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 residencies, including new student orientation and MSN orientation.

First-Year (Bridge-Year) Experience

study the chemistry of nutrition, and explore professional role development
explore nursing informatics and healthcare technologies and engage in scholarly inquiry
gain knowledge and skills in health assessment (includes 45 clinical/ lab hours) and community nursing (includes 45 experiential clinical hours)

Second-Year (MSN) Experience

learn advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, and advanced health assessment across the human lifespan (75 clinical hours)
explore human diversity and social and policy issues
compare and analyze theories or models relevant to advanced nursing practice and the transition to the role of the advanced practice nurse.

Third-Year (MSN) Experience for FNP Track

complete three clinical rotations (225 hours each) in family primary care in the following areas: pediatrics and women's health, adult health, and geriatric health
complete an evidence-based scholarly project

•Third-Year (MSN) Experience for PMHNP Track

complete three clinical rotations (75 hours in the first rotation and 300 hours in each of the second and third rotations) in caring for psychiatric mental health clients across the lifespan
complete an evidence-based 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

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

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

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