All clinical nursing experiences are slightly different because nurses work in a variety of health care facilities. You will begin your clinical rotations after the required background checks, physical examinations, and Clinical Skills Competency Intensive have been successfully completed, and you receive “approval to start” your clinical placement from Felician. During your clinical rotation, you will be under the close supervision of your preceptor and Felician University clinical faculty.
Your coursework is 100% online, but that doesn’t mean you’re alone. During your graduate nursing education, you’ll receive focused attention from our doctoral-prepared faculty. You’ll take part in a campus visit that includes practical skill-building in our nursing resource and simulation center while interacting face-to-face with instructors and fellow students. You’ll also be connected with our clinical placement team who will help find local clinical opportunities for you to learn from our experienced professionals or preceptors.
You’ll work with our dedicated clinical placement team who will walk you through the process and be your primary point of contact. Based on your goals and where you live, your Student Success Coach will collaborate with you to identify an appropriate site and preceptor for you within a reasonable driving distance from your home.
You will be in close communication with your Student Success Coach through graduation. They will ensure you complete all clinical requirements and meet deadlines, and will answer your questions, verify your clearance requirements, and walk you through the nursing clinicals checklist.
You will receive a notification from your Student Success Coach prior to each clinical start date. Once the placement has been confirmed and communicated, you are encouraged to begin working directly with your clinical preceptor to establish a schedule.
To become a Family Nurse Practitioner, you must first earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing and pass the NCLEX-RN to become a licensed RN. The next step is to earn your MSN or Post-Master's Certificate with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner and complete the clinical experience work. Upon completion of the degree, the graduate must take and successfully pass a national certification exam to become a certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
The total annual median income for full-time Family Nurse Practitioners is $115,000.
Source: https://www.aanp.org/news-feed/are-you-considering-a-career-as-a-family-nurse-practitioner
The median Nurse Practitioner salary in New Jersey is $135,913.*
*https://www.salary.com/research/salary/benchmark/nurse-practitioner-salary/nj
Family Nurse Practitioners practice in diverse environments including private practice, community health centers, health care systems, and universities.
The admission requirements for Felician’s online MSN-FNP program are:
- BSN from accredited program (approved by Board of Nursing)
- 3.0 GPA
- Unencumbered RN license
- Two letters of recommendation
- Undergraduate courses in nursing research, statistics, health assessment
Felician University’s online MSN-FNP program offers three intakes per year: Spring, Summer and Fall.
Students from several states are welcome to apply to our online MSN program. Please view our state authorization page for more details.
These two primary care roles contain considerable overlap with one key distinction: the life stage of the patient. Family Nurse Practitioners treat patients across the lifespan.
Yes. Felician University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Master of Science in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The master’s degree program in nursing and post-graduate APN certificate program at Felician University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Felician University’s online MSN-FNP is recognized by numerous rankings and accolades from several reputable sources, such as U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, our online MSN-FNP is designed for the modern world, with an innovative approach to nursing education connecting technology, students, faculty, and community.
This seven-semester program requires 47 credits of coursework and 750 clinical hours. It can be completed in two years and three months.
The online MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner program costs $765.96 per credit hour for a total degree cost of $36,000.12, excluding fees. A 20% Ed Assist discount may be available. With this discount, our programs offer the lowest tuition in the state. Reach out to an enrollment advisor to see if you qualify.
