Earn Your MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner From Mary Baldwin University
Transform Your Life, Boost Your Career
Become a Transformational Healthcare Leader
The MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) program at Mary Baldwin University is designed for nurses who are ready to step into bigger roles. The program prepares you with the advanced clinical knowledge and hands-on experience to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Designed for working nurses, this hybrid FNP program blends the flexibility of online coursework with essential in-person clinical experiences, so you can balance your education with your professional and personal commitments.
Why Earn Your MSN-FNP at MBU?
At Mary Baldwin, our MSN-FNP is a concentration offered within the MSN program. The program prepares graduates to become healthcare leaders who provide culturally competent care that improves patient outcomes. Benefits of the program include:
- Flexible format. Offered full-time and part-time, combining online courses with on-campus, hands-on learning intensives.
- Clinical experience. Gain valuable clinical experience across a variety of primary care settings. MBU assists students with clinical placements.
- Experienced faculty. Gain insights from seasoned educators and industry leaders.
- Advanced skills. Graduate prepared to deliver culturally competent, evidence-based care with professionalism and integrity.
- Supportive community. Join a network of like-minded professionals and benefit from personalized guidance throughout your journey.
Curriculum Highlights
The MSN-FNP curriculum prepares you to take on advanced roles in healthcare leadership. You’ll move through core MSN coursework and FNP concentration courses, then apply what you learn in supervised clinical practice.
Core MSN Courses
- NUR 501: Organization/Systems Leadership
- NUR 502: Theoretical Foundation for Advanced Nursing
- NUR 503: Managing Outcomes — Informatics
- NUR 504: Policy, Ethics, & Legal Perspectives
- NUR 505: Population Health & Collaboration
Sample FNP Concentration Courses
- NUR 620: Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology for the APRN
- NUR 704: Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- NUR 706: Advanced Health Assessment and Intensives
- NUR 824: Advanced Practice Nursing: Pediatric Primary Care
- NUR 828: Advanced Practice Nursing: Adult Primary Care
The program runs 47 credit hours, and graduates complete 600 clinical hours.
Potential Careers
As a family nurse practitioner, you’ll be prepared to provide primary care across the lifespan. Graduates are well-positioned to pursue advanced practice roles in a variety of primary care settings, including:
- Family practice
- Pediatrics
- Internal medicine
- Women’s health
- Geriatrics
- Telehealth
Admissions Requirements
Requirements for the MSN-FNP program include:
- A current, unrestricted RN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or a state participating in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
- A current resume or curriculum vitae
- Official transcripts
- A BSN from a CCNE- or ACEN-accredited school of nursing, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Completion of undergraduate or graduate Statistics and Leadership courses with a grade of C or higher
- A minimum of one year (2,080 hours) of full-time nursing experience
- Current BLS certification
Ready to Find Out More About MBU Online Degree Programs?
If you have questions, reach out to discuss your goals and explore how this program aligns with them. Our admissions team is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way — from selecting your degree and completing your application to preparing for your first day of class.
We’re excited about the opportunity to help you take the next step in your academic journey.
