Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Earning your Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner degree from HBU will prepare you for rewarding and flexible practitioner roles in family-focused healthcare settings including managing, diagnosing, and treating patients from across the lifespan.
The FNP program prepares you to sit for the Family Nurse Practitioner certification examination from either the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
- 100% Online, Asynchronous Coursework
- Faith-based education with a holistic approach
- 24-26 Months – Work While You Learn (part-time)
- 2 Starts per Year (Fall, Spring)
- CCNE Accredited
- $23,000 Tuition ($500 per credit)
- 46 Credits
- Clinical Hours (733 Hours)
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Where can an FNP degree take you*?
*Glassdoor.com, Texas Salaries, February 2022
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Curriculum
Houston Baptist University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program allows you to efficiently complete your master’s degree in about two years. The program is a made up of 14 courses for a total of 46 credits. Below is an outline of the FNP program.

Nurse Practitioners are In Demand
Demand for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) is far greater than the supply, putting NPs in demand across the state. The Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies estimates that Texas needs more than 4,580 new NPs to fill today’s job opportunities. At only 4%* of the RN workforce in Texas, NPs are on the rise and answering the needs of our aging population and changing healthcare environment. NPs enjoy a range of healthcare environments and types of roles, offering you long-term flexibility to shape your career on your own terms.
*American Nurses Association, 2016
Master’s in Nursing Program Features
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care (PNP-PC)
- Nurse Education
- Nurse Leadership
- 100% Online, Asynchronous Coursework
- Practicum & Role Immersion Experiences at Healthcare Facilities Near You
- 24 Month Completion Time – Work While You Learn
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A faith-based education allows students to grow in their careers and spiritual lives. Earn a nursing degree online at HBU.
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Travel nurses can find many opportunities across the country as demand, salary, and benefits remain strong. Earn an RN-to-BSN or MSN at HBU.
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