Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN
Expand Your Scope of Practice to Increase Your Impact in Nursing
- 36-credit family nurse practitioner degree (27-credit post-master's certificate option)
- 100% first-time FNP certification exam pass rate since inception
- 95% employment rate among graduates
- CCNE accreditation ensures rigorous academic and professional standards
- Rolling admissions with flexible entry points (3 annual starts)
What Makes Our MSN-FNP Program Unique?
Find success after graduation. Graduates of our family nurse practitioner program have posted a 100% first-time FNP certification exam pass rate since the program’s inception — a testament to the strength of our faculty and curriculum. Our graduates also boast a 95% employment rate, reflecting employer confidence in Scranton-trained family nurse practitioners.
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Our graduates are credentialed and employed at leading healthcare providers such as Lehigh Valley Health Network, The Wright Center, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers, and the Guthrie Clinic, as well as many private offices and urgent care centers. Their careers span a wide range of specialties, including family practice, pediatrics, women's health, endocrinology, cardiology, orthopedics, pulmonary, oncology, occupational health, and nephrology.
Join recipients of acclaimed recognition. Scranton’s graduate nursing programs are ranked 123rd in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. All programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Faculty in the online nurse practitioner program are active researchers, national nursing organization members, and award-winning practitioners who bring practical experience to the virtual classroom.
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- Duration 21 months
- Cost per Credit $965
- Credit Hours 36
Program Benefits
- Earn 750+ direct patient care hours through comprehensive clinical experiences
- Synchronous online FNP courses paired with two on-campus intensives
- Hands-on simulations, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and skills training rooted in Jesuit values
- Learn from experienced faculty with active clinical practices
- Flexible scheduling for working professionals
Advance Your Nursing Career as a Trusted FNP
Our MSN-FNP program equips registered nurses to become highly skilled advanced practice nurses, guided by the Jesuit ideal of cura personalis (care for the whole person). The curriculum in this FNP training is designed to prepare you to assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic conditions while emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.
Our nursing faculty brings real-world experience into the classroom. You'll benefit from high-touch mentorship and the opportunity to apply your learning outside the classroom in activities like Sigma Theta Tau and graduate assistantships. Choose from full-time or part-time options that best fit your schedule.
Career Outlook: A Booming Field Full of Potential
Employment for nurse practitioners is projected to grow 40% by 2033 — 10x the national average.1 The median annual salary is $129,210, showing strong employer demand and return on investment from your degree.1
Graduating from Scranton's MSN family nurse practitioner program prepares you to sit for national certification and step confidently into the field as a primary care provider. You’ll be equipped to serve as a leader in patient-centered care across the lifespan in both primary and specialty care settings, delivering advanced nursing services to patients and their families.
CAREER OUTLOOKCurriculum: An Emphasis on Advanced Practice
Our FNP courses follow a semester-by-semester model designed to build knowledge systematically. Students complete a practicum in four of the five semesters, reinforcing clinical decision-making in family practice. Courses also integrate healthcare policy and advocacy for NPs.
Graduates are "day-one ready" to serve patients of all ages, from infants to older adults. The online nurse practitioner program curriculum also includes study of evidence-based practice in advanced nursing, clinical decision-making in family practice and health problems in the developing family.
CURRICULUMProgram Outcomes:
Upon completion of this family nurse practitioner MSN, you will be equipped to:
| Integrate knowledge from nursing and other disciplines to deliver evidence-based care to diverse populations |
| Leverage informatics and patient-care technologies in practice |
| Provide primary care for families across the lifespan, integrating concepts of person-centered care, health promotion and disease prevention, and population health |
Admissions Requirements
To apply for the online MSN-FNP program, you’ll need:
| Completed application (no fee) |
| Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a CCNE, ACEN, or CNEA-accredited program |
| Undergraduate GPA of 3.00+, or evidence of graduate-level academic readiness |
| RN license in the state where you’ll complete your clinical practicums |
| Two professional references and a 300-word personal statement outlining goals |
| Personal interview with a faculty member |
Tuition Details
The family nurse practitioner MSN consists of 36 credit hours at $965 per credit, totaling $34,740. On top of this competitive tuition rate, financial aid options and the Graduate Tuition Fee make it even more affordable.
We strive to provide you with an affordable, high-quality education. That’s why U.S. News & World Report ranked us a Best Value School and one of the top Regional Universities North for 2025.2
SEE TUITIONFinancial Aid
Scranton offers financial aid tailored to working professionals. A personal financial aid counselor will help you take full advantage of scholarships, loans, and other resources.
FINANCIAL AID DETAILSFaculty: Engaged Scholar-Practitioners
You will learn from exceptional faculty who are experienced family nurse practitioners, researchers, and educators. With personal mentoring, they help you master core competencies and offer support in securing clinical placement sites.
We also support placements close to home – often within commuting distance from your residence or current job – helping reduce disruptions to your work-life balance.
FACULTY DIRECTORY NURSING DEPARTMENT WEBSITEFrequently Asked Questions
If you have a question we don’t cover here, request more information or call 570.941.4416.Sources:
1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nurse-anesthetists-nurse-midwives-and-nurse-practitioners.htm (visited June 2025).
2U.S. News & World Report (2025). The University of Scranton Rankings, https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-scranton-3384/overall-rankings (visited June 2025)