Prepare to deliver primary care across the lifespan with graduate study that blends online learning with hands-on clinical training.
You’ll study in an online or hybrid format and complete clinical experiences in a variety of primary care settings. The program includes required on-campus sessions for scheduled training or testing, giving you opportunities to work directly with faculty and build confidence before clinicals.
Experiential learning is built in. FNP students engage with standardized patients through ODU’s collaboration with the Sentara Center for Simulation and Immersive Learning at Eastern Virginia Medical School, one of the largest programs of its kind. These sessions help you practice assessment, diagnosis and clinical decision making in a realistic setting.
When you finish, you will earn a Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner role and be eligible to apply for FNP certification through ANCC or AANP.
ODU's baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This FNP MSN program is approved by the Virginia Joint Boards of Nursing and Medicine.
