Overview
The Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) specialty at the University of Michigan School of Nursing prepares you for a dynamic career that spans across a variety of primary care, community, and outpatient settings to care for patients across the lifespan.
Is This Specialty Right for Me?
This program is ideal for those interested in advanced practice nursing with a focus on primary care and family-centered health promotion. Whether you're drawn to work in clinics, health centers, or other community settings, this program will equip you with the skills to provide exceptional care across the lifespan.
Career paths include
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
- Community Health Nurse Practitioner
What should I consider when applying?
Before applying, ask yourself:
Do I have the required prerequisite coursework and clinical experience to succeed in a Family Nurse Practitioner program?
Am I prepared for the time commitment of coursework, clinical hours, and required campus visits (if enrolled in the online Digital Education format)?
How does the Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner program align with my long-term professional goals and the populations I hope to serve?
Learning and Program Plans
The FNP program prepares students to provide comprehensive care for individuals and families, with both online and residential options available. The online program offers the same rigorous education as the residential format, requiring three on-campus days each term for assessments, skill-building, and seminars.
Digital education students attend on-campus sessions of up to three days per term, focusing on hands-on skill-building, testing, and faculty-led seminars, as well as a limited number of real-time sessions each term.
Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner MSN
