Earn more and get the credentials you need to diagnose, prescribe, and treat patients
with an online Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Florida A&M University (FAMU).
The Program prepares students to begin a new career path as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
and acquire Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP or Women's Health NP credentials. Plus,
you’ll finish your degree faster with only 42 required credits as opposed to the 57
credits called for by other programs.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited college
or university and demonstrate academic potential: (a) minimum GPA of 3.0 (in the last
60 semester hours of study). Graduate Record Examination(GRE) recommended, but not
required for admission. We recommend a minimum GRE score of 300 (150 verbal and 150
quantitative). Additionally, MSN candidates must meet a number of school-specific
requirements, including a personal statement, Level II background check and drug screen.
Post-Masters certificate program is available for students.
Due to restrictive state regulations, Florida A&M University (FAMU) is not permitted
to provide online courses or instruction to students from some states.If you reside in a restricted state, you may not be permitted to enroll in or be admitted
to a FAMU online program. Please contact your state’s higher education regulation authorities for more details.
Our students improve the health of their community, because as nurses, they invest
in the community where they live, learn, work and play.
What is advanced practice nursing?
Are you thinking about becoming an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse?
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) are a part of the healthcare team that
provides initial, ongoing, and comprehensive care to patients across the lifespan.
APRNs are prepared and credentialed to assess, diagnose, manage patient health disorders
(acute or chronic), order screening or diagnostic tests, and prescribe medications.
Our focus will be on educating quality individual practitioners rather than quantities
of students.
Advanced Practice Nursing Careers
Advanced Practice Registered nurses work in various medical and community settings,
as well as management, research, policy, and educational arenas.
Healthcare Providers’ Offices
Community Centers
Public Health
Home Health
Rehabilitation
Correctional Facilities
Nursing Care Facilities
Researcher
Health Policy
Case Management
School Health
Nursing Schools
Driven by Caring, Excellence and Diversity.
Advanced Practice Nursing Salary Expectations
In 2022, the average nurse practitioner (NP) made:
Top salary $199,630
A median salary of $121,610
Lowest salary $87,340
Highest-paying states for NPs:
California
New Jersey
Oregon
Nevada
Massachusetts
The states with the highest employment rates for NPs are:
This program focuses on health care to women across the life cycle with emphasis on
conditions unique to women from menarche through the remainder of their life cycle
within the context of socio-cultural environments: interpersonal, family and community.
