St. John Fisher University Online NP Programs
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The St. John Fisher University (SJFU) Wegmans School of Nursing offers an online master of science in nursing (MSN) with four advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) specializations that are distance accessible:
- Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner (PCFNP)
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
The program is designed for nurses who hold a BSN and a current RN license, and it blends live online classes with advanced coursework and supervised clinical rotations. Students also complete pre-clinical immersions on the Rochester campus to practice skills in state-of-the-art nursing facilities.
The family nurse practitioner track prepares NPs to provide primary care across the lifespan, with clinical courses covering adults, women, and children/adolescents. Graduates are eligible for state and national certification as a primary care family nurse practitioner.
The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner track focuses on advanced concepts in adult care across the lifespan and clinical courses in diagnosis and management of adults in primary care settings. Graduates are eligible for state and national certification as an adult/adult-gerontology primary care NP.
The adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner track prepares NPs for acute care roles with advanced adult care coursework and clinical courses in diagnosis and management of adults in acute care settings. Graduates are eligible for state and national certification as an adult-gerontology acute care NP.
The psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner track trains NPs to provide psychiatric-mental health care across the lifespan, with coursework in assessment, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and psychopathology, plus four clinical practicum courses. Graduates are eligible for state and national certification as a PMHNP.
St. John Fisher University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). SJFU is located in Rochester, NY.
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What to Expect from St. John Fisher University Online NP Programs
Admission Requirements: To qualify for admission to the MSN programs, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a current unencumbered RN license, and at least one year of current experience in a clinical setting. Relevant work experience is required for the AGACNP and PMHNP programs.
Application requirements include an online application, official transcripts from all previously attended institutions, two letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and a current resume.
State Restrictions: Students complete clinical rotations in professional and practical health care settings across the state, and graduates are eligible for New York state and national certification as nurse practitioners. The SJFC online nursing programs are currently offered to qualified registered nurses across the United States; however, there are several state restrictions. View program-specific state restrictions in the data tables below.
Study Plan: St. John Fisher University’s online MSN programs are designed to be completed in 24 to 36 months. All four APRN specializations require 600 clinical hours. Credit requirements vary by program: the PCFNP, AGPCNP, and AGACNP tracks each require 47 course credits, while the PMHNP track requires 54 course credits.
The curriculum blends live, online classes with advanced coursework and hands-on clinical rotations. Students also visit the Rochester campus for pre-clinical immersions to practice critical nursing skills in state-of-the-art facilities before beginning their clinical rotations in the community.
MSN Curriculum: All MSN students complete a common core made up of a 21- to 22-credit scholarship core and a nine-credit direct core. The scholarship core includes courses such as foundations of evidence-based practice and research; capstone development; NP comprehensive exam; advanced evidence-based practice and research; informatics and healthcare technologies; healthcare delivery systems, policy, and law; population health: biostatistics and epidemiology; and complex systems and leadership. The direct core includes advanced physiology and pathophysiology; advanced pharmacology; and advanced health assessment and diagnostic reasoning.
- FNP Specialty Courses: The PCFNP specialty core includes advanced concepts in the care of adults across the lifespan I and II; advanced concepts in the care of women; and advanced concepts in the care of children and adolescents; plus four clinical courses: FNP diagnosis and management of adults across the lifespan I and II; FNP diagnosis and management of women; and FNP diagnosis and management of children and adolescents, each with 150 clinical hours.
- AGPCNP Specialty Courses: The AGPCNP specialty core also includes advanced concepts in the care of adults across the lifespan I-IV, plus four clinical courses: AGPCNP diagnosis & management of adults across the lifespan I, II, III, and IV, each with 150 clinical hours.
- AGACNP Specialty Courses: The AGACNP specialty core includes advanced concepts in the care of adults across the lifespan I-IV, plus four clinical courses: AGACNP diagnosis and management of adults across the lifespan I, II, III, and IV, each with 150 clinical hours.
- PMHNP Specialty Courses: The PMHNP specialty core includes foundations of advanced psychiatric-mental health nursing practice; advanced neuropsychiatric assessment and intervention; advanced psychopharmacology; advanced concepts in psychotherapy with individuals, groups, and families; psychopathology and differential diagnosis; and advanced concepts in child and adolescent mental health; plus four clinical courses: PMHNP clinical practicum I, II, III, and IV, each with 150 clinical hours.
Online Experience: St. John Fisher College utilizes D2L Brightspace as its online learning management system (LMS) in addition to course design through a partnership with 2U, Inc.
St. John Fisher University’s online MSN program delivers a values-based nursing education through HD-streaming live, online classes, advanced coursework, and hands-on experiences in the field. Students learn from dedicated faculty who are experienced online educators and who integrate the University’s values of service and inclusion into nursing practice. The program is offered fully online, allowing students to join a tight-knit learning community while balancing their schedules.
On-Site Requirements: During the program, students visit the Rochester, New York, campus for pre-clinical immersions. These immersions provide opportunities to practice critical nursing skills in a supervised environment, experience the state-of-the-art nursing facilities (including laboratories and a simulated hospital unit), and strengthen connections with the Fisher community. In addition, students complete supervised, hands-on clinical rotations in professional and practical health care settings across the state.
Paying for St. John Fisher University Online NP Programs
St. John Fisher University online NP program tuition numbers are listed in the tables below. Prospective students should check with the St. John Fisher University Admissions Department or the Wegmans School of Nursing for cost clarifications and updates.
SJFC online graduate nursing students may be eligible for unsubsidized federal student loans through the FAFSA. Other options for funding may include employer tuition reimbursement programs and community and organizational scholarships and grants. Students may also wish to check with St. John Fisher University Wegmans School of Nursing as to the possibility of graduate scholarships and grants.
The St. John Fisher University MSN with NP specializations will be offered to residents of New York and select other states in partnership with 2U, Inc, a world leader in education technology, with no campus visits, fully online coursework, and clinicals completed at an approved facility.
MSN – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
MSN – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner
MSN – Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
3690 East Avenue
Rochester, New York 14618
Program Essentials
MSN – Master of Science in Nursing
AGNP – Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Fall, Spring
Yes
0
46
600
CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Program Admissions
BSN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing
No GRE Required
3.0 or higher
AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, DC, GA, ID, LA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, ND, OK, OR, PR, SD, TN, UT, WA, WY
Program Tuition
46
$1,240.00
$57,040.00
$1,240.00
$57,040.00
Program Essentials
MSN – Master of Science in Nursing
AGNP – Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Fall, Spring
Yes
0
46
600
CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Program Admissions
BSN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing
No GRE Required
3.0 or higher
AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, DC, GA, ID, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, ND, OK, OR, PR, SD, TN, UT, WA, WY
Program Tuition
46
$1,240.00
$57,040.00
$1,240.00
$57,040.00
Program Essentials
MSN – Master of Science in Nursing
FNP – Family Nurse Practitioner
Fall, Spring
Yes
0
46
600
CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Program Admissions
BSN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing
No GRE Required
3.0 or higher
AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, DC, GA, ID, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, ND, OH, OK, OR, PR, SD, TN, UT, WA, WY
Program Tuition
46
$1,240.00
$57,040.00
$1,240.00
$57,040.00
Program Essentials
MSN – Master of Science in Nursing
PMHNP – Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Fall
Yes
0
50
600
CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Program Admissions
BSN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing
No GRE Required
3.0 or higher
AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, DC, GA, ID, LA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, ND, OK, OR, PR, SD, TN, UT, WA, WY
Program Tuition
50
$1,240.00
$62,000.00
$1,240.00
$62,000.00
Tuition is calculated based on credits, at the published tuition rate. Rates may change, so please check here for the latest tuition information. For programs with variable tuition rates, we use the rates for part-time students. “Resident” and “non-resident” refer to the student’s school-recognized state residency status. Tuition number represents the cost of tuition for the entire program, not per semester or year. Estimated total tuition does not include additional fees.
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