Career opportunities for Family Nurse Practitioners are likely to be very strong. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the nurse practitioner workforce will grow by 38 percent from 2022 to 2032, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. The median annual wages for nurse practitioners is $121,610. U.S. News & World Report names Nurse Practitioner as #1 on its list of 100 Best Health Care Jobs, #1 on its list of Best STEM Jobs, and #1 on its list of 100 Best Jobs. Our online Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner program equips graduates with the knowledge and tools they need to play an integral role in the lives of their patients.
A family nurse practitioner works closely with patients throughout the course of their lives, helping them reach greater wellness and happiness through health. To excel in this career field, nurses must be compassionate and dedicated to forming a bond of trust with their patients.
From health promotion and disease prevention through advising on lifestyle choices, the duties of a family nurse practitioner are wide-ranging and require a vast knowledge base.
Designed for professional nurses seeking to start the next stage of their careers as nurse practitioners, this online program can open the door to many career paths.
After completing the MSN in Family NP online program, graduates can serve as a primary care provider and bring a sense of stability in the lives of their patients.
Given the scope of knowledge possessed by a family nurse practitioner, careers are available in many different settings, including:
The careers listed below are examples of employment and wages within the nurse practitioner field. Salaries and job titles may vary depending on previous career experience, place of employment and the state you reside in.
“As a mom of four children, a flexible online education was the best choice. I chose the University of Cincinnati because it allowed me to set up my clinicals close to home. I was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The faculty made time to meet with me one-on-one using Skype and I could schedule time with proctors for my tests.”
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Each Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program can be done in as little as two years. There are additional options available for several programs that allow students to take these programs at a slower pace. Although these options extend the length of the selected program, they often make it a more feasible option for the student.
The Post-Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program is a part-time program built to be completed in as little as four semesters, or one year and four months. The Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner program has no set time frame due to the extremely customizable nature of the curriculum.
Yes. The vast majority of our students work throughout their time in their academic program. It is important to assess course load and financial aid to understand how to balance school and work.
If possible, students may cut down on their work hours during a clinical portion of a program.
Yes. Many of our students qualify for some type of financial aid.
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