{"id":11701,"date":"2025-03-28T22:25:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T22:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"\/nursing\/?post_type=program&#038;p=11701"},"modified":"2025-07-25T23:06:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T23:06:58","slug":"msn-fnp","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"\/nursing\/programs\/msn-fnp\/","title":{"rendered":"MSN\/FNP"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/nursing\/images\/nursing_2023_marketing0421_r-crop.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"A doctor examines a patient&#039;s eye with an ophthalmoscope in a medical exam room. The patient sits on the exam table facing forward.\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n        <div class=\"sm:w-8\/12 md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 px-12\">\n                      <div class=\"mb-20\">\n              <div class=\"block font-sans font-bold text-14 text-white leading-130\">\n  <span class=\"inline-block\">\n    <a href=\"\/\" class=\"block hover:underline\">WesternU<\/a>\n  <\/span>\n      <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/nursing\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">College of Graduate Nursing<\/a>\n          <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n    <span class=\"inline-block\">MSN\/FNP<\/span>\n  <\/div>            <\/div>\n                                        <h1 class=\"t-h1-sans  text-white\">MSN\/FNP<\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-start\">\n              <div class=\"w-full lg:w-5\/12 2xl:w-4\/12 -mt-80 md:-mt-112 mb-48 px-12 lg:pr-32\">\n                              <nav class=\"py-28 px-40 2xl:px-64 rounded-5 md:rounded-8 bg-gray-darker text-white mb-40\">\n            <ul>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/nursing\/programs\/msn-fnp\/apply\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Now<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/register\/request-information\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Request Information<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/nursing\/programs\/msn-fnp\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Admissions Information<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/nursing\/programs\/msn-fnp\/requirements\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Application Requirements<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/financial\/student-budgets\/msn-fnp\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuition\/Scholarships<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/nursing\/programs\/msn-fnp\/curriculum\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Curriculum<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/nursing\/programs\/msn-fnp\/clinical-experience\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Clinical Experience<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/nursing\/programs\/msn-fnp\/faqs\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">FAQs<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/nursing\/programs\/msn-fnp\/#upcoming_events\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Upcoming Events<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/admissions\/visit-campus\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Campus<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/nursing\/programs\/msn-fnp\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Us<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                          <\/ul>\n          <\/nav>\n                            <\/div>\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content lg:w-7\/12 2xl:w-7\/12\">\n        <p>The College of Graduate Nursing (CGN) at WesternU pioneered the delivery of a web-based family nursing practitioner program in 1997 \u2013 the very first program of its kind in the nation.<\/p>\n<p>The WesternU College of Graduate Nursing offers a seamless progression to earn your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree along with your Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certificate\/credential.<\/p>\n<p>Our hybrid online learning program delivers the knowledge and skills to prepare you for your FNP role and Master of Science in Nursing degree within a flexible schedule.\u00a0 Our campus-based seminar intensives, on the WesternU California campus, and clinical experiences in a designated community will prepare you for clinical practice within a variety of healthcare settings.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the program by visiting the Requirements page. Here you will discover the importance of the MSN\/FNP and understand what it takes for you to start the journey.\u00a0 Soon, you will be providing comprehensive care to patients, families, and communities.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:flex-row-reverse md:items-center app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter pl-16\">\n        <div class=\"rounded-5 md:rounded-8 md:h-560 bg-red\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full h-256 md:h-560 object-cover rounded-5 md:rounded-8 transform -translate-y-10 -translate-x-8 md:-translate-y-18 md:-translate-x-16\" src=\"\/media\/nursing\/images\/nursing_2023_marketing0135-1.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"Medical students, patient, hospital.\">\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 mt-32 md:mt-0 px-12 md:pr-40 lg:px-80\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:pb-40\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--default\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-red-light\">Why Choose <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-red\">WesternU?<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-black\"><div class=\"wysiwyg-content\">We have a nationally recognized program that offers:<br \/>\r\n<ul><li>A <strong>flexible<\/strong> program that allows you to balance your work and family commitments with your education<\/li><li>A <strong>rigorous<\/strong> program of study producing graduates who are in demand and highly respected in their service settings<\/li><li>A <strong>high first-time pass rate<\/strong> for the FNP certification examination<\/li><li>A college with the <strong> highest level of accreditation<\/strong><\/li><li>Experienced faculty who know how to facilitate distance learning<\/li><li>Long <strong>humanistic tradition<\/strong> of treating patients as people first, treating students as colleagues, and fostering camaraderie among students<\/li>\t<li><strong>Outstanding student support<\/strong> services for your distance education<\/li><li>A chance to join the WesternU nursing alumni who share a <strong> lifelong connection <\/strong> with the University<\/li><br \/>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" id=\"upcoming_events\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n      \n      \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content\">\n        <hr \/>\n<h3>Upcoming Events<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"none-list\"><li class=\"mb-48\"><header><h4 class=\"mb-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/register\/?id=e04d5dd9-89f1-4cbc-a8d3-7f7ddf05cae5\" target=\"_blank\">From Clinician to Leader: Explore the DNP\u2013FNP Pathway<\/a><\/h4><span><strong>Tuesday, April 14 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time<\/strong><\/span><\/header><p>\n      Are you interested in taking your nursing career to the next level? Join our virtual info session to hear how you can earn your Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree along with your Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certificate\/credential. Hear about our hybrid online learning program, clinical rotation opportunities, where you\u2019ll work with populations ranging from pediatric to geriatric, application requirements, and more!\n    During these sessions you will have an opportunity to participate in other College of Nursing Events in you looking to gain knowledge in multiple nursing pathways.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative mt-48 md:mt-72\">\n  <div class=\"absolute top-128 bottom-0 left-0 w-full bg-gray\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"container relative pb-80 md:pb-112\">\n    <div class=\"px-24\">\n      <div class=\"bg-black py-48 md:py-64 relative px-24 sm:px-40 text-white rounded-5 md:rounded-8 md:text-center overflow-hidden\">\n                <div class=\"relative\">\n                      <h2 class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-white\">Learn More<\/h2>\n                                <p class=\"t-p2 mt-24 md:w-8\/12 mx-auto\">Take a look at our visit options and consider attending a WesternU Preview. If you\u2019d like to discuss specifics with an advisor, schedule an advising appointment, online, on campus, or over the phone. When you request additional information we\u2019ll make sure you receive program updates and deadline reminders. Of course, you can always find us on social media.<\/p>\n                                <ul class=\"md:flex md:flex-wrap md:justify-center md:items-center md:mt-32\">\n              \t\t\t\t                        <li class=\"block md:mx-8 mt-32 md:mt-20\">\n                  <a class=\"cta-pill cta-pill--yellow w-full md:min-w-208\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/admissions\/visit-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Options<\/a>                <\/li>\n\t\t\t\t                      \t\t\t\t                        <li class=\"block md:mx-8 mt-20\">\n                  <a class=\"cta-pill cta-pill--yellow w-full md:min-w-208\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/admissions\/preview_day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WesternU Preview Event<\/a>                <\/li>\n\t\t\t\t                      \t\t\t\t                        <li class=\"block md:mx-8 mt-20\">\n                  <a class=\"cta-pill cta-pill--yellow w-full md:min-w-208\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/portal\/advising-cgn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule An Advising Appointment<\/a>                <\/li>\n\t\t\t\t                      \t\t\t\t                        <li class=\"block md:mx-8 mt-20\">\n                  <a class=\"cta-pill cta-pill--yellow w-full md:min-w-208\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/nursing\/about\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request Additional Information<\/a>                <\/li>\n\t\t\t\t                      \t\t\t\t                                  <\/ul>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-11701","program","type-program","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/nursing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs\/11701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/nursing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/nursing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/program"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/nursing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs\/11701\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11949,"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/nursing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programs\/11701\/revisions\/11949"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/nursing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}