Earn Your MSN Degree and Become a Family Nurse Practitioner
- CheckmarkOnline coursework with two immersion experiences
- CheckmarkFlexible program designed for working RNs
- CheckmarkComplete in as few as 27 months part-time
Interactive online education
Coursework is available online and on your time.
Keep your career moving
Earn your MSN in as few as 27 months part-time.
Prepare for primary care practice
Develop the knowledge and clinical skills to provide primary care across the lifespan.
Flexible learning designed for working nurses
Our online MSN-FNP program allows you to continue working while earning your degree. Complete your coursework online and build hands-on skills during two required in-person experiences that reinforce what you’ve learned throughout the program.
“I chose Goodwin for my ADN and my BSN degrees, so when the FNP program began, I jumped at the opportunity. The class and clinical schedules are flexible and doable even for me, a single working parent of four.”
Prepare for a rewarding future in primary care
Family nurse practitioners play an essential role in today’s healthcare system, providing comprehensive primary care while improving access to quality healthcare in their communities.
Median annual wage for nurse practitioners in Connecticut.1
Projected job growth for nurse practitioners in the U.S. over the next decade — much faster than average.2
1 CT Department of Labor, 2024
2 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025
Prepare to care for patients across the lifespan
Our 47-credit Family Nurse Practitioner curriculum builds upon your nursing experience, preparing you to deliver primary care to patients of all ages.
Throughout the program, you’ll strengthen your knowledge in:
- Advanced health assessment
- Advanced pharmacology
- Differential diagnosis
- Evidence-based practice
- Population health
- Primary care management
You’ll also complete 600 hours of supervised clinical experiences and participate in two in-person immersion experiences, helping you apply classroom learning in real clinical settings before graduation.
Coursework includes:
| Course code | Course name |
|---|---|
| MSN 510 | Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice |
| MSN 650 | Advanced Reasoning and Differential Diagnosis for Advanced Nursing Practice |
| MSN 680 | Advanced Practice Through the Lifespan — Primary Care of the Pediatric and Women’s Health Client |
Learn more about the MSN-FNP program
Take a closer look at Goodwin’s Family Nurse Practitioner program and hear how our flexible format helps registered nurses prepare for the next step in their careers.
Invest in yourself with a Goodwin Nursing degree
We believe a quality education should be within reach. Our financial aid team works one-on-one with every student to help make it happen.
Financial aid options include:
- Grants and scholarships
- Federal and state student loans
- Work-study opportunities
- Dedicated advisors who build a plan around your budget
“The innovative, patient-focused education I received at Goodwin University helped me further my professional career.”
Which graduate Nursing degree is right for you?
Ready to advance your nursing career? Goodwin offers graduate nursing pathways that prepare experienced registered nurses for advanced practice in family or psychiatric mental health care.
| FNP (MSN) | PMHNP (MSN) | FNP certificate | PMHNP certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Online (plus 2 in-person immersion experiences) |
Online (plus 2 in-person immersion experiences) |
Online (plus 2 in-person immersion experiences) |
Online (plus 1 in-person immersion experience) |
| Duration | 27 months part time |
27 months part time |
16 months part time |
16 months part time |
| Start terms | Fall |
Fall |
Fall |
Fall |
| Bachelor’s degree required? | Yes |
Yes |
Yes (master’s in Nursing also required) |
Yes (master’s in Nursing also required) |
| TEAS score required? | No |
No |
No |
No |
| RN license required? | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Prerequisites? | N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Named #1 college for women in CT
Goodwin University was named the #1 college for women in Connecticut by Newsweek, recognizing our commitment to access, support, and career-focused education.
CCNE-accredited Nursing program
Goodwin University’s MSN-FNP program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), reflecting our commitment to preparing nurses for continued professional growth through high-quality nursing education.
Ready to get started?
We’re ready when you are.
Take the next step toward becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner. With flexible online coursework, hands-on clinical experiences, and dedicated faculty support, Goodwin University will help you prepare for advanced practice with confidence.
Or call us at 800-889-3282
Apply by July 17 for the fall 2026 class start!
Must be a current CT RN to qualify.