Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)
MSN-FNP Program Overview
The Spalding University MSN-FNP stands out among family nurse practitioner programs as the longest-standing FNP program in Louisville. Found at the heart of the city and its thriving healthcare community, our 49-hour FNP program prioritizes service, clinical experience and excellent preparation for the number one job in America according to U.S. News & World Report.
- 49 credit hours
- 750 clinical hours
- Hybrid program featuring once-weekly on-campus classes and online courses
- Rolling admissions with cohorts starting each May
- Progression 1 (2-3 courses a semester)
- Progression 2 (1-2 courses a semester)
- Prepares students to sit for national board certification exam (AANP and AACC)
Post-Master’s Certificate Available
For nurses with a master’s degree in nursing who want to expand their expertise in family-centered care, Spalding offers a Post-Master’s Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner. This program equips you with the skills to provide high-quality, culturally competent care to individuals and families across the lifespan, emphasizing wellness promotion, disease management, and health equity.
MSN-FNP Courses
Spalding’s 49-credit Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner prepares advanced nursing practitioners to promote human dignity and flourishing across the lifespan. The degree program can be completed in two or three years. Coursework includes classes such as Child and Adolescent Primary Care, Adult Primary Care and Health Promotion and Reproductive Health.
Students also complete 750 clinical hours over three rotations. Enjoy a flexible schedule (classes meet once a week) that allows you to earn your degree while maintaining a full-time job.
All courses are led by faculty current in clinical practice.
Guaranteed Clinical Placements
The Louisville metropolitan area and adjacent suburban and rural areas contain a wide variety of clinical settings for clinical education rotations, as well as future employment opportunities. Focused and intentional clinical placements throughout the program give clinical partners the opportunity to recruit graduate students early in the program, ensuring high employment rates upon graduation.
Admission Requirements
Are you ready to take the next step toward becoming a family nurse practitioner? Discover how Spalding’s MSN-FNP program can empower you to meet the needs of the times.
Tuition
We’re here for your wellbeing. Learn about tuition and fees for our MSN-FNP program, as well as your financial aid options.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees in nursing at Spalding University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Find Possibility in the Heart of the City
DISCOVER YOUR GROWTH POTENTIAL
Your practice has a profound purpose — the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that job openings for nurse practitioners will grow 40% between 2024 and 2034, which is exponentially more than the average rate for all occupations.
FAQs
Answers to common questions about Spalding University’s MSN-FNP program.
- Progression 1 ( take 2-3 courses a semester)
Progression 2 (take 1-2 courses a semester)
Apply at any time with our rolling admissions. Cohorts start every May. A second cohort may start in August, depending on enrollment.
We want our program to be the right fit for you. Reach out to us if you’d like to schedule a visit or even sit in on one of our classes: pharmacology, advanced assessment, pathophysiology or reproductive health.
All faculty teaching in the Family Nurse Practitioner program are current in clinical practice. Their experience includes extensive annual continuing educational hours and strong community connections.
High-Impact Career Preparation
Spalding University’s family nurse practitioner equips FNPs to practice in a variety of settings, including:
- Community health centers
- Emergency departments
- Family practice clinics
- Outpatient care centers
- Rural health clinics
- School-based health clinics
- Urgent care facilities
- Virtual care platforms
If I ran into a stumbling block, they were there to help me through it. I love Spalding and I will be the first person to say, ‘you should look into Spalding.’ If you have a family or a busy lifestyle, they’re going to be there for you every step of the way.
Charna Gaither, MSN-FNP
