Bouvé College of Health Sciences

Family Nurse Practitioner

Master's: Boston, MA
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The Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner program is a specialty focusing on the primary healthcare of individuals and families. The program culminates with the Master of Science in Nursing degree.

Boston, MA
Location
Full-Time
Part-Time
Commitment
2-3 Years
Duration of Program
CCNE
Accreditation
Fall
Entry Terms
No
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Overview

Please Note: We are only accepting applications for the Family Primary Care NP Online program for the fall of 2024. If you are interested in pursuing a degree in this area, we suggest exploring our Family Nurse Practitioner (Online) program.

The primary goal of the MS Family Nurse Practitioner hybrid program is to educate family nurse practitioners who are capable of providing evidence-based, culturally and linguistically competent, ethical primary healthcare to individuals and families in a variety of health care settings. Graduates will become nurse clinicians, educators, scholars, researchers, and lifelong learners. The program is offered in a hybrid format with the majority of the classes delivered online, coupled with live presentation sessions. Students are required to be on campus twice per semester. Upon completion of the primary care program, graduates are eligible to sit for all national certification exams in their area of practice.

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Unique Features

  • Prepares students for national certification exams in their area of practice
  • Program features 720 hours of clinical experience
  • This program is appropriate for licensed nurses who do not possess a master's degree in nursing

Program Objectives

The Family Nurse Practitioner hybrid program will prepare family nurse practitioners who will:

  • Provide evidenced-based healthcare to individuals, families, and communities across diverse cultural and practice settings.
  • Effectively utilize information technologies in the provision of care to individuals, families, and communities.
  • Actively collaborate and communicate with fellow clinicians and institutions to ensure coordination of care to individuals, families, and communities.
  • Provide leadership across diverse cultural and practice settings in the provision of primary healthcare to individuals, families, and communities.

Accreditation Description

The master's degree program in nursing and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Northeastern University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. 

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Admissions

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-ranked university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Program Costs

$88.4K *
Tuition
$7.5K
Avg Institutional Aid
90%
% Receiving Aid

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

  • Application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • *Transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Personal statement
  • Resumé
  • TOEFL or IELTS for applicants who do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution and whose native language is not English

*Transcripts from outside of the U.S. will require a course-by-course evaluation from WES or ECE

 

  • Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program (USA).
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0, with grades of ‘B’ or better, is required in all undergraduate clinical courses.
  • Current RN licensure.
  • At least 1 year of active full-time nursing experience. Attention will be given to former nursing positions that required a high level of independence. Experience in care of pediatric as well as adult populations is encouraged.
  • Letter of intent to study.
  • Personal interview.

Are You an International Student? Find out what additional documents are required to apply.

Admissions Details Learn more about the Bouvé College of Health Sciences admissions process, policies, and required materials.

Admissions Dates

Please submit all admissions materials by the following deadline: March 15

Curriculum

Industry-aligned courses for in-demand careers.


For 100+ years, we’ve designed our programs with one thing in mind—your success. Explore the current program requirements and course descriptions, all designed to meet today’s industry needs and must-have skills.

 

Experiential Learning

Clinical practicum is available in a variety of urban and rural settings. This may include, but is not limited to: hospitals, urgent care clinics, primary care offices, and community health centers. Preceptorship is one to one. Preceptors may be advanced nurse practitioners or physicians. The student will manage a caseload with increasing complexity and independence as the program progresses.

Faculty

Our Faculty

Northeastern University faculty represents a broad cross-section of professional practices and fields, including finance, education, biomedical science, management, and the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside you to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

Students

By enrolling in Northeastern, you’ll be connected to students at our 13 campuses, as well as 300,000-plus alumni and more than 3,500 employer partners around the world. Our global university system provides you with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally and serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

Below is a look at where our Nursing & Healthcare alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.

 

  • Where They Work

    • Massachusetts General Hospital
    • Boston Children’s Hospital
    • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    • Brigham and Women’s Hospital
    • Boston Medical Center

  • What They Do

    • Healthcare Services
    • Business Development
    • Education
    • Community and Social Services
    • Operations

  • What They're Skilled At

    • Healthcare
    • Nursing
    • Hospitals
    • Patient Safety
    • Healthcare Management

 

Learn more about Northeastern Alumni on Linkedin.

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