Tennessee FNP Programs
Consider a sponsored online program currently accepting applicants.
| School | Level | Program | Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Master | FNP Program
Can be completed in as few as 21 months. With the online Master of Science in Nursing program from USC, registered nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing are prepared to pursue board certification as family nurse practitioners. |
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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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| 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 7 Family Nurse Practitioner Programs in Tennessee, along with many MSN programs.
Graduates of a Master of Science in Nursing Program (MSN) are eligible to apply for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License. Tennessee requires that all licensed registered nurses complete an undergraduate program approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. Undergraduates must then attend a Master's in Nursing Science program.
Online MSN programs in Tennessee
The following schools offer Master of Science in Nursing programs. There are many other programs available in Tennessee, but the following emphasize online learning. The following schools are all approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
Austin Peay State University
This program offers two tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Nurse Educator (NE). Classes are primarily taught online with some opportunities for on-campus learning. Students may choose full or part-time study options.
Belmont University
This program offers one track- Family Nurse Practitioner. It also gives graduates a foundation for doctoral studies. Classes are taught online and in person. Students may choose between the accelerated or traditional programs, finishing in 15 or 27 months.
Carson Newman University
This program offers one track- Family Nurse Practitioner. Students can complete the program in 32 months. Courses are taught 100% online. Graduates are eligible to take the Family Nurse Practitioner National Certification Exam.
Consider a sponsored online program currently accepting applicants.
| School | Level | Program | Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Master | FNP Program
Can be completed in as few as 21 months. With the online Master of Science in Nursing program from USC, registered nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing are prepared to pursue board certification as family nurse practitioners. |
Website |
| 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 |
| 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. |
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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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| 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 |
FNP Programs in Tennessee
View all programs in Tennessee below.| School | Program | Accreditation | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay State University | Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | NA | Clarksville |
| Belmont University | Master of Science in Nursing | CCNE | Nashville |
| Carson-Newman University | Family Nurse Practitioner MSN | CCNE | Jefferson City |
| East Tennessee State University | Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | CCNE | Johnson City |
| King University | Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | CCNE | Bristol |
| Lincoln Memorial University | MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner | ACEN | Harrogate |
| Austin Peay State University | Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner | SACS COC | |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Nursing M.S.N. | NA | Murfreesboro |
| Southern Adventist University | M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner | ACEN | Collegedale |
| Tennessee State University | Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) | ACEN | Nashville |
| Tennessee Technological University | MSN | NA | Cookeville |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | MSN Nurse Practitioner | CCNE | Chattanooga |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | CCNE | Knoxville |
| Union University | MSN Nurse Practitioner | CCNE | Jackson |
| Union University | MSN Nurse Practitioner | CCNE | Jackson |
| University of Memphis | Master of Science in Nursing | CCNE | Memphis |
| Vanderbilt University | MSN Family Nurse Practitioner | CCNE | Nashville |
| Vanderbilt University | Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | CCNE | Nashville |
Nursing Licensure in Tennessee
The Tennessee Board of Nursing requires that all Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) applicants first hold a Registered Nurse(RN) license in the state of Tennessee or hold a multi-state compact license. RN applicants must attend an undergraduate program approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing then earn a passing score on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Applicants must also become certified as an APRN by the American Board of Nursing Specialties, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the National Commission for Certifying Agencies of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence or any other nationally recognized certification agency approved by the Board.
Applicants may also apply for prescribing privileges. Licenses can be renewed every two years. There are 13,428 active APRNs in Tennessee.