Program Overview
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program prepares registered nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) to function as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners in the FNP role.
Program Delivery
Hybrid Instruction
Through direct instruction by faculty members we ensure a robust learning experience by combining in-person attendance along with online instruction. We are committed to accessible education for the working professional and continue to develop our program to ensure a quality learning and interactive experience between faculty and students.
Teaching Weekend Schedule
You attend teaching weekends Friday (8 a.m. – 9 p.m.) and Saturday (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.). In-person requirements for courses will be confirmed by faculty.
Clinical/Practicum Hours
FNP students must complete 1,000 supervised clinical practice hours.
Upon completion of the program, you will have completed the required coursework and clinical hours to meet the AACN Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice.
Student clinical placements are facilitated by the FNP program.
State Authorization
Please check our State Authorization Status List for the states and territories from which we can enroll students in specific online degree programs.
Plans of Study
The FNP program offers two options for completion, based on your level of degree upon entry.
Student Projects & Publications
DNP students must implement an evidence-based project designed to improve practice. The project is guided by their faculty DNP Committee Chairperson and Committee and demonstrates their ability to apply the principles of evidence-based practice, through problem identification, project development and proposal, and the implementation and evaluation of practice, quality/process or systems improvements.
For questions about the presentations, please contact sonhpgradnursingteam@usfca.edu.
