Online Family Nurse Practitioner MSN

Position: Online Family Nurse Practitioner MSN - Flexible

Come Back Stronger With an Online Master's in Nursing.

Check if you, your spouse, or your parents are active duty, reservists, or veterans of the U.S. Military, or approved Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees who are eligible for Tuition Assistance funding.

Earn a Valuable Nursing Credential and Move Your Career Forward

You’ve worked hard to get where you are and you’re ready to take the next big step in your nursing career. Come back stronger with the power of Purdue behind you. Our CCNE-accredited MSN is designed to help you balance your busy life with work and school — without sacrificing the rigor of a quality nursing education. You’ll learn from experienced nursing faculty sharing real-world expertise as you prepare for advanced practice roles.

Move your career forward with Purdue Global, Purdue’s online university for working adults.

Flexibility for Working Nurses

Choose from multiple start dates throughout the year and begin classes when it’s convenient for you. With coursework completely online, you can schedule school around your life.

Specialty Tracks

Specialize your MSN with multiple specialty tracks aligned to specific advanced roles, offering you leadership and independent practice opportunities.

Gain knowledge specific to your career pathway through a faculty- and preceptor-guided clinical practice experience in your community. You may even be able to meet this requirement where you work.

Prepare for industry-recognized certifications in your selected concentration area. The average pass rate for our nurse practitioner students who graduated in 2024 is 93.7%.

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

Upcoming Start Dates

2026

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A Faster, More Affordable Way to Earn Your Degree

• Work at your own pace.
• Use your knowledge and experience to move faster through topics you already know and focus only on skills you need to learn.
• Take as many courses as you want per term for one flat tuition rate.

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

CCNE Accredited

The master’s degree in nursing program at Purdue University Global is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.

CCNEAccreditation.org).

Calculate Your Time and Cost

Estimate how much your prior learning credits can reduce your tuition and time to graduation.

Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Our concentration and population focus areas are designed to provide you with specific knowledge and skills to help you advance your nursing career and gain significant expertise while earning another credential. Now you can earn a certificate at Purdue Global if you’re a registered nurse with a master’s degree (postgraduate certificate) or with a bachelor’s degree (graduate certificate).

Choose From MSN Population Focus Area or Postgraduate Certificate

Gain the specialized knowledge and hands‑on experience you need to provide direct patient care to access, diagnose, monitor, treat, and coordinate care for acutely and critically ill patients.

Residents of Tennessee may not enroll in the Master of Science in Nursing program. In addition, the concentrations/population focus areas are not available in all states. Contact an Admissions Advisor for details. See Notes and Conditions section below for important information.

Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Prepare for Leadership Opportunities

An aging population combined with an increased emphasis on preventive care is expected to create demand for skilled nurses. In fact, more than 193,100 registered nurses will be needed each year from 2022 through 2032.

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

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