Virginia FNP Programs
We found 3 Family Nurse Practitioner Programs in Virginia. MSN programs in the state of Virginia 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. Many universities have RN- MSN programs as well as RN BSN- MSN programs.
The Virginia Board of Nursing currently gives APRN licenses in the following categories: Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). MSN programs in Virginia generally focus on the above specialties. The Virginia Board of Nursing requires that all APRNs choose a population focus. APRNs can also take pharmacology courses to apply for prescribing privileges.
Consider a sponsored online program currently accepting applicants.
| School | Level | Program | Admissions |
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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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| 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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Nursing Licensure in Virginia
The Virginia Board of Nursing requires that all APRN applicants first receive a registered nurse license. After attending an undergraduate program approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing, registered nurse applicants must earn a passing score on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Vermont Registered Nurses may apply for a multi-state license. APRNs may not.
MSN and FNP Salaries in Virginia
The United States Bureau of Labor reports that the annual mean wages for a Nurse Practitioner in Virginia are $105,170. This amount is less than the nationwide median yearly salary of $113,930 for Nurse Practitioners. Nurse Midwives report $89,870. Nurse Anesthetists report $187,320.
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.
Consider a sponsored online program currently accepting applicants.
| School | Level | Program | Admissions |
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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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| 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 Virginia
View all programs in Virginia below.| School | Program | Accreditation | Location |
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| George Mason University | Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | CCNE | Fairfax |
| Liberty University | Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) | CCNE | Lynchburg |
| Lynchburg College | Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) | CCNE | Lynchburg |
| Marymount University | M.S.N. - Family Nurse Practitioner | CCNE | Arlington |
| Old Dominion University | BS-MSN-DNP: Family Nurse Practitioner | CCNE | Norfolk |
| Radford University Carilion | MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner | CCNE | Roanoke |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | CCNE | Charlottesville |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Master's in Nursing | NA | Richmond |