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Master of Science in Nursing – Rural Health Family Nurse Practitioner

School of Nursing

College of Health Sciences

Master of Science in Nursing – Rural Health Family Nurse Practitioner

School of Nursing

College of Health Sciences

Online

Program

47 Credit Hours

to Graduate

Online Tuition Rate

$703 Per Credit Hour

Free Books

for All Students

Advance Your Career with Our Family Nurse Practitioner Degree

Build on your professional expertise through advanced education in evidence-based management of acute and chronic health conditions across the lifespan. With an added emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention, our program prepares graduates as highly skilled primary care providers and health care leaders.

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Career Outlook

Family nurse practitioners are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) educated to provide a full range of primary care services and are becoming a health care provider of choice for many people. As clinicians with clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating health conditions with an added emphasis on disease prevention and health management, APRNs will be increasingly utilized in collaborative models of care.

Employment of nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists and nurse midwives is projected to grow 45 percent before 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations.

– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

EKU nursing graduates are prepared to practice nursing and take on leadership roles in a variety of settings including:

Job Titles Include:

  • Hospitals
  • Community health and mental health agencies
  • Industrial health centers
  • Nursing homes
  • Hospice care centers
  • Home health agencies
  • Correctional facilities

EKU MS in Nursing graduates is prepared to serve as span of life nurse practitioners in a variety of settings.

Employers Include:

  • Baptist Health
  • University of Kentucky Clinics
  • Norton Health Care
  • Catholic Health Initiative (CHI) Clinics

The Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all your career and professional development needs.

Services Include:

  • Creating/updating your resume and cover letter
  • Interviewing tips and coaching
  • Career documents review
  • Job search

Why EKU?

  • Free textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • 100% first attempt pass rate on national certification exams
  • Ranked by U.S. News & World Report in the top 50 best online graduate nursing programs in the country
  • Ranked #10 in the nation as the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Program for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report
  • No campus visits required
  • Convenient 8-week terms for core courses
  • Spring, summer and fall start dates
  • High level of interaction and engagement with faculty and student peers
  • Personalized academic advising
  • High student satisfaction rates
  • Recipient of international Blackboard Catalyst Award for Teaching and Learning for innovative and excellent use of the Blackboard learning management system

Curriculum & Admission

EKU’s nationally accredited program delivers competencies required for advanced practice nursing in a highly interactive and flexible online format. Didactic courses provide foundational knowledge and skills necessary for development of clinical competency and national certification as a family nurse practitioner.

Prepare for a rewarding career with evidence-based learning and the tools needed to become highly skilled primary care providers and health care leaders.

A minimum of 47 credits are required to graduate.

View the degree requirements:

EKU Academic Catalog

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Download the MSN Handbook

Previously earned credits must be reviewed and approved upon admittance to EKU for appropriate articulation. Learn more about transferring to EKU.

Upon approval, students may transfer up to 12 hours of credit from accredited institutions.

TermApplication
Deadline		Classes
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FallJuly 1August
SpringNovember 1January
SummerMarch 15May

Part I: Apply to EKU

Start your EKU Graduate School Application

Complete the Supporting Documents:

  • Nursing License – Provide verification of your current RN license.
  • Professional References – Within the application, you will be prompted to enter email addresses for three professional references. An electronic reference form will be emailed to each reference upon entry.
  • MSN Professional Statement – Write a statement that is 500-700 words (2 pages) in length. In your professional statement, you must describe:
  • The unique role of the advanced practice MSN-prepared nurse (FNP).
  • How the specific nursing knowledge and skills you have gained through professional experience will contribute to your success in the MSN program.
  • Your reasons or motivations for pursuing an advanced practice degree in your chosen concentration (FNP).
  • Your specific plans for life modification in order to successfully meet the class and clinical requirements in a 100% online MSN program.

Submit your proof of licensure and professional statement within the online application or e-mail them to the EKU Graduate School at graduateschool@eku.edu.

Part II: Send Transcripts

Contact any and all colleges or universities that you have attended and request that your transcripts be sent directly to EKU at the address below. Most schools have an online request form for this service. Transcripts sent to a student and then delivered to EKU will not be accepted. Each transcript must bear the original signature of the authorized official, along with the seal of the institution, and must be sent to EKU directly from the issuing institution. Transcripts are not required for courses taken at EKU.

All transcripts should be sent to:

EKU Graduate School
310 Whitlock Building CPO 68
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
graduateschool@eku.edu

Note: If you have attended or are attending another graduate level nursing program, you may need to submit additional application items. Please contact the program enrollment advisor for more information.

Please check the authorization status of your state.

  • Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program.
  • Active and unencumbered RN license for all states in which licensed.
  • A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
    3-hour graduate or undergraduate course in statistics with a grade of “C” or higher.
  • At least one year of RN experience at the time application is submitted.

Admission is competitive. Selection is based on careful consideration of all application materials, including but not limited to, academic transcripts, the applicant’s professional statement, three required professional references, and professional work experience. In addition to the criteria listed, an interview may be requested.

Enrolling & Advising Information

EKU’s College of Health Sciences is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.

Interested in enrolling? Reach out to our enrollment advisor today.

Misty Bailey

Online Program Enrollment Advisor

859-622-2628
misty.bailey@eku.edu

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Richmond, KY 40475

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