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MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing

Transform your passion for patient-centered care into professional potential with the MSN-FP program at Capella. Designed for BSN-prepared nurses, this specialization emphasizes ethical judgment and helps you prepare as an advanced practice nurse to promote healthy lifestyles, reduce health risks and diagnose and treat acute and chronic health conditions for individuals of all ages.

Professional relevance

We design our nursing programs with guidance from top nursing organizations and a board of nursing professionals to understand current and future needs in the field. More than 700 healthcare organizations invest in their employees by partnering with Capella University to offer tuition savings and other education benefits.

Faculty

Gain skills, knowledge and insights from instructors who are doctoral-prepared educators and board-certified nurse practitioners.

Practicum placement support

Your dedicated support network at Capella helps connect you with practicum site opportunities. Sites could include practicum training locations through our partner Optum, your current healthcare employer or other approved primary care organizations.

Immersive learning experiences

The MSN-FNP program is designed to provide you with advanced-practice nurse training via digital medical education platform, high-quality simulations and engaging documentary videos and testimonials from experienced professionals.

Classes start October 6

Apply today with no application fee.

At a glance

  • GuidedPath learning format
  • Online & in-person
  • 9 Core courses
  • 5 Specialization courses
  • Practicum immersion course
  • Support with practicum placement
  • Practicum

Reduce your tuition by $10,000

Enroll in a qualified program and apply for a $10,000 Capella-Optum® Scholarship to help fund your master’s degree. Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.

What can you do with an MSN-FNP?

Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. While Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore potential jobs and employment settings. Here are some ideas and examples for a graduate with an MSN-FNP.

Related job titles to explore*

  • Advanced practice provider
  • Family nurse practitioner
  • Family practice nurse practitioner
  • Nurse practitioner
  • Nurse practitioner/advanced practice registered nurse
  • Primary care nurse practitioner

Employment settings to explore*

  • Direct health and medical insurance carriers
  • Freestanding ambulatory surgical and emergency centers
  • General medical and surgical hospitals
  • Offices of physicians (except mental health specialists)
  • Pharmacies and drug retailers

*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.