Applicants must have at least one year of current clinical experience at the time of application, be currently employed as an RN in a clinical setting, and have a current unencumbered license in the state in which they are employed and intend to practice as a registered professional nurse.
Earn Your M.S. in Nursing Online
Prepare to Become a Compassionate Nursing Leader
The Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University offers Fisher Nursing Online, an online M.S. in Nursing program that empowers nurses to advance their careers and meet the health care needs of their communities.
Grounded in Fisher’s values-based approach to education, the pathway features a rigorous academic curriculum and immersive clinical opportunities. The skills and knowledge gained prepare students to demonstrate the behavior, passion, and commitment required to deliver exceptional patient care.
Built for Online Learning
- Live Classes: Gain advanced nursing knowledge in live, online classes designed and taught by the same Fisher nursing faculty who teach on-campus and maintain an active clinical practice.
- On-Campus Immersions: Prepare for clinical work at on-campus immersions, where you will use our state-of-the-art facilities, including a simulated hospital unit, to refine your skills.
- Clinical Placements: Start working with patients in your own community during clinical placements that align with your chosen program option and meet the Wegmans School of Nursing standard for clinical partnership.
Program Options
Part-Time and Accelerated Tracks Available | 600 Clinical Hours
- Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner (PCFNP)
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) (available in 2022)
- Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) (available in 2022)
Our four program options prepare nurses for advanced practice with specialized populations. Regardless of which you choose, your curriculum will emphasize community health and prepare you to serve diverse populations through ethical nursing practice.
Serve Your Community as a Nurse Practitioner
Take the next step toward meeting your community’s distinct health care needs. Request information and a member of our admissions team will reach out with more information.