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Course Overview

There are nearly 2.9 million registered nurses in the United States, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, less than 20 percent of RNs have earned credentials to become nurse practitioners. Become the reliable medical authority your community needs with Fairleigh Dickinson’s online MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner degree.

This program will deepen your understanding of diverse treatment methods as you prepare to diagnose and treat patients of all ages. Upon completion of the program, you’ll be prepared to take the family nurse practitioner certification exam and begin your new career in nursing leadership.

OUR ONLINE MSN PROGRAM PREPARES YOU TO:

  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of diverse medical conditions
  • Accurately diagnose patients of all ages
  • Develop effective treatment plans for patients of all ages
  • Effectively use information technology to conduct extensive research on medical conditions and the latest treatment methods
  • Apply accurate research to the practice
  • Successfully take the family nurse practitioner certification exam
  • Gain necessary preparation for doctoral study

KEY TOPICS OF STUDY INCLUDE:

  • Nursing philosophies
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Theory development
  • Advanced research
  • Pathophysiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Primary care
  • Family systems

Offered through Fairleigh Dickinson’s online learning platform, this program’s courses are accompanied by the flexibility to learn at your own pace while completing coursework on your own time.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission into this program, applicants must have:

  • A completed Graduate Admissions Application opens in a new window.
  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 3.0.
  • One year of clinical nursing practice.
  • All official college transcripts.
  • Two letters of recommendation (one employer and one academic).
  • Copy of your NJ nursing license.
  • A course in health assessment is required for all nurse practitioner tracks.
  • A personal statement

English Language Requirements:

  Regular (Direct) Admission Pre-Master’s Program (Graduate) Intermediate Pre-Master’s Program (Graduate) Pre-University Program (Undergraduate) Intermediate Pre-University Program (Undergraduate) Conditional Admission
TOEFLIBT 70 60 50 50 40 Not required
IELTS 6 5.5 5 5 4.5 Not required
ITEP 3.7 3.5 3.2 3.2 2.9 Not required
Pearson’s PTE-A 53 50 50 45 36 Not required
GTEC 1150 1075 1000 1000 900 Not required
E3PT 65 58 58 54 48 Not required
Duolingo 100 90 80 80 70 Not required
FDU EPS EPS 1109 + 1119 EPS placement test score 8   EPS placement test score 7   Not required
or EPS placement test score 7 EPS placement test score 3
EPS 5109 + 5119    
Other SAT EBRW: 480 ELS EAP level 110 ELS EAP level 109 ELS EAP level 109 ELS EAP level 107 Not required
ACT English: 22
ELS EAP level 112

Fees

Tuition Fees and Medical Insurance: $30525

Tuition per Credit: $825


This information was accurate on : 14/04/2021
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