From Making Rounds to Making your APRN-FNP Dreams a Reality

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Interactive online education

Coursework is available online and on your time. You call the shots.

Flexible class scheduling

Complete the FNP program in as few as 27 months year-round.

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Our FNP curriculum

Study the primary care concerns of specific populations.

Inspire, influence, and impact others with your APRN-FNP degree

It’s never too late to learn something new. Pursue your passion and get enthusiastic about your education. Learn to master holistic practices that help you see the whole patient-care picture. Seek stability. Seek fulfillment. Seek a school that’s flexible for you. Already have your BSN? Join the Goodwin family and apply to our Advanced Practice Registered Nurse — Family Nurse Practitioner program today!

Please note: You must be a licensed registered nurse (RN) with a bachelor’s degree in Nursing to qualify for Goodwin University's APRN programs.

Luisa Dos Santos, BSN, RN
Graduate

“Becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner appealed to me because I want to care for my patients on a different level. I want to show individuals that they can get exceptional, holistic care.”

An advanced Nursing curriculum to advance your compassionate career

In this program, you will be introduced to leadership theory, current nursing concepts, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and the policy and politics of healthcare. Learn about nursing research, physical assessment, advanced reasoning and differential diagnosis. You will also apply all you’ve learned in the classroom during 600 hours of clinical experiences. Conclude the APRN-FNP program by designing your own captivating Capstone project on clinical applications in population health.

Coursework includes:

NUR 510	Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
NUR 630	Theoretical Foundations of Population Health
NUR 650	Advanced Reasoning and Differential Diagnosis for Advanced Nursing practice

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Hear from Dr. Mary Salisbury, APRN-FNP program director, to learn everything there is to know about this advanced nursing degree path — from class format and completion time to course content and possible career outcomes.

You’ve invested in your patient’s well-being, it’s time you invest in yourself

At Goodwin, before your classes even begin, you’ll get a breakdown of the costs, so you’ll know exactly what you pay before you start. Financial aid is also available for those who qualify. Between grants, scholarships, student loans, and work study opportunities, Goodwin’s got the financial aid package you’ll need to propel you forward to professional success. Students entering the FNP program must meet all program admissions requirements.

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Flexible, online, and on-call for your future career

In the Family Nurse Practitioner program, you’ll still be able to enjoy family time. Customize your coursework at your convenience. Apart from Orientation, Immersion Weekend I and II, and clinical practice, our courses are offered completely online. Don’t have time to come to campus? We’ve got you covered. Interactive discussion boards and assignments are readily available. Whether on campus or online, either way, you’re off to a family-focused future with all the open doors and opportunities that await.

The support you deserve (and no, we’re not talking about your shoes)

You’ve supported your supervisors and physicians, now let Goodwin’s dedicated faculty and staff support your career goals. At Goodwin, you’re not just a number or a forgotten face, you’re a member of the family, and we want nothing more than to see you persevere to the pinnacle of your APRN-FNP potential.

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Download your very own APRN - Family Nurse Practitioner guide!

We’ve prepared a special guide just for you.

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Take your next steps to becoming an FNP today!

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Apply by July 29, 2024 for a fall 2024 class start!
Must be a current CT RN to qualify.