Walsh University Online Family Nurse Practitioner Programs
The Gary and Linda Byers School of Nursing at Walsh University offers online MSN and post-master’s certificate programs with family nurse practitioner (FNP) and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) specializations. Students complete coursework online and come to campus for two intensives (note: the first intensive may be virtual).
Students also complete practicums at approved facilities local to the student. In addition, students have the option to participate in a global nursing experience.
Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) serve patients across the lifespan from infancy to geriatrics and are prepared to diagnose and treat chronic and acute illnesses. Walsh MSN – FNP graduates will be able to effectively work with other professionals in an interpersonal manner, utilize theory and research with current knowledge and healthcare practices to serve their patients and communities, consult with patients and their families, and conduct analysis of their communities and health care systems to improve patient outcomes and care.
FNPs may work in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, primary care clinics, community health organizations, government agencies, long-term care facilities, and other family practice settings. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the family nurse practitioner certification exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and other accrediting bodies.
Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners serve children, adolescents, and adults with mental health disorders and issues that may be acute, chronic, or crisis conditions. PMHNPs may also work with patients and groups who suffer from substance abuse disorders. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification exam through the ANCC. PMHNPs may work in hospitals, counseling centers, primary care settings, correctional facilities, and rehabilitation program settings.
Walsh University, located in North Canton, Ohio, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The online MSN and certificate programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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What to Expect from the Walsh University Online Nurse Practitioner Programs
Admissions Requirements: Application materials must include official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a resume or CV including work experience, professional activities, educational activities, leadership activities, and scholarly activities, an essay or personal statement of 1,000 words or less, an explanation of interest in the role, and identification of one to two long-term goals. At least one year of RN work experience is preferred.
An interview may be required. No GMAT or GRE is required. A prerequisite course in undergraduate or graduate statistics is required.
Specific Program Requirements:
- MSN: Students must hold a BSN with a minimum 3.0 GPA from an ACNE- or CCNE-accredited nursing program with an unencumbered RN license.
- Post-Master’s Certificate: Students must hold an MSN with a minimum 3.0 GPA from an ACNE- or CCNE-accredited nursing program with an unencumbered RN license.
State Restrictions: While Walsh University accepts students from many states into its nursing programs, applicants outside Ohio should check with their state Board of Nursing to make sure they are eligible to study with Walsh University and to be aware of the practicum requirements in their state while attending an out-of-state university.
Walsh University currently accepts students from the following states into the MSN and post-master’s certificate programs: Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi (only for FNP programs), New Mexico, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Study Plan: Walsh University’s online nurse practitioner programs are designed for registered nurses and combine online coursework with required clinical experiences. Clinical placement support is provided for all programs.
The MSN-FNP program requires 45 credits and can be completed in as few as six semesters, or two years. Part-time options are available. Students complete three clinical rotations totaling 700 clinical hours. The program offers three start dates each year: fall, spring, and summer. Courses are offered in eight- and 16-week formats, and students complete two hands-on intensive experiences.
The MSN-PMHNP program requires 48 credits and can be completed in as few as two years full-time or three years part-time. It includes 600 clinical hours and offers two start dates each year: fall and spring. Coursework is delivered online, excluding clinicals, and students complete two intensive experiences—one online and one on campus.
The post-master’s FNP certificate requires 21 to 30 credits and can be completed in as few as six semesters, or two years. The program offers three start dates each year: fall, spring, and summer. Students complete three clinical rotations totaling 700 clinical hours, along with two intensive experiences—one online and one on campus.
The post-master’s PMHNP certificate requires 24 to 33 credits and can be completed in as few as two years full-time. It includes 600 clinical hours and offers two start dates each year: fall and spring. Coursework is delivered online, excluding clinicals, and students complete two intensive experiences—one online and one on campus.
MSN Curriculum: The common MSN core courses listed for both concentrations are advanced pathophysiology; advanced pharmacology; and advanced health assessment. The MSN-FNP program also includes research methods and evidence-based practice; advanced professional nursing roles; and clinical pharmacology, while the MSN-PMHNP program includes advanced professional nursing roles; advanced theory and research for evidence-based practice; healthcare policy, organization, and financing; applications of epidemiology; and healthcare technology and data management.
- FNP Specialty Curriculum: Specialty courses include clinical assessment and management; intensive I: essential skills; intensive II: advanced skills/professional practice; applications of epidemiology to health services; health care policy, organization, and financing; healthcare technology and data management; FNP I seminar: care of adults and the elderly; FNP II Seminar: care of child/care of women; FNP III: capstone/primary care; and FNP I-III practicum.
- PMHNP Specialty Curriculum: Specialty courses include psychiatric assessment and intervention across the lifespan; therapeutic interventions; advanced principles of psychopathology and psychopharmacology; intensive I-II; seminar: care of the PMH patient; seminar: care of the PMH patient in crisis; seminar: PMH capstone; and practicum I-III.
Post-Master’s FNP Certificate Curriculum: The post‑master’s FNP certificate includes courses such as advanced pathophysiology; advanced pharmacology; advanced principles of psychopathology and psychopharmacology; advanced health assessment; psychiatric assessment and intervention across the lifespan; therapeutic interventions; intensive I-II; seminar: care of the PMH patient; seminar: care of the PMH patient in crisis; seminar: PMH capstone; and practicum I-III.
Post-Master’s PMHNP Certificate Curriculum: The post‑master’s PMHNP certificate includes advanced pathophysiology; advanced pharmacology; advanced health assessment; clinical assessment and management; clinical pharmacology; FNP I seminar: care of adults and elderly; FNP II seminar: care of child/care of women; FNP III seminar: capstone/primary care; and FNP I-III practicum.
Online Experience: Walsh University utilizes the Electronic Course Network (ECN) as its online Learning Management System (LMS). Here, students have access to syllabi, learning modules, course content, readings, assignments, online discussion posts, videos, blogs for reflection, and other media content. Courses are asynchronous. All online students are assigned a Student Success Advisor. Students also have access to admissions counseling, academic advising, faculty office hours, 24/7 technical support, library services, and career counseling.
On-Site Requirements: Walsh University’s online nursing programs include two intensive experiences: one completed online and one completed on campus. Clinical experiences are separate from online coursework, and the programs provide clinical placement support. All other coursework is online, and practicums are completed locally to the student.
Paying for the Walsh University Online Nurse Practitioner Programs
Walsh University’s online NP program tuition costs are listed in the tables below. Interested students should contact the Gary and Linda Byers School of Nursing at Walsh University for a breakdown of current costs.
Walsh University offers Federal Direct Stafford Loans and Federal Direct PLUS Loans. Another option is an alternative loan for those who don’t qualify for federal student loans. Nursing students are also encouraged to inquire with their employers to see if they qualify for a tuition reimbursement program, as well as seek outside opportunities for funding, including organizational and community scholarships and grants.
Offered to nursing students in 22 states, the Walsh University MSN, DNP and post-master's certificate FNP and PMHNP programs require only two campus visits, no GRE requirement, and affordable tuition rates.
MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner
MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Post-Graduate Certificate – Family Nurse Practitioner
Post-Graduate Certificate – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
2020 East Maple Street
North Canton, Ohio 44720
Program Essentials
MSN – Master of Science in Nursing
FNP – Family Nurse Practitioner
Fall, Spring, Summer
No
1-2
45
700
CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Program Admissions
BSN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing
No GRE Required
3.0 or higher
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, LA, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, ND, OK, OR, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, WA, WI, WY
Program Tuition
45
$785.00
$35,325.00
$785.00
$35,325.00
Program Essentials
MSN – Master of Science in Nursing
PMHNP – Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Fall, Spring, Summer
No
1-2
48
600
CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Program Admissions
BSN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing
No GRE Required
3.0 or higher
None
Program Tuition
48
$785.00
$37,680.00
$785.00
$37,680.00
Program Essentials
Post-Master Certificate – Post-Graduate (Post-MSN) Nursing Certificate
FNP – Family Nurse Practitioner
Fall, Spring, Summer
No
1-2
30
700
CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Program Admissions
MSN – Master of Science in Nursing
No GRE Required
3.0 or higher
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, LA, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, ND, OK, OR, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, WA, WI, WY
Program Tuition
30
$785.00
$23,550.00
$785.00
$23,550.00
Program Essentials
Post-Master Certificate – Post-Graduate (Post-MSN) Nursing Certificate
PMHNP – Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Fall, Spring, Summer
No
1-2
33
600
CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Program Admissions
MSN – Master of Science in Nursing
No GRE Required
3.0 or higher
None
Program Tuition
33
$785.00
$25,905.00
$785.00
$25,905.00
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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