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

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This programme is a concentration within the Master of Science in Nursing degree focused on preparing nurses to become Family Nurse Practitioners. Students learn to diagnose and treat patients across the lifespan in primary care settings. The curriculum emphasizes clinical skills in physical assessment, pharmacology, and care coordination. It is delivered through a structured format with one course per five-week term.

Focus areas include Primary Care Management, Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute and Chronic Illnesses, Advanced Physical Assessment, Prescriptive Authority, Care of Adults and Older Adults, Care of Children and Adolescents.

The concentration requires 53 semester credit hours, including 720 clinical hours and 30 lab hours. It spans 22 months with one course per five-week term, including two required weekend residencies in Virginia Beach, VA.

Graduates work as licensed Family Nurse Practitioners providing primary care in outpatient clinics, private practices, and community health centers.

Applicants must hold a BSN from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. A current unencumbered RN license and recent nursing work experience are required. A personal interview and completed application are also required.

The programme totals about 53 credit hours. On-campus and online, hybrid delivery with two weekend residencies; 1 course per 5-week term, full-time over 22 months. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 83% of applicants.

ECPI University’s current model centers on accelerated, career-focused education. Students can choose diploma, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs, with many available online, on campus, or in both formats. Five-week terms and year-round scheduling support continuous progress, with bachelor’s degrees available in as little as 2.5 years and associate degrees in as little as 1.5 years, depending on the program, schedule, and applicable transfer credits.

Academic options cover Technology and Engineering Technology, Nursing, Health Science, Business, Criminal Justice, and Culinary Arts. Technology programs include cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, software development, UX and web development, networking, and engineering technology. Nursing pathways include LPN, ADN, and BSN options with labs and clinicals. Health Science offerings include medical assisting, imaging, and physical therapist assistant programs. Business and Criminal Justice programs address administration, analytics, IT management, security, policing, and justice careers.

Students may study at one of ECPI University’s 16 locations or through its online campus. Virginia Beach is the university’s home city, while other listed locations extend across Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas. Admissions are rolling, with multiple start dates throughout the year. Applicants submit an application and any required transcripts or documents. Transfer credits from accredited institutions are evaluated case by case. Financial aid options may include grants, scholarships, work-study, loans, and military or veteran education benefits.