Make a difference in rural healthcare
You’ll provide essential primary care to people in underserved communities. This 47-credit-hour program focuses on your ability to treat patients across the lifespan, ensuring you graduate ready to make a significant impact in rural settings.
With a comprehensive education that emphasizes evidence-based practice, you'll achieve advanced clinical skills. These are necessary to diagnose and treat complex conditions and advocate for your patients and your community.
Clinical requirements
You'll complete a minimum of 840 clinical hours in your own geographical area.
Get certified
Upon completion of this degree, you'll become eligible to seek FNP certification with the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program.
Resources
The student handbook goes in depth on expectations, requirements, evaluation procedures and more. When considering whether SFA's Master of Science in Nursing is a proper fit for you, be sure to read through this handbook.
Accredited program
The master’s/post-master’s certificate nursing program at Stephen F. Austin State University is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 404.975.5000, acenursing.org, 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA, 30326. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the master’s/post-master’s certificate nursing program is continuing accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
Information below is provided in compliance of ACEN accreditation requirements.
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FNP curriculum requirementsThis is an accredited program.
View SFA's accreditations.
How do I earn this online?
Courses are taught online. Clinical hours are completed in your local community.
How long will it take?
Depends on your course load. Take up to six credit-hours per semester.
Application deadline?
Aug. 1
Is a GRE required?
No.
Apply to the Master of Science in Nursing program
Students seeking admission to SFA graduate programs must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. You're responsible for submitting application materials required for admission and any supplemental items as requested.
To be eligible for consideration into this program, you must:
- achieve an undergraduate 2.5 GPA or higher overall
- and have a valid, unencumbered nursing license.
It's preferred that you also have at least one year of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse.
Ready? Complete the graduate school application.
