Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner (PCFNP)
Manage the care of individuals and families in primary care settings.
46 credits
Part-Time and Accelerated Tracks
Complete in as few as 24 months
The online M.S. in Nursing pathway from the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University empowers and prepares nurses to deliver compassionate care at the highest level in their communities.The online M.S. in Nursing pathway from the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University empowers and prepares nurses to deliver compassionate care at the highest level in their communities.The online M.S. in Nursing pathway from the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University empowers and prepares nurses to deliver compassionate care at the highest level in their communities.
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RN and BSN required.
The Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University empowers service-oriented nurses to improve patient care in interdisciplinary health care settings through compassion, advanced clinical knowledge, and discipline. The program is ranked in the top 10 percent of ranked programs across the country.
Our online M.S. in Nursing program pathway, Fisher Nursing Online, increases access to our versatile, values-based approach to nursing education so aspiring nurse practitioners across the country can take the next step in their careers.
4 Program Options
Part-Time and Accelerated Tracks
600 Clinical Hours
Fisher Nursing Online offers the following programs so registered nurses who hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing can advance their careers.
Manage the care of individuals and families in primary care settings.
46 credits
Part-Time and Accelerated Tracks
Complete in as few as 24 months
Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with mental health disorders.
50 credits
Part-Time Track
Complete in as few as 32 months
Provide direct patient management in primary care settings.
46 credits
Part-Time Track
Complete in as few as 28 months
Provide direct patient management in short-term and complex care settings.
46 credits
Part-Time Track
Complete in as few as 28 months
Our pathway offers a values-based nursing education that combines HD-streaming live, online classes; advanced coursework; and hands-on experiences in the field.
Students graduate prepared to sit for the national certification exam. Graduates are eligible for New York state and national certification as a nurse practitioner (NP).
The baccalaureate, master’s, and DNP programs at St. John Fisher University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791. The Wegmans School of Nursing is also approved by the New York State Education Department.
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Fisher Nursing Online accepts applicants who exceed our admissions standards and are aligned with our mission to provide compassionate, ethical care.
To qualify for admission, you must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a current unencumbered RN license, be currently employed as an RN in a clinical setting, and have at least one year of current experience in a clinical setting. Relevant work experience is required for our PMHNP and AGACNP programs.
You must complete the following to apply.
Fisher Nursing Online has three annual start dates in January, May, and September. We accept and review applications on a rolling basis.
The final deadline for the January 2025 cohort is November 18, 2024.
Take the first step toward improving community health as a nurse practitioner. Start your Fisher Nursing Online application today.
Ranked the #31 nursing school nationwide and #6 in New York state, the Wegmans School of Nursing is recognized for its dual emphases on service and community health3 . We are committed to meeting societal nursing needs for diverse populations through accountable practice.
We offer our M.S. in Nursing programs through Fisher Nursing Online, as well as on campus. In addition to these graduate programs, we also offer an online RN to BSN program, as well as on-campus M.S. in Mental Health Counseling and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs.
All students who come to St. John Fisher University are welcomed into a tight-knit learning community that is committed to using our knowledge to serve others. We strive to prepare our students to meet the challenges of today’s ever-changing world of health care.
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1 U.S. News & World Report, Best Nursing Schools: Master’s. Retrieved August 2024.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference
2 Ranked #31 out of 169 schools. Best Nursing Schools: Master’s. Retrieved August 2024.arrow_upward
3U.S. News & World Report, Best Nursing Schools: Master’s. Retrieved August 2024.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference
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