The baccalaureate degree programs in nursing, master’s degree programs in nursing, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Roberts Wesleyan University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Earn Your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) While You Work
Online programs are the most excellent option for most registered American nurses to further their nursing education while keeping their full-time or part-time jobs. The flexibility of the Roberts Wesleyan University’s MS Family Nurse Practitioner degree makes it ideal for working registered professional nurses who may have family or other responsibilities.
With the exception of one 1-week class and clinical requirements, courses are online. Gain hands-on experience through at least 600 clinical hours within the program.
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What will you learn?
- Leadership Grounded in Integrity: Our graduate and professional programs are designed to develop your leadership skills to be effective in your field, grounded in ethical decision-making and integrity. Make a positive impact in your workplaces and communities.
- Education Beyond Skill Development: We focus on educating the whole person. Professional competencies are paired with a strong emphasis on character and purpose, empowering you, an adult learner, to excel in your career as a principled leader with transferable skills. We provide education for what's next.
- Values-Driven Curriculum: Our courses integrate core values like compassion, ethical responsibility, and community engagement, essential qualities for working adults aiming to lead with purpose in today’s challenging environments.
- Becoming a Trustworthy Leader: We prepare graduate students to be trusted professionals. We’ll help you foster ethical workplace cultures and build strong, collaborative teams based on character, empathy, and respect.
- A Foundation for Positive Change: Our programs will help you change more than just your job title, it’ll help you change your community. A Roberts education will help you contribute to meaningful change and lead with a higher sense of mission and service.
Cost of Family Nurse Practitioner, M.S.
Total Program
Sticker Price:
$51,516
Less than
26%
of students
pay this amount
25%
tuition discount for benefit-eligible
employees, spouses, and dependents
of our corporate partners
Coursework
Interested in seeing what courses you can take? Check out our course catalog!
In my experience, many students who have completed their online NP degrees elsewhere have felt they were on their own without much faculty support. At Roberts Wesleyan University we pride ourselves, as faculty, on being accessible, highly visible, and involved in student learning.
Admissions Requirements
Requirements:
- B.S. degree with a nursing major from an accredited program*
- Unencumbered licensure to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.30 on a scale of 4.00
- Successful completion (B minus or higher) of a statistics course
- Two years of nursing experience. For RNs with less than two years of RN experience, the Graduate Curriculum Committee may consider other significant experience in health care including working as an LPN.
Students will be asked to review and sign the technical standards published on the School of Nursing Website at Roberts Wesleyan University
Not required:
- Entrance Exam (GRE/GMAT)
*International student applications evaluated on an individual basis
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Master of Science (MS) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program accredited?
Will the program prepare me for certification?
Once you graduate, you will qualify to apply for state licensure as a Family Nurse practitioner and be eligible to take a Family Nurse Practitioner national certification exam through the AANP or ANCC.
Do you offer scholarships or other financial aid?
Financial Aid is available mainly in the form of Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans and Federal Graduate PLUS loans.
- Direct Loans - To determine eligibility, complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at www.studentaid.gov. Available October 1st for the following academic year. The Federal school code for Roberts is 002805.
- Direct Unsubsidized - Fixed rate loan with an annual maximum of $20,500. Rate and fees are determined annually. For more information, go to www.studentaid.gov.
- GRAD PLUS - Fixed-rate credit qualifying loans which allow for additional funds to help pay for educational expenses, up to the Cost of Education, as established by Roberts Wesleyan University. The PLUS request process, including a credit check, can be completed at www.studentaid.gov.
Additional financial assistance may include:
- Roberts Alumni Discount (10%)
- Corporate Partnership Discount (25%), If you or your spouse work for one of our 80+ healthcare, educational, or other Corporate Partners, you are eligible for our 25% tuition discount!
- Employer Tuition Assistance
Reach out to Student Financial Services office for all information regarding financial aid and billing at 585-594-6150 or studentfinancial@roberts.edu
What is a family nurse practitioner program?
Roberts Wesleyan University’s MS Family Nurse Practitioner program will give you the clinical experiences, skills, and confidence necessary to deliver holistic, evidence-based care through all stages of life, from birth to death. You will have all that it takes to promote improved patient outcomes in any clinical setting.
This program can be completed in 36 months.
Can I complete this program while I am working full time?
Roberts Wesleyan University’s MS Family Nurse Practitioner degree is designed for working registered professional nurses who may have a family or other responsibilities.
With the exception of one 1-week class and clinical requirements, courses are online.
Will I need to complete practicum or clinical hours?
Some of your courses will require up to 150 clinical hours to complete. Upon completion, you'll have gained a wealth of hands-on experience through at least 600 clinical hours within the program.
What are some career prospects after completing this program?
With an aging American population and increasing emphasis on clinical prevention, the demand for family nurse practitioners is rising. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts nurse practitioner jobs to increase by 52% through 2029 - a rate much higher than the average for all health professions.
This master's degree program will give you the clinical experiences, training, and knowledge to expand your career options. As a well-trained and confident family nurse practitioner with valid national certification, you can work in clinical settings such as:
- Family practice
- Pediatric primary care
- Christian faith-based practices
- Women's health clinics
- Internal medicine
- Oncology
- Nephrology
- Urgent care clinics
- School health
- Public health departments
What are the program outcomes?
Graduates will be able to:
- Develop therapeutic relationships using a holistic approach
- Oversee health promotion interventions for individuals, families, and population health.
- Analyze healthcare policies impacting clinical practice
- Integrate nursing research and clinical judgment to improve patient outcomes
- Employ collaborative techniques to design patient-centered care
Questions?
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