Georgia FNP Programs

We found 13 Family Nurse Practitioner Programs in Georgia.

Although Georgia may not be topping the charts as the state with the highest need for healthcare services, it is indeed struggling to provide healthcare to all of its residents. In particular, the state is suffering a rural healthcare crisis. In the summer of 2018, nearly one-third of its counties did not have a pediatrician, about half did not have an obstetrician/gynecologist, and nine did not have a doctor at all. These areas are also home to persons who depend on Medicare or Medicaid, or who are uninsured.

This crisis disproportionately affects those living under the poverty line, as insured or not; it is difficult to afford travel to counties where they may be able to access care. Thus, Georgia may be a prime place to study and practice for those who have already had some experience in the health field and are looking to make a bigger impact.

School Level Program Admissions
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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Utica University Master Online MS - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Prepare for Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board (AANP).
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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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If you are looking to provide more patient-centered, long-term care to patients than you are currently able to in your role, you should consider pursuing a career as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

In this role, you'll not only be able to provide care to patients over their lifespan, but you'll also be able to lead initiatives that provide quality access to health care and challenge those that impede persons from getting the attention they deserve.

What are the FNP Requirements for Georgia?

Those who would like to practice as Family Nurse Practitioners in Georgia can do so by becoming certified as Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). To become certified as an APRN, FNPs should fulfill the requirements outlined by the Georgia Board of Nursing which include:

  • An FNP graduate degree from an institution that makes one eligible to sit for a certification examination
  • Certification through one of the state's approved credentialing organizations
  • Both a Registered Nurse (RN) license and an APRN license/Certificate of Authority, both of which need to be endorsed in the state of Georgia

It should be noted that Georgia is one of twelve states where nurse practitioners are restricted in their ability to perform at least one element of NP practice.

It should also be noted that if you plan to prescribe drugs, all prescribers, according to the Georgia Secretary of State website, must register with the state's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.

Online FNP Programs in Georgia

Trying to narrow down what is a long list of options for earning your FNP can be difficult. We selected a few online FNP programs available in Georgia (at random) and looked at some of that factors that should drive your decision. Be sure to pay attention to core concepts taught, estimated cost of the program, and length of completion.

Clayton State University (CSU) online MSN-FNP program

Clayton State University offers an online MSN-FNP program with two tracks for Georgia residents. One track is for those seeking to go from a BSN to an MSN-FNP, and the other is geared toward experienced nurses who already hold an MSN degree and are seeking to expand their practice ability by becoming certified APRNs in the state of Georgia.

The MSN-FNP program requires students to complete 47 credit hours and 585 clinical hours.

Those who hold MSN degrees may transfer up to 9 credit hours from their MSN degree but still need to complete 585 clinical hours. The program can be done either full-time in five semesters or part-time in eight semesters.

Throughout this time students take courses including but not limited to Diagnostic & Clinical Reasoning for Advanced Practice Nurses, Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology, and three Health Promotion courses with focuses on Adults, Children, and the Elderly, and the relationship between each of these populations and their families.

Something that makes this online program unique is that students have the opportunity to study abroad where they can learn about a particular topic. To inquire about the cost of attendance, please contact the university's financial aid office directly.

Georgia College MSN or a Post-Master's Certificate

Georgia College's School of Nursing is home to a number of online programs including an FNP program, which is available either as in two ways: an MSN or a Post-Master's Certificate.

The Post-Master's Certificate track is unique from that of other universities in that there is no set curriculum, but rather, the coursework is customized to the past experiences and needs of the individual.

This is an incredibly attractive option for those who have particular experience with a specific type of patient population and would like to redirect their focus to another patient population.

Since the MSN track consists of 40 credit hours and 12 credit hours costs $4,819, you can expect to pay approximately $15,000 for the program.

To apply, students must hold a BSN from an accredited university, a registered nurse (RN) license and be eligible for licensure in Georgia, have a 2.75 GPA, and have completed a statistics course and a physical assessment course. On the other hand, the MSN track explicitly consists of three support courses, four core courses, five specialty courses, and six clinical courses.

In terms of classes, the MSN does not differ greatly other MSN-FNP programs. It is, however, worth noting that it offers a specialty course and clinical practicum focused on women in addition to adults and children and adolescents.

School Level Program Admissions
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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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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Campbellsville University Master Online MSN with FNP Track
Discover how to contribute to excellence in healthcare and provide quality, evidence-based and holistic primary care to diverse communities throughout the lifespan.
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Sacred Heart University Master Online MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
GRE/GMAT Not Required.
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Seton Hall University Master Online MSN - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
CCNE-accredited program, 100% AANPCB exam pass rates for primary care graduates over the past five years.
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Seton Hall University Master Online MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Graduate prepared to sit for ANCC's Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing board certification.
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Seton Hall University Master Online MSN - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
CCNE-accredited program, Primary and Acute tracks.
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FNP Programs in Georgia

View all programs in Georgia below.
School Program Accreditation Location
Albany State University MSN Family Nurse Practitioner ACEN Albany
Armstrong State University Master of Science in Nursing CCNE Savannah
Brenau University Family Nurse Practioner (M.S.N.) CCNE Gainesville
Clayton State University Master of Science (MSN) in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) CCNE Morrow
Columbus State University M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner CCNE Columbus
Emory University MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner CCNE Atlanta
Emory University MSN in Nurse-Midwifery CCNE Atlanta
Georgia College and State University MSN Family Nurse Practitioner ACEN Milledgeville
Georgia College and State University Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) CCNE Milledgeville
Georgia Regents University MSN Post Master's Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner NA Augusta
Georgia Southern University MSN Family Nurse Practitioner CCNE Statesboro
Georgia Southwestern State University Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) CCNE Americus
Georgia State University Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) CCNE Atlanta
Kennesaw State University MSN Primary Care Nurse Practitioner CCNE Kennesaw
Mercer University MSN Family Nurse Practitioner CCNE Macon
Valdosta State University MSN in Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner SACS COC
South University-Savannah Master of Science in Nursing CCNE Savannah
Thomas University Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) ACEN Thomasville
University of North Georgia Master of Science with a Major in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) ACEN Dahlonega
University of West Georgia Master of Science in Nursing CCNE Carrollton
Valdosta State University Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) CCNE Valdosta

Differences Between an FNP and PA Degree in Georgia

Those looking to take their expertise to the next level may be overwhelmed by the number of different degree programs they can choose from to build their capacity toward a more impactful role.

The key to figuring out which career path is best for you requires introspection and awareness of what skills you would like to develop, as well as what effect you would want to have in the health field. Those who enjoy interpersonal relationships and feel fulfilled by working closely with patients may consider both FNP and PA programs.

Nonetheless, there are clear differences that can help you decide which one is right for you. Those who enjoy working with patients throughout the entirety of their lives or are interested in working with a specific demographic; for example, women are highly encouraged to consider the FNP route.

PA programs focus more on teaching their students about diseases than patients and purport the goal of treating patients for diseases and reintegrating them back into their daily lives disease-free.

In Georgia, both FNPs and PAs have a restricted scope of practice in that they require physician supervision. FNPs, however, can become certified as APRNs, which affords them an increased amount of autonomy in their practice.