Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Online Program

Earn Your Degree Online

Empower Your Nursing Career
with an MSN-FNP Degree

Designed for RNs who have a bachelor’s degree

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A flexible, top-quality MSN program tailored for RNs with a bachelor’s degree.

Samuel Merritt University has been training superior nurses and health professionals for over 100 years

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Personalized instruction from clinically experienced, academically distinguished faculty.

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A curriculum that challenges you to extend your capabilities as an evidence-based nurse practitioner.

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Comprehensive clinical, practical, and professional preparation for new responsibilities as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Leaders in Preventative Care

Our online MSN-FNP program delivers the same rigorous, patient-focused curriculum as our on-campus program, providing flexibility for busy professionals. The online format allows you to balance your studies with work and personal commitments. As an SMU MSN-FNP student, you’ll attend two on-campus intensives at our Sacramento campus, while completing your clinical training in your own community.

  • Access from wherever you are
  • Interactive learning experiences
  • A national network of colleagues
  • Personalized Instruction
  • More control over your schedule
  • Full-time or part-time learning options

Graduation & Employment Rates

Graduates of Samuel Merritt University's MSN-FNP program secure strong career prospects, with the university ranked No. 1 in California for post-graduate employment. An impressive 86% of employers prefer our graduates. Forbes ranks the university as No. 1 for early-career salaries, and the New York Times recognizes Samuel Merritt University as one of the top two universities nationwide for median income 10 years after graduation.

91%

Graduates Employed
in Their Specialty

#1

in Best Healthcare Jobs as Ranked by the “US News & World Report.”

Curriculum Overview

The MSN FNP with online coursework and clinicals in your community consists of 49 units, available in a full-time (20 months) and part-time (24 months) formats. The program combines interdisciplinary core courses, specialty courses, and hands-on experience. Course content aligns with the highest national standards, including those established by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

91%

SMU Graduates Employed
in Their Specialty

#1

in Best Healthcare Jobs as Ranked by the “US News & World Report.”

40%

increase in FNP openings between 2021 and 2031!

82%

Employers prefer SMU graduates than other candidates.
Source: 2022-2023
Employer Survey

“I wanted to become a nurse practitioner to be able to provide all patients with genuine and compassionate care. I’ve always aspired to help others reach their full health potential. SMU and its ever motivating and brilliant instructors provide me with all the right gear necessary to become a successful future nurse practitioner.”

– Pauline Dollaga, MSN-FNP ‘24