Family Nurse Practictioner
About the Program
Transform Community Healthcare
Deliver whole-person care that makes a difference in every stage of life. Columbus State University’s fully online MSN–Family Nurse Practitioner program empowers registered nurses to advance their careers while staying rooted in their communities. With a creative, flexible curriculum and 765 clinical hours completed in your own area, you’ll gain the skills to treat body and mind, serve diverse populations, and lead with compassion right where you are.
Just the Facts
Total Credit Hours:
44 Hours
Delivery Format:
100% Online and Asynchronous
Completion Time:
2 years (full-time)
Academic Unit:
School of Nursing
Additional Resources
Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience
- 100% Online & Asynchronous – Study on your schedule with no campus visits required.
- Graduate in as Little as 2 Years – Complete your degree in just five semesters of full-time study.
- Local Clinicals – Fulfill 765 required clinical hours in your own community.
- Expert Faculty Mentorship – Learn from experienced nurse practitioners who bring real-world expertise into every course.
- CCNE-Accredited – Your degree meets rigorous national standards for nursing education with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
- Recognized among the top 10 FNP programs in Georgia and top regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report.
What Can You Do With This Degree?
Explore job trends, average salaries, and growing opportunities so you can see how your degree connects to meaningful career pathways and the future of your field.
Admission Requirements
Your Pathway to CSU
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
This program has specific admission requirements. These requirements are available in our catalog.
Institutional Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet our institutional admissions requirements to be accepted into Columbus State University.
