Master in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing (Master's)

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The Master of Science in Nursing program at Bellin College prepares nurses for advanced practice roles through structured tracks. It offers full-time and part-time options with a mix of online, hybrid, and in-person classes delivered over 15-week semesters. Students engage in coursework and practicum experiences tailored to their chosen track. The program emphasizes clinical expertise and readiness for national certification exams.

Focus areas include Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

The Family Nurse Practitioner track requires 47 credits, including 760 hours of practicum. Coursework covers advanced health assessment, diagnosis, and prescriptive practices across the lifespan.

Graduates work as licensed independent practitioners in primary care settings, nurse educators in academic or clinical environments, or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners in outpatient and inpatient mental health facilities.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Required documents include official transcripts, a current nursing license, and a completed application. Additional materials may be required based on the track.

The programme totals about 47 credit hours. Online, hybrid, and on-campus delivery; full-time and part-time options; 15-week semesters; typically completed in 2 to 3 years depending on track and enrollment status. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 100% of applicants.

Healthcare education has shaped Bellin College since its founding in 1909. The nonprofit college focuses on health sciences, with programs spanning undergraduate nursing, nursing assistance, diagnostic medical sonography, radiation therapy, radiologic sciences and surgical assisting. Graduate options include nursing programs, the Doctor of Nursing Practice, physical therapy degrees, an orthopaedic and manual physical therapy fellowship, and post-graduate certificates.

Students prepare for professional practice through classroom, laboratory and clinical settings. Faculty support critical thinking and introduce students to current healthcare innovations. Clinical learning forms part of several programs. Nursing assistant students, for example, complete hands-on clinical experience in a hospital or nursing home setting and may become eligible for the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Competency Examination. The college also offers a Healthcare Academy and CASTLE, a center providing academic coaching, writing help and career development support such as resume and interview assistance.

Bellin College operates on the Resch Campus on Eaton Road and the Van Asten Campus on Development Drive in Green Bay. Student resources include advising, accommodation services, information technology services, mental health and wellness resources, student support services, organizations and clubs. Admissions staff work with undergraduate, graduate nursing and graduate physical therapy applicants. International students should note that the academic offering is concentrated in healthcare and that many programs combine academic study with practical clinical preparation. Graduates are prepared to contribute to their professions, communities and society, with opportunities to continue learning and develop as healthcare leaders.