Mississippi FNP Programs
We found just one Family Nurse Practitioner Program in Mississippi. Online MSN programs are available from Alcorn State University, Delta State University, and William Carey University.
Most of these programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The job outlook for NPs in Mississippi is solid. According to a report by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Mississippi is one of the most rural states in the nation, and it struggles to recruit and retain providers willing to work in its rural counties. Eighty-four percent of the state's counties faced a primary care provider shortage, as of 2014.
Consider a sponsored online program currently accepting applicants.
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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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Online MSN Programs in Mississippi
The program at Alcorn State University is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Both ACEN and CCNE accreditation ensures that the program has been certified as offering an effective and high quality education that reflects current professional standards.
Alcorn State University Online MSN
Alcorn State University in Natchez offers an Online Master of Science in Nursing with concentrations in Nurse Educator or Family Nurse Practitioner roles. The Nurse Practitioner program is designed to be completed in five semesters of full-time study, including one summer semester, whereas the Nurse Educator program may be completed in four semesters of full-time study.
Consider a sponsored online program currently accepting applicants.
| School | Level | Program | Admissions |
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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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| Benedictine University | Master | Master of Science in Nursing
CCNE accredited, 2 year program. Application fees waived. |
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FNP Programs in Mississippi
View all programs in Mississippi below.| School | Program | Accreditation | Location |
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| Alcorn State University | MSN Family Nurse Practitioner | ACEN | Natchez |
| Delta State University | Doctor of Nursing Practice | SACS COC | |
| Delta State University | Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner | SACS COC | |
| Mississippi University for Women | Master of Science in Nursing | CCNE | Columbus |
| William Carey University | Master of Science in Nursing | CCNE | Hattiesburg |
Delta State University
Delta State University in Cleveland offers an Online Master of Science in Nursing with role concentrations in Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator, or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). The online courses are supplemented with occasional on-campus seminars. Clinical hours for students in the FNP concentration must be completed in Mississippi or Arkansas. Full-time students may complete each of the degree options within two years.
William Carey University
William Carey University in Hattiesburg offers an Online Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nurse Educator and an Online MSN-MBA degree program. The MSN-MBA degree option requires 32 credit hours in nursing and 21 credit hours in business; some of the courses have been integrated to include content from both nursing and business courses.