Program Overview
Take your nursing career to the next level and get the skills to be a leader in your field with a Master of Science in Nursing. Our flexible online/hybrid program for registered nurses offers a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track. This program will empower you to advance the profession and improve quality of patient care by taking on more responsibility as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
Read More The Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner) program at NEIT allows the Registered Nurse with an earned bachelor’s degree (BS) and an active, unencumbered license to continue their education and earn an MSN. The master’s-prepared nurse advances the profession of nursing, improves the quality of patient care, and contributes to the community’s well-being. Reasons for pursuing the MSN degree vary. Students who decide to pursue an MSN may be ready to assume a more professional responsibility as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). Family Nurse Practitioners serve as the primary health care providers in many settings. The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver nursing care throughout the lifespan, including diverse and under-served areas. This program will prepare students with the academic knowledge and clinical skills to be a leader in health promotion, disease prevention, assessment, and management of common acute and chronic illnesses across the health continuum. Upon completion of this program, graduates from the FNP program are eligible to take the Family Nurse Practitioner certification exam given by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Key Points: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program track *This program includes a rigorous curriculum integrating the 3 Ps – Advanced Pathophysiology, Physical Assessment, and Pharmacology, as recommended by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing programs (AACN, 2011). Full Description
Potential Career Opportunities
Some of the vocation options open to the nurse practitioner who has earned an Master of Science in Nursing include the following :
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Educator
FAQ
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What can you do with a master’s degree in nursing/MSN degree?
Individuals with a Master of Science in Nursing degree may work as nursing consultants, research nurses, nurse educators, advanced practice nurses, clinical nurse specialists, and other leadership positions across the medical field.
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What is the value of a master’s degree in nursing (MSN degree)?
Post-graduate education in nursing, such as a Master of Science in Nursing degree, will help individuals sharpen their critical thinking and decision-making skills. It also helps prepare individuals for leadership and advanced practice clinical roles.
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What are the different levels of nurses?
The different levels of nursing are as follows: nursing assistant (CNA), licensed practical nurse (LPN), registered nurse (RN), and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN).
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What is the highest degree in nursing?
The highest degrees in nursing are the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D. in Nursing). These professionals may work in administration or direct patient care. They may also be put in a position to implement health policy at the state or national level.