Online RN to MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner

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About

About this program

South College's Online RN to MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner track is a CCNE-accredited graduate pathway that lets registered nurses advance to the MSN and prepare for national FNP certification. Delivered online with required in-person clinical hours, the curriculum covers advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, and primary care across the lifespan. Applicants typically need an active RN license and a minimum 2.5 GPA, and the track can be completed in as few as 18 months depending on pace and prior coursework.

Accreditation

CCNE accredited

This program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a programmatic nursing accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Where it is offered

Tennessee

• Tennessee

School

South College – School of Nursing

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Admissions

Admissions

Minimum GPA is 2.5.

• Admission is competitive and determined by a ranking system based on GPA and TEAS scores.

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Format

Schedule and format

Asynchronous coursework available. Transfer credits accepted.

• Online programs are described as flexible and structured, indicating predominantly asynchronous coursework.