Washington FNP Programs

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Georgetown University Master Online Master's in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown delivers Georgetown University’s MS in Nursing program online, preparing RNs with a BSN to pursue certification in an APRN specialty: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP.
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Simmons University Master Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program
Scholarships are available for the online Family Nurse Practitioner program at Simmons University.
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St. John Fisher University Master Master of Science in Nursing
4 program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP. Part-time and accelerated tracks available. The Wegmans School of Nursing is ranked among the top 100 nursing schools nationally, and is No. 6 in New York state.
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Washington requires that all undergraduate licensed registered nurses attend a graduate program approved by the Washington State Board of Health.

Graduates of a Master of Science in Nursing Program (MSN) are eligible to apply for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License. MSN programs in Washington offer many tracks, including Nursing Leadership, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Nursing Informatics.

Online MSN and FNP Programs in Washington

The following schools offer Master of Science in Nursing programs. There are many programs available in Washington, but the following emphasize online learning. The following schools are all approved by The Washington State Board of Health.

Gonzaga University

This program offers the following tracks: Nursing Leadership in Healthcare (NLH), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). All three MSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). All courses within the tracks are 8, 12, or 16 weeks long.
The NLH program can be completed in six semesters. It is taught online, requiring only 2 days of campus visits. The FNP and PMHNP program can be completed in 9 semesters. They are flexible online courses, requiring 5- 6 campus visits.

The Buntain College of Nursing of Northwest University

This program offers the following career tracks: Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator, Nurse Entrepreneur, and Nurse Researcher. They accept applications in the fall, spring, and summer. This program can be completed in 5 semesters or about 18 months. This course is taught entirely online and offers multiple ways to receive the 100 needed practical experience hours.

University of Washington Bothell

This program the following tracks: Nurse Educator, Administrative Leadership and General Master of Nursing. The program can be completed in two or four years. The courses consist of core classes, 100 hours of fieldwork, a capstone project and a public presentation at the Master of Nursing Symposium.

The program accepts applications once per year in August. All courses are hybrid based and designed to be compatible with working during courses. They require meeting in person five timers per quarter with the remaining coursework done online.

Western Governor's University

This program offers two tracks: Nursing Leadership and Management and Nursing Informatics. All coursework is done online. Field practice requirements are accomplished on work sites. The Nursing Leadership and Management is 8 courses long and can be completed in 24 months. The Nursing informatics program can be completed in 18 months.

School Level Program Admissions
University of Texas at Arlington Master Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
CCNE accredited. This accredited nursing program features 100% online lectures and clinical rotations can be completed in your geographical area.
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Ohio University Master MSN Family Nurse Practitioner
CCNE Accredited. Experience didactic and clinical performance courses as you prepare to sit for the AANP or ANCC exam and become certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
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Texas A&M International University Master Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
Learn to assess, diagnose and manage common acute and chronic health conditions across the lifespan, while emphasizing evidence-based practice, health promotion and disease prevention.
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Texas State University Master Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
Elevate your nursing career with the online MSN – FNP program and develop the expertise to lead in advanced nursing practice.
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Youngstown State University Master Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
CCNE Accredited. UWF trains registered nurses to provide primary care to patients across the lifespan. Gain in-depth knowledge and leadership skills needed to provide top-quality, family-centered healthcare as a nurse practitioner.
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George Mason University Master Online MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
CCNE Accredited. Prepare to sit for exams from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
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University of West Florida Master Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
CCNE Accredited. UWF trains registered nurses to provide primary care to patients across the lifespan.
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FNP Programs in Washington

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School Program Accreditation Location
Gonzaga University Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) CCNE Spokane
Pacific Lutheran University MSN Advanced Generalist CCNE Tacoma
Seattle University Master of Science in Nursing CCNE Seattle
University of Washington-Bothell Campus Master of Science in Nursing NA Bothell
University of Washington-Seattle Campus Master of Nursing (MN) NA Seattle
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Master of Nursing (MN) NA Tacoma
Washington State University RN-Master of Nursing CCNE Pullman

MSN and FNP Salaries in Washington

The Employment Security Department of Washington State reports that the annual mean wages for a Nurse Practitioner in Washington are $119,164.00. This is more than the nationwide annual mean wage of $110,030.00 (BLS). The Departments reports that 3,426 Nurse Practitioners worked in 2019. Registered Nurses in the state of Washington make an average annual wage of $84,109.00.

The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the job outlook for Nurse Practitioners to grow by 26% from 2018 to 2028. This is much faster than the average growth rate of 5% for all occupations.