Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Programme overview

FAMU’s online MSN is a 42‑credit graduate program built to prepare nurses for Nurse Practitioner roles in primary care, offering tracks in Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care and Women’s Health. The curriculum emphasizes culturally sensitive, patient‑centered care for women, young adults, and older adults and includes one on‑campus residency. The School of Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

What you'll study

The curriculum integrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills geared to primary care NP practice, with content influenced by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty, and the Institute of Medicine. Students complete clinical practicum hours (with program support to find preceptors in their home area) and have access to a web‑based tool to track patient interactions and clinical hours. The program is structured to be managed around work and personal obligations and was created with national certification exams in mind.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution and demonstrate academic potential, including a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 semester hours. Additional program requirements include a personal statement, a Level II background check, and a drug screen. A post‑master’s certificate option is also offered.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to pursue NP credentials in Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care or Women’s Health and to work in primary care settings serving diverse populations. The program notes consistently high certification rates and cites strong employment demand for nurse practitioners; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics listed a median annual wage for nurse practitioners of $124,680 in 2022.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Online tuition includes access to the program’s clinical tracking tool. Prospective students commonly explore employer tuition assistance, federal student aid, university scholarships and grants, and external nursing scholarships to help finance graduate nursing education. Note that state authorization restrictions may limit enrollment for residents of some states.