Program Description
The Family Nurse Practitioner Program prepares the participating student to sit for national certification as a family nurse practitioner. The program is conducted in a hybrid format with alternating weekend classes and is completed in four semesters. This professional degree prepares experienced registered nurses to sit for certification as family nurse practitioners. The program builds on the background of professional nurses to prepare them to function as primary care providers for patients across the lifespan in the emerging collaborative world of health care.
Housed in the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services, the Family Nurse Practitioner Program maintains close community ties with a variety of health care agencies and providers.
This program is a part of the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services .
Accreditation Information
The baccalaureate degree and master’s degree in nursing at Kennesaw State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
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Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation Policies
Admission Requirements
The following are program-specific requirements beyond the general Graduate Admissions requirements. To be considered for admission to this program, the following application materials must be submitted to the KSU Graduate Admissions Office:
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Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited institution with a satisfactory GPA of at least 3.0.
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Minimum one year full-time professional experience as a Registered Nurse, documented in a professional résumé. (Experience must have occurred within the last five years and have involved direct patient care.)
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Current unencumbered RN licensure in the state of Georgia (submit copy).
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Written statement of personal program goals.
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Undergraduate research course.
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Two professional letters of reference
Admissions Criteria for Unique Cases
Students classified as non-degree students are not permitted to enroll in the Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN.
Transfer Credit
Up to 15 quarter hours or nine semester hours of graduate work from other accredited institutions may be transferred. This work must correspond to the Kennesaw State University Family Nurse Practitioner program curriculum. Decisions regarding this transfer will be made by the program director. The credit to be considered for transfer will not be more than five years old at the time the student enters.
Graduation Requirements
Each candidate must petition to graduate at least one semester prior to completion of program requirements. For more information, please view the corresponding section of Academic Policies: 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .
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Program Course Requirements