Vermont FNP Programs
Graduates of a Master of Science in Nursing Program (MSN) are eligible to apply for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license. Vermont requires that all licensed registered nurses graduate from an undergraduate program approved by The Vermont Board of Nursing.
The Vermont Board of Nursing has published an approved list of graduate programs.
We were not able to find any FNP programs that specifically have a campus in Vermont. However, there are online MSN programs that you might consider, as well as other Vermont-based universities that have graduate nursing programs that might be of interest to you.
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 Vermont
The following schools offer Master of Science in Nursing programs. There are many other programs available in Vermont, but the following emphasize online learning. Both schools are approved by The Vermont Board of Nursing.
The University of Vermont
This program offers one track: Clinical Nurse Leader. Students learn via an online and on-campus hybrid method. The program can be completed in 2.5 years full-time or in 3.5 years part-time.
Norwich University
This program offers three tracks: Healthcare Systems Leadership, Nursing Education, or Nursing Informatics. Programs are offered primarily online, with an on-campus 1 week intensive at the beginning of each track. Programs can be completed in 18 months.
Typical Curriculum for a Master's in Nursing
MSN programs in the state of Vermont are composed of theory courses and practical experience. Clinical hours vary per program. MSN curriculum includes courses on leadership, policy development, nursing research, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and ethics.
The Vermont Board of Nursing requires that MSN programs include courses on advanced pathophysiology, advanced assessment, and pharmacotherapeutics. Many universities have RN to MSN programs as well as BSN to MSN programs.
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 Vermont
View all programs in Vermont below.| School | Program | Accreditation | Location |
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| Norwich University | Master of Science in Nursing | CCNE | Northfield |
The Vermont Board of Nursing currently gives APRN licenses in the following categories: Nurse Practitioner (NP), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in psychiatric or mental health nursing. MSN programs in Vermont generally focus on the above specialties.
The Vermont Board of Nursing requires that all APRNs choose a population focus. APRNs can also take pharmacology courses to apply for prescribing privileges.