Family Nurse Practitioner

The School of Nursing offers a 48-credit, online, asynchronous Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner program. This comprehensive curriculum develops advanced nursing skills enabling graduates to provide evidence-based, holistic care to individuals, families, and populations across the health continuum. The program includes 800 hours of supervised practicum experience. While all coursework is delivered online, practicum requirements must be completed in a state where the student holds a valid nursing license. Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for national certification examinations offered by either the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

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MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner Curriculum

Students complete the following courses for 48 credit hours:

NURS G769 Social Justice and Health (3 crs)
NURS G805 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 crs)
NURS G810 Advanced Health Assessment (3 crs)
NURS G820 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3 crs)
NURS G822 Family Primary Care Management I Theory (3 crs)
NURS G823 Family Primary Care Management I Practicum (200 practicum hours) (3 crs)
NURS G826 Family Primary Care Management II Theory (3 crs)
NURS G827 Family Primary Care Management II Practicum (200 practicum hours) (3 crs)
NURS G828 Family Primary Care Management III Theory (3 crs)
NURS G829 Family Primary Care Management III Practicum (200 practicum hours) (3 crs)
NURS G832 Family Primary Care Management IV Theory (3 crs)
NURS G833 Family Primary Care Management IV Practicum (200 practicum hours) (3 crs)
NURS G836 Informatics, Economics & Health Policy (3 crs)
NURS G837 Leadership & Transition to Advanced Role (3 crs)
NURS G838 Population Health & Epidemiology (3 crs)
NURS G839 Research for Evidence-Based Practice (3 crs)

View the course progression plan here.

Overview

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MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner

Applications are accepted year-round for enrollment for Fall, Spring, and Summer.

Application deadlines: January 1, August 1, May 1

Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

Admission Requirements

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Requirements

A completed application to the program
Official transcripts from each degree-granting college or university attended
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing
Copies of current, unencumbered RN License and advanced practice license (if applicable) in the state in which all clinical practicums for the program will occur; APRN certification (if applicable). Specific programs require students to obtain and maintain a Louisiana Registered Nursing license or a multistate nursing license while enrolled in the program.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on all coursework, or a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours in an undergraduate accredited nursing program.
Prior to admission or as a condition of progression, evidence of completion of a 3 credit hour undergraduate level statistics course with an earned grade of B- (80%) or better.
Minimum of one year’s full-time work experience
Letters of recommendation
A type-written essay (no more than two pages) must be submitted when completing an application, addressing three areas: 1) description of career experience (including the primary area of expertise) and goals; 2) description of how a master's degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner will facilitate career goals; and 3) description of expectation related to the time commitment required for graduate school.

How to Apply

Complete the online application.
Submit your transcripts from every university ever attended. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.
Submit proof of an unencumbered RN licensure from the Nursys website (uploaded to your application).
Upload a personal statement (2 pages, double-spaced) explaining your unique qualifications, motivations, and vision for your nursing career. Please highlight your clinical experience and expertise, program alignment and career goals, personal qualities and professional values. Your personal statement should demonstrate not only your qualifications but also your passion for nursing and your potential to excel as an advanced practice nurse. The admissions committee should finish reading with a clear understanding of who you are as a healthcare professional and why you are an excellent candidate for the program.
Submit email addresses for 2 references.

Interviews will be required for selected graduate nursing program applicants. Interviews will be scheduled bi-monthly and with increased frequency towards the end of the semester to accommodate admission deadlines.

Upon Acceptance

Students must provide

certified background review and drug screen. Within thirty days of enrollment, students are required to apply for a certified background review and drug screen, at their own expense, by a provider designated by Loyola University New Orleans with the results reported to Loyola University New Orleans School of Nursing.
documentation of physical examination by a licensed provider
documentation of immunizations
current CPR certification

View all requirements and regulations in the Graduate Bulletin.

Tuition and Fees

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Tuition

$885 per credit hour ($2,655 per 3-credit course).

Fees

Full-time (6+ credit hrs per semester): $250 per semester
Part-time (1-5 credit hrs per semester): $125 per semester

Financial Aid & Scholarships

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Financial Aid

Students enrolling in 6 or more credit hours per semester are eligible for federal student financial aid as well as private student loans. For further information about online student financial aid, please visit Loyola's Financial Aid page and the PLUS Loan program page.

U.S. students may be eligible for a Lifetime Learning Tax Credit. This tax credit was designed to help students acquire or improve job skills. Part-time students may apply. This is a tax credit equal to 20 percent of the first $5,000 of qualifying tuition paid or $1,000 maximum per family. Consult your tax advisor for complete details.

Scholarships

Students are also encouraged to seek out private scholarships.

All incoming admitted students have access to Scholarship Universe, Loyola’s scholarship matching platform designed to help students discover funding opportunities beyond traditional institutional, federal, and state aid. Students access Scholarship Universe via their Loyola Single Sign-On account.