In today’s expanding field of nursing, possibilities abound for your career advancement. The Master of Science in Nursing at Carson-Newman (MSN) prepares you with the knowledge and skills to work as a family nurse practitioner in primary care. Designed for nurses currently working full time, the MSN program is fully online. Stress-free clinical placements give you practical experiences in women’s health, pediatrics and primary care.
Carson-Newman University is pleased to announce its upcoming on-site evaluation of the baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing and post-graduate FNP certificate program by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The evaluation is scheduled for November 1-3, 2023. Prior to the campus visit, the Department of Nursing invites all stakeholders to submit comments to CCNE. Comments should be submitted by Oct. 11, 2023, and directed to thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org. Thank you for your participation and support.
The master’s degree program in nursing at Carson-Newman University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org) and is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
Available MSN Track:
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
The fully online Master of Science in Nursing MSN-FNP & Post Master’s FNP Certificate programs allow you to earn your degree on a schedule that works for your busy lifestyle and responsibilities. Learn more.
– Online Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
– Post-Master’s FNP Certificate
Total Credits: 46 Credits
Total Clinical Hours: 660-690
32 months
Complete the program online (Online students are required to participate in a three-day residency on campus when taking Health Assessment but will complete clinical experiences in their local area.)
Interested in a certificate? Carson-Newman also offers a post-master’s FNP certificate.
Living out our mission at Carson-Newman, you’ll have access to opportunities to serve others. Some MSN students will benefit from the opportunity to serve the people of our immediate community, including clinicals in low-cost clinics for uninsured populations. The Master of Science in Nursing at Carson-Newman will help you achieve your career goals.
A graduate degree is an investment in your future, and we want to equip you to succeed.• As a graduate student at Carson-Newman you’ll receive access to the full Microsoft Office suite.• Graduate students enrolled in at least 4.5 credit hours qualify to apply for federal financial aid. If you qualify, you can borrow up to $20,500 per year, which is more than enough to cover the total program cost.• You’ll be assigned a personal faculty advisor, who will help draft a course plan tailored to your specific goals.
Our no interest payment plans help reduce up-front costs. Enrolling in a payment plan allows you to make monthly payments on your direct charges instead of paying your full balance before classes start.
Our Office of Financial Aid is available to guide you through the many options available to graduate students at Carson-Newman.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING 2022-2023 TUITION AND FEES: ONLINE: $650 per credit hour + $50 per credit hour technology fee ON-GROUND: $625 per credit hour + $50 per credit hour technology fee
Graduate students at C-N may also be eligible for federal and state financial aid.