The primary care Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program prepares you to provide primary health care across the patient lifespan.
Applications are accepted July 1 – February 1 for summer entry and November 1 – June 1 for fall entry. You are encouraged to submit your application and all required items before the deadline.
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As an FNP student, online coursework and hands-on training will provide you with a
strong foundation in patient wellness and prevention as well as the knowledge and
skills to provide treatment for everything from mild ailments to serious conditions.
Upon program completion, you will be eligible to sit for the Family Nurse Practitioner exam administered through the American Nurse Credentialing Center and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board. Our graduates are employed in a variety of settings ranging from outpatient care settings, NP practices, clinics, physician’s offices, women’s health centers, schools and specialty care practices.
The MSN FNP program is a total of 47 creedit and takes 8 semesters to complete and all didactic coursework is online, distance format.
Total 47 credits / 672 direct clinical hours +on campus immersion *course requires clinical hours Aindicates A term, B indicates B term. If not noted, full semester course.
The Graduate School coordinates online applications to our master's and doctoral programs. There may
be supporting materials that are required along with your online application for graduate
admission, so be sure to review the requirements before you apply.
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The MSN FNP program accepts students for summer and fall entry. We recommend applying early for the best chance for admission and scholarship eligibility.
MSN program costs depend on several factors. For estimated costs, view Graduate Program Cost Estimates 2021-2022. For the most up-to-date cost information, visit the Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees website.
Financial aid is available. To determine your eligibility, complete the FAFSA form on the university’s Financial Aid website. The College of Nursing also offers general scholarships. In addition, other scholarship and financial aid opportunities are available through The Graduate School and the university’s Financial Aid and Scholarships office.
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Sabra Custer, DNP, MS, FNP-BC is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She has been faculty at the College of Nursing since 2010 and has taught courses in the BSN, RN-BSN, FNP, and MEPN programs. Dr. Custer practices part-time at two Ryan White clinics, where she specializes in HIV, STI, and hepatitis care. Her scholarship interests include HIV prevention and HIV in women.
Shelli Gibbs, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She has been with UofSC College of Nursing for 10 years as faculty of the BSN, MSN(FNP) and DNP programs. Dr. Gibbs' clinical practice experiences is in dermatology and geriatrics. Her scholarship interest is in obesity in the rural primary care setting and simulation.
Trey Patty is a Student Affairs Coordinator in the Office of Academic Affairs. He serves as the graduate student advisor for the FNP program.