Provide primary care for patients across the lifespan as a Family Nurse Practitioner
Mercer University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track equips nurses to become skilled primary care providers, managing the health of individuals and families across the lifespan.
With a strong emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and the assessment and management of common acute and chronic conditions, Mercer’s MSN FNP track provides the academic foundation and clinical experience needed for success in today’s healthcare landscape.
Mercer’s MSN FNP offers a uniquely supportive experience. You will build meaningful connections with peers and experienced faculty—many of whom are current advanced practitioners. Faculty members will guide your academic journey and assist in securing clinical placements that align with your goals. While Mercer faculty oversee all placements, students are encouraged to take an active role by identifying potential preceptors through professional networks such as colleagues, community contacts, or members of professional organizations. All preceptors must meet program qualifications, which are shared with students in advance.
A student completing this track will be prepared to sit for the Family Nurse Practitioner certification examination offered by both the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB).
Your Mercer family nurse practitioner education
The family nurse practitioner track is offered in a blended combination of online synchronous coursework and in-person labs and clinical experiences. Students can choose to complete the program in a full-time or a part-time status.
Learn through hands-on experience at a Georgia nurse practitioner school
During your studies in the MSN family nurse practitioner track, you will complete a minimum of 780 clinical practice hours. Gain hands-on field experience as you apply the skills and techniques you have learned, preparing you to excel as an FNP and in your future career.
Explore our MSN FNP courses
The FNP curriculum comprehensively covers primary patient care across the lifespan. Students will engage in courses that cover topics such as: care of adults, care of children, women’s health, evidence-based practice, healthcare leadership, policy, and more. Mercer’s family nurse practitioner education follows a structured sequence of courses that integrates classroom learning with hands-on clinical experience.
View course descriptions for the FNP track.
View program requirements for the FNP track.
Achieve your career goals as a family nurse practitioner
Earning your MSN is the next step toward pursuing an advanced practice role in nursing. Mercer graduates can pursue a variety of roles in a primary care setting.
Learn more about our FNP track
Ready to take the next step?
Apply to the MSN program today, or contact the Office of Admissions at 678.547.6700 or nursingadmissions@mercer.edu for more information.
Meet Our Professors
Faculty in Mercer’s MSN program bring extensive nursing experience and specialized expertise in family practice primary care. They work closely with students and provide personalized guidance and support throughout their journey to becoming family nurse practitioners.
Professional Licensure
All of Mercer’s programs that lead to licensure are designed to meet the educational requirements of regulatory authorities in the State of Georgia. If you intend to seek licensure or certification outside of Georgia, please review Mercer’s professional licensure disclosure for more information.
Ready to take the next step?
Ready to advance your nursing career and make a difference in your patients’ lives as a Family Nurse Practitioner? Take the next step and apply now.