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Clinical Placement Support

We know finding preceptors for clinical rotations can be one of the most challenging and stressful parts of any MSN program. That’s why we’re proud to offer comprehensive clinical placement services. As a Walsh MSN-FNP student, you’ll be paired with a dedicated clinical placement coordinator who will collaborate with you to secure clinical sites and preceptors for your clinical courses.

Our goal is to facilitate a streamlined, high-quality clinical placement experience to help you apply newly gained knowledge, values, and skills from the classroom into the field. By managing the placement logistics, we hope you’ll be free to focus your efforts where they’re needed most—on coursework and developing competencies.

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Online FNP Program Curriculum

Walsh's contemporary curriculum is aligned with the 2021 AACN Essentials Standards, ensuring students are equipped with the core competencies required to prepare for their board certification. Students will complete 47 credit hours and 750 direct patient care clinical hours in as few as 2 years of full-time study. Part-time study options are available. Below is a sample list of courses you will take while enrolled in the online MSN-FNP program. For a full list, please download a brochure.

Online FNP Program Eligible States

Currently, the Walsh MSN-FNP program is available in the following states. Visit our State Authorization page for more information.

Online FNP Program from Walsh University in Ohio - Other Approved States

Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Mississippi
Montana
New Mexico
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

How do clinicals work? Is there any placement support available?

Clinicals are a required portion of the program that allow you to apply the skills you learn in real-life situations. Our online MSN-FNP program includes 3 clinical rotations for a total of 750 clinical hours.

As a Walsh MSN-FNP student, you’ll be paired with a dedicated clinical placement coordinator who will work with you to secure clinical sites and preceptors for your clinical courses.

How long is the program?

The program consists of 47 total credit hours. You can complete the program in as soon as 2 years as a full-time student, but there are also part-time options available. Depending on your schedule, you can choose to take just one or two courses at a time to balance with working full-time.

Are there any tuition/financing options?

Yes, we offer competitive tuition rates at $745 per credit hour, and we also have a variety of financial aid and scholarship options available. Visit our Tuition and Financial Aid page for more details.

What are the residency and travel requirements?

As a part of the online MSN-FNP program, you’ll participate in two intensive experiences beginning in your second year. The first intensive experience will be virtual and requires no travel. The second intensive experience will be in-person on the Walsh University campus for two days of hands-on learning, workshops and training.

Online FNP Program Careers and Outcomes

Online FNP Program Salaries and Careers

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were more than 220,300 licensed nurse practitioners in the United States in 2020. That number is projected to increase by a massive 52% from 2020-2030. By comparison, the number of positions for registered nurses is expected to grow by 9% in the same time period, while the total number of jobs for all professions is projected to increase by 4%.

Family Nurse Practitioners work in a variety of environments, including:

Primary care settings
Ambulatory care centers
Clinics
Hospitals

Along with appealing job opportunities, nurse practitioners also enjoy far above average compensation, with median wages of $109,820 in 2019. This compares to median wages of $73,300 for registered nurses in 2019 and median annual wages of $39,810 for all occupations.

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An FNP Nurse Fills a Growing Demand for Primary Care Providers

Family Nurse Practitioners, or FNPs, are highly educated advanced practice registered nurses who work autonomously or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to deliver primary care to patients. An online MSN-FNP program covers a curriculum that prepares a qualified nurse to take the FNP National Certification exam. FNP nurses care for individuals and families throughout each stage of their lives, providing treatment for a range of medical problems and non life-threatening acute conditions in outpatient settings, medical clinics and other healthcare environments.

An FNP nurse who graduates from an online MSN program or FNP Certificate program is increasingly being called upon to fulfill the essential need for primary healthcare. The National Governors Association predicts that by 2019, the number of visits to primary care providers will increase by approximately 15-25 million per year while the American Association for Nurse Practitioners (AANP) notes that less than 14% of physicians are entering primary care practice. Due to the dwindling number of primary care physicians, an FNP nurse is perfectly positioned to help to fill the gap for primary care providers.

With a focus on preventative care, health care policy, health promotion, clinical assessment and management, Walsh University’s MSN-FNP online program can help you prepare to become a confident family nurse practitioner, ready to make a difference in the lives of patients’ and entire communities as a primary care provider. An online MSN program can provide a nurse with the family care skills that healthcare organizations and clinics need.

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The professors really get to know you.

My experience with Walsh's online MSN program has been great. With small class sizes, the professors really get to know you. With the intensives, you get to see your fellow classmate's faces and put a name to the face, and it's been really good experience being able to have those intensives.

Ashley Carey, MSN-FNP Program

The master’s degree program in nursing and doctor of nursing practice program at Walsh University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

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