RN to MSN Bridge Program (FNP)

The Flexible Program You Want; the Rigorous Education and Experience You Need

The coursework for this three-year, part-time program is offered entirely online with clinical experience in your community, giving you the flexibility to continue to work. As you complete the elements of the bridge program and move into the MSN-FNP portion, you’ll expand your education and clinical experience to provide safe, effective, and advanced primary care nursing to individuals and families. When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to sit for the Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification Exam. The program begins in the fall.

Your Three-Year Journey

In addition to online coursework and clinical rotations, this program requires you to attend four on-campus meetings, including new student orientation and MSN orientation.

First-Year Experience

study the chemistry of nutrition, nursing informatics, and healthcare technologies
explore professional role development
complete a clinical rotation in health assessment (45 clinical hours) and community nursing (45 clinical hours)

Second-Year Experience

gain an understanding of human diversity and social and political issues
learn advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, and perform health assessments across the human lifespan (90 clinical hours)

Third-Year Experience

complete three clinical rotations in family primary care in the following areas: pediatrics and women’s health, adult health, and geriatric health (540 clinical hours)
gain a deep understanding of research and evidence based practice
complete a comprehensive scholarly project

Discover the MCPHS School of Nursing

As a family nurse practitioner, you work directly with individuals and families throughout their lives, providing expert care, support and compassion. When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to sit for the Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification Exam and begin your fulfilling career.

Nursing is a Rewarding, High-Demand Career

As a nurse practitioner, you will make a measurable difference in people’s lives—and build a career with lifelong job security.

$120,680 median salary

for nurse practitioners (U.S. News & World Report’s Best Healthcare Jobs ranking, 2023)

Best university in the U.S.

#1 for earning power (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education 2018 College Rankings)

Nurse practitioner ranked #1

U.S. News & World Report ranks nurse practitioner #1 of The Best Healthcare Jobs, 2023

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