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Online MSN-FNP Program
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Train to Become a Family Nurse Practitioner
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The online MSN Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program at Hawai‘i Pacific University is designed for registered nurses who want to deliver compassionate, evidence-based primary care to patients of all ages. This CCNE-accredited online master’s program combines asynchronous coursework with local clinical placements in most U.S. states.
Graduates can pursue national board certification through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and earn licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN).
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Application Deadline:
December 5, 2025
Upcoming Start Date:
January 12, 2026
December 5, 2025
Upcoming Start Date:
January 12, 2026
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Program at a Glance
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100% online coursework with mobile-friendly delivery
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Small classes with accessible faculty who care about your well-being
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Prepare to pass ANCC and AANP certification exams on your first attempt
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Dedicated student support from first contact through graduation
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Earn your MSN-FNP in as few as 28 months
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Transfer up to 12 credits
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Why Choose the FNP Concentration at HPU?
LIFESPAN PRIMARY CARE FOCUS
Train to provide preventive care, manage chronic conditions, and support wellness for patients of all ages.
CULTURALLY AWARE, MISSION-DRIVEN EDUCATION
Learn to serve diverse communities through holistic, community-based care rooted in HPU's values.
LOCAL CLINICAL PLACEMENT SUPPORT
Get help identifying and securing approved preceptors and practicum sites in your area.
EXPERT FACULTY MENTORS
Study with active FNPs experienced in pediatrics, adult health, and working with underserved populations.
DESIGNED TO PREPARE YOU FOR AANP OR ANCC CERTIFICATION
Graduate eligible for national board exams and APRN licensure.
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FNP Career Outlook
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There’s growing demand for primary care providers, including qualified FNPs who provide holistic care across age groups in outpatient settings.
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Practice Settings
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- Primary care clinics
- Family wellness clinics
- Outpatient pediatrics
- Private practices
- Community health centers
- School-based health programs
- Telehealth platforms
- Private practices
- Community health centers
- School-based health programs
- Telehealth platforms
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Career Paths
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- Family nurse practitioner (FNP)
- Primary care nurse practitioner
- School-based health NP
- Telehealth NP
- Clinical nurse leader
- Primary care nurse practitioner
- Telehealth NP Clinical nurse leader
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Job Outlook
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- Median Salary: $126,260 (BLS)
- Projected Growth: 40% increase between 2023 and 2033
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MSN-FNP Curriculum Overview
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Gain the knowledge and clinical skills to deliver primary care across the lifespan in a variety of settings. This MSN-FNP degree equips you to manage complex chronic conditions, perform diagnostic assessments, and provide holistic support to patients at every life stage.
The 46-credit MSN-FNP program includes core MSN coursework and specialization courses focused on family practice. Clinical placement is included.
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Core Courses
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- Introduction to Advanced Practice Roles
- Advanced Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
- Advanced Nursing Research
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Development and implementation of Health Care Policy
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FNP Specialization Courses
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- Advanced Theory: Primary Care of Children
- Advanced Theory: Primary Care of Women
- Episodic Conditions in Primary care
- Chronic Conditions in Primary care
- Project Proposal Paper
- Practicum (four courses)
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Skills You Can Build
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- Chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension)
- Physical exams & diagnostics
- Patient education & communication
- Preventive care & wellness counseling
- Leadership in outpatient care settings
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Core Courses
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Students may transfer up to 12 eligible credits from another college or university into HPU’s online MSN program.
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18 credits
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NUR 6000 Introduction to Advanced Practice Roles / 3 Credits
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This course covers the definitions of advanced practice nursing (APN) roles in community environments. Theoretical content includes ethics, multicultural population-focused care, community coordination strategies and interdisciplinary collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and leadership. Roles of the nurse as case manager, administrator, educator, researcher, consultant, and practitioner are explored. Communication issues including assertive behavior, conflict resolution, and the dynamics of change are examined.
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NUR 6010 Advanced Pathophysiology / 3 Credits
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This course covers the in-depth exploration of pathophysiological responses involved in processes affecting the body's optimal functioning. The ability to implement diagnostic reasoning, critical thinking, and the integration of scientific concepts with psychosocial and spiritual aspects of the human condition are enhanced using case studies. Human pathophysiological responses across the life span that incorporate the individual, families, and communities are surveyed.
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NUR 6020 Advanced Nursing Research / 3 Credits
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A broad range of quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry are explored as a means to forward nursing research.
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NUR 6025 Advanced Pharmacology / 3 Credits
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This course covers advanced knowledge of pharmacology integrated with the needs of the community served by the practitioner. A case-study method is utilized to support increased knowledge, development, and application.
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NUR 6030 Advanced Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning / 3 Credits
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This course expands upon health assessment skills and diagnostic reasoning concepts to determine the health status of clients across the life span. Focuses on the collection and interpretation of clinical data derived from the history and physical exam.
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NUR 8050 Development and Implementation of Health Care Policy / 3 Credits
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In this course the DNP student will develop knowledge, skills, and tools toward the DNP terminal competencies related to policy, policy development, and change to maintain high-quality care while remaining accessible and using scarce resources wisely.
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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program Curriculum
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At the conclusion of the program, FNP students will have completed a total of 624 clinical hours:
- NUR 6961 Practicum I: Child – 156 clinical hours
- NUR 6963 Practicum II: Women's – 156 clinical hours
- NUR 6965 Practicum III: Adult – 156 clinical hours
- NUR 6967 Practicum IV: Geriatric – 156 clinical hours
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27 credits
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NUR 6960 Advanced Theory: Primary Care of Children / 3 Credits
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Disease prevention, health promotion, and illnesses in children and adolescents are comprehensively analyzed for the individual and within the context of their family and community.
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NUR 6961 Practicum I / 3 Credits
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Applied advanced practice nursing knowledge, reasoning, and intervention skills to prevent disease, promote health, and treat illnesses in children, their families, and communities are developed within this laboratory and clinical experience.
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NUR 6962 Advanced Theory: Primary Care of Women / 3 Credits
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Disease prevention, health promotion, and illnesses in women are comprehensively analyzed for the individual and within the context of their family and community.
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NUR 6963 Practicum II / 3 Credits
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Disease prevention, health promotion, and illnesses in children and adolescents are comprehensively analyzed for the individual and within the context of their family and community.
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NUR 6964 Episodic Conditions in Primary Care / 3 Credits
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Health promotion, disease prevention, and illnesses of adults are comprehensively analyzed for the individual and in the context of their family and community.
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NUR 6965 Practicum III / 3 Credits
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Advanced practice nursing knowledge, reasoning, and intervention skills to prevent disease, promote health, and treat illnesses in adults, their families, and communities are developed within this laboratory and clinical experience.
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NUR 6966 Chronic Conditions in Primary Care / 3 Credits
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Health promotion, disease prevention, and illnesses of geriatric adults are comprehensively analyzed for the individual and in the context of their family and community.
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NUR 6967 Practicum IV / 3 Credits
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Advanced practice knowledge, reasoning, and intervention skills to prevent disease, promote health, and treat illnesses in older adults, their families, and communities are developed in this laboratory and clinical experience.
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NUR 7000 Project Proposal Paper / 3 Credits
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This course is a rigorous culminating scholarly endeavor in which the student will integrate theoretical knowledge, clinical experience, and research in a faculty-guided project proposal.
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Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited university
- 3.0 GPA from undergraduate degree preferred
- U.S. unencumbered state RN license
- Undergraduate statistics course is required
- To complete your application, you’ll need:
Application and application fee
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- Two letters of recommendation
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Statement of purpose
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Transfer Credits
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Students wishing to transfer course credits from an outside institution will need to meet with their Program Chair to review transcripts, course syllabi and fill out appropriate forms. A maximum of 12 semester credits of graduate work is transferrable if the following requirements are met:
- The institution is accredited
- Official transcripts and syllabi are available for review
- The courses are deemed to be equivalent in level, content, objectives, and competencies to the HPU graduate course it will be replacing
- The proficiency attained is equivalent to a "B" grade or higher
- Courses were completed within five calendar years of admission to HPU graduate nursing
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The following courses cannot be transferred to HPU for credit:
- Final project/paper or Capstone course
- Courses taken as part of a granted degree. For example, if a student has had a Master's degree in Public Health conferred, a health policy course taken during that curriculum may not be transferred in and applied to another degree requirements.
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Graduate-level attainments completed at institutions or through programs or examinations, evaluated by the ACE (American Council on Education) will be considered for appropriate transfer credit on the same basis as prospective transfer credit from graduate programs at U.S. colleges and universities. The Program Chair will use the ACE credit award recommendation as the starting point for the deliberation of credit award; in no case will more credits be awarded than the ACE recommends; usually the award will be more stringent.
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FAQs: MSN-FNP
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How do I apply to the FNP concentration?
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You can apply online in just a few steps. HPU’s admissions team is available to support you with information regarding prerequisites, documents, and deadlines.
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How can I determine which concentration or specialization is right for me?
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Still deciding which concentration is right for you?
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Is the MSN-FNP program approved in my state?
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Yes, HPU’s MSN-FNP program meets national standards and prepares you to pursue APRN licensure in most U.S. states. Check with your state board of nursing for specific requirements.
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Can I become an FNP without primary care experience?
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Yes, while prior outpatient or family care experience is helpful, it’s not required. The program includes comprehensive training across age groups to prepare you for primary care.
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How long does the MSN-FNP take?
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The program can be completed in as few as 28 months part-time.
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Can I work while completing the program?
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Yes, the online, asynchronous format is designed for working nurses.
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How is an FNP different from an AGACNP?
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FNPs deliver holistic, long-term primary care to patients of all ages in outpatient settings. AGACNPs specialize in hospital-based acute and critical care for adults and older adults.
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Will I be eligible to pursue certification?
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Yes, graduates may pursue board certification through the AANP or ANCC.
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Does HPU provide clinical placement support?
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Yes, HPU assists students with identifying approved local sites and preceptors.
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Tuition & Financial Aid
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HPU’s online MSN program is designed to be affordable, flexible, and accessible for working nurses advancing into APRN roles.
- $1,117 per credit
- Program length and total cost vary by specialization
- Eligible for federal financial aid and scholarships
- Employer-sponsored tuition assistance welcome
- Special tuition benefits available for active-duty military and veterans
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