Nursing — Family Nurse Practitioner (Online)

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.

• Hybrid format with online courses and two Clinical Intensive weekends held on campus in Boston.
• 720 hours of clinical experience embedded throughout the program.
• Prepares graduates for national certification exams in family practice.
• Study with renowned faculty, who are experienced practitioners and thought leaders.
• Customize your study schedule to balance coursework with your personal and professional commitments.

Graduates of this program are equipped to provide comprehensive primary care across all life stages. Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) are in demand in settings like physician offices, hospitals, and community health centers. FNPs conduct health assessments, perform diagnostic evaluations, and manage treatment plans for patients, including prescribing medications when necessary. This program positions you for leadership in primary care, offering career growth in a high-demand field.

This program features two required Clinical Intensive weekends on Northeastern’s Boston campus. In these sessions, you’ll participate in High Fidelity Simulations, practice advanced skills with professional patients, and receive individualized instruction from faculty. These immersive experiences allow you to refine your clinical abilities while preparing for the rigors of family nurse practitioner practice.

Application Submission Deadlines:

Fall term: July 1

Spring term: November 1

• Application

• Application fee

• Two letters of recommendation (academic and professional)

• Personal statement

• Resumé

• Transcripts from all institutions attended

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited USA program

• Minimum GPA of 3.0, with grades of ‘B’ or better, is required in all undergraduate clinical courses

• Successful completion of a statistics course that includes probability theory and hypothesis testing

• Current RN licensure

• At least 1 year of active full-time nursing experience with direct patient care

• TOEFL or IELTS for applicants who do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution and whose native language is not English

  • TOEFL – A 1–6 banded score scale will be introduced in January 2026 for the iBT TOEFL test. Please see the below score breakdowns for test takers before and after the updated score scale takes effect on Jan. 21, 2026:

    • For exams taken before January 21, 2026: We prefer a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 100.

    • For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: We prefer a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 5.

• Additional fees may apply for travel, memberships, and clinical