Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN)

The University of North Georgia offers a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner degree. The FNP program is designed to prepare experienced registered nurses to sit for national certification as a family nurse practitioner and to qualify for advanced practice authorization.

The MSN-FNP program is available with both a two-year plan of study and a three-year plan of study. The three-year plan of study allows students to take one course at a time, until their final year, and delays their entry into the clinical courses by one year. This is a great option for students who want to continue to work full time, have other responsibilities, or want their educational journey to be at a slower pace. The two-year plan of study requires two courses per semester with clinical hours beginning in the fall. Most clinical courses require 120 clinical hours. While the two-year plan of study remains a viable option for working professionals, the time requirement can be intense for students who find they work a great deal or have other commitments. 

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Quick Facts

  • Dahlonega Campus
  • Program length 46 credit hours
  • Classes will meet one day a week - Tuesday or Thursday
  • 2 year or 3 year plan of study options
  • New cohort begins June summer session
  • NP consistently ranked by U.S. News in top 5 Best Healthcare Jobs

Program Application Deadlines

All application materials are to be received prior to the deadline. The Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner program will review all completed applications and make admissions decisions after the application deadline.

Summer Deadline

February 28

How to Apply to the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program

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100%

Pass Rate on National Certification Exam in 2020

1 yr.

Clinical Experience as an RN

Questions?

For questions about the program, contact:
Nursing Graduate Program
Program Specialist
706-867-4592
For questions about the application process, contact:
Graduate Admissions
grads@ung.edu
706-864-1543

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Professional Licensure and Certification

The University of North Georgia offers degree programs that meet the educational requirements students need to apply for professional licensure and certifications in Georgia. However, the programs may not meet education requirements for licensure or certification in other states.

For additional information, please review the Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure.

Accreditation

The master's/post-master's nursing programs at the University of North Georgia at the Dahlonega Campus located in Dahlonega, GA is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the master's/post-master's certificate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.

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