South Carolina FNP Programs
Consider a sponsored online program currently accepting applicants.
| 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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| 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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We found 2 Family Nurse Practitioner Programs in South Carolina, and multiple MSN programs in the state. There are also online MSN programs available at South Carolina colleges.
Graduates of a Master of Science in Nursing Program (MSN) are eligible to apply for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.
The South Carolina Board of Nursing requires that all licensed registered nurses graduate from an undergraduate program approved by the Board. The South Carolina Board of Nursing has not published an approved list of graduate programs.
The South Carolina Board of Nursing requires that all APRN applicants first achieve national certification through an approved APRN licensure certification organization and exam.
The Board approves APRNs for four different roles: Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). The Board of Nursing requires that all APRNs choose a specialty focus. APRNs may apply for prescribing privileges.
Online MSN programs in South Carolina
The following schools offer Master of Science in Nursing programs. There are many programs available in South Carolina, but the following emphasize
online learning.
Anderson University
This program offers four tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, Executive Leadership, or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Courses are offered primarily online, with full or part-time study options. Graduates are eligible to pursue APRN certification through an approved certification organization.
Consider a sponsored online program currently accepting applicants.
| 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. |
Website |
| 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). |
Website |
| 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. |
Website |
| 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. |
Website |
| 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). |
Website |
| 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. |
Website |
| Sacred Heart University | Master | Online MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
GRE/GMAT Not Required. |
Website |
| 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. |
Website |
| Seton Hall University | Master | Online MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Graduate prepared to sit for ANCC's Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing board certification. |
Website |
| Seton Hall University | Master | Online MSN - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
CCNE-accredited program, Primary and Acute tracks. |
Website |
| Benedictine University | Master | Master of Science in Nursing
CCNE accredited, 2 year program. Application fees waived. |
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| Sacred Heart University | Master | MSN - Clinical Nurse Leader | Website |
| Sacred Heart University | Master | MSN - Nursing Education | Website |
FNP Programs in South Carolina
View all programs in South Carolina below.| School | Program | Accreditation | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | Master of Science in Nursing | CCNE | Clemson |
| Francis Marion University | Master of Science in Nursing | ACEN | Florence |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | MSN Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner | CCNE | Columbia |
Charleston Southern University
This program offers two tracks: Nursing Education and Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Administration. Both tracks are offered primarily online with a full-time option. The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing approves MSN programs offered at this university.
Clemson University
This program offers five tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (A/GNP), Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, or Adult/ Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist. Graduates are eligible to pursue APRN certification through an approved certification organization. All tracks prepare graduates for doctoral studies at this university.
Nursing Licensure in South Carolina
The South Carolina Board of Nursing requires that all APRN applicants first receive a registered nurse license. After attending an undergraduate program approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing, registered nurse applicants must earn a passing score on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). South Carolina Registered Nurses may apply for a multi-state license. APRNs may not.
MSN and FNP Salaries in South Carolina
The United States Bureau of Labor reports that the annual mean wages for a Nurse Practitioner in South Carolina are $99,910. This amount is less than the
nationwide median yearly salary of $113, 930 for Nurse Practitioners. Nurse Anesthetists report $164,480.00 annually. Nurse Midwives report $89,150.00.
The United States Bureau of Labor reports the job outlook for Nurse Practitioners to grow by 26% from 2018 to 2028. This growth is much faster than the average growth rate of 5% for all occupations.