’s Kennesaw campus one weekend a month and is one of the shortest nurse practitioner program in Georgia, with only five semesters full time or eight semesters part time.

Emphasis on Practicum Experiences

The Family Nurse Practitioner courses provide hands-on training and in-depth knowledge focusing on practicum experiences. Courses explore healthcare theory, pharmacology, research, assessment, clinical management, diversity, and other concepts necessary for success as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

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Welcoming Learning Environment

The Family Nurse Practitioner learning environment at KSU is welcoming, with small classes promoting collaboration with peers and faculty members. The program has a broad array of practicum sites in north Georgia, so you can put your skills to work and expand your professional network. The courses are taught by expert doctoral faculty who are experienced educators with relevant real-world experience.

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Program Snapshot

Program Format: Hybrid

Number of Credit Hours: 44 Total Hours

Entry Term: Fall

Time to Complete: Two-Year Program

Application Deadlines:

  • Priority: December 15th
  • Final: April 28th
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Admissions Requirements

  • Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
  • Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH college and/or university you have attended. 
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 from a regionally accredited college or university
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Additional Program Requirements:

  • Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 with a bachelor’s degree in nursing 
  • Undergraduate research course 
  • RN licensure in the state of Georgia 
  • Statement of purpose outlining personal program goals 
  • Two professional letters of recommendation 
  • Resume or professional vitae documenting minimum one year full-time professional experience as a Registered Nurse within the last five years and have involved direct patient care 

 

Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Benefits at Kennesaw State

  • Top 20

    Schools in the U.S. that students want to attend reported by U.S. News and World Report

  • 7,100+

    Companies recruited students and alumni from KSU in 2020

  • Well-Respected in the Marketplace – KSU nursing graduates have been sought after by Georgia’s top-tier healthcare employers for the past 45 years.

  • Affordability – KSU’s Family Nurse Practitioner program is offered at a far lower cost than private universities and for-profit programs.

  • Valuable Hands-on Components – The program has established relationships with a broad array of preceptor practicum sites in north Georgia.

  • Tuition Reimbursement - Many local healthcare employers offer tuition reimbursement for graduate study. Check with your employer’s human resources personnel to find out if you qualify.

  • Class Schedule – KSU’s NP classes are either 100% online or meet one weekend a month on the Kennesaw campus.  It’s one of the shortest Family Nurse Practitioner programs in Georgia.

What can you do with a Family Nurse Practitioner degree?

The Family Nurse Practitioner degree will prepare you for a wide array of career paths to choose from, including clinical and nonclinical opportunities.

  • Nursing Informatics Specialist
  • School Nurse
  • Physician's Office Nurse
  • Legal Consultancy Nurse
  • Diabetes Management Nurse
  • Cruise Ship Nurse
  • Research Nurse
  • Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner Salary and Career Information

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520 Parliament Garden Way NW
Prillaman Health Sciences, Room 3102
Mail Drop #4102
Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591

 

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