An Online FNP Program With Clinical Placement Support

6,800+ Placements Secured¹


CCNE Accredited

Nursing@Simmons, a CCNE-accredited² online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, is designed for licensed Registered Nurses who aspire to become Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs).


Nursing@Simmons, a CCNE-accredited online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, is designed for licensed Registered Nurses who aspire to become Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs).

The online MSN program will help you:

  • Gain the skills and credentials needed to practice with more autonomy.
  • Provide holistic care to patients across the life span.
  • Manage the health of individuals and families in a primary care setting.
  • Position yourself as a leader in a sought-after career.

Several scholarship opportunities, including the Simmons Future Leader Scholarship and the Dean's Scholarship, are available.

Partner With Clinical Placement Experts

A dedicated clinical placement specialist will partner with you to find placement opportunities in your area of clinical interest within 100 miles of your location.

As of July 2020, we’ve helped students secure:


6,800+

Total Clinical Placements


Across

14,000+

Clinical Networks


With

6,900+

Preceptors

As a Nursing@Simmons student, you will also:

  • Attend live, faculty-led classes with fellow students.
  • Learn from practicing nurse faculty members with a wealth of clinical experience.
  • Work with dedicated support staff from admissions through graduation.
  • Complete self-paced, interactive coursework via mobile, desktop, or tablet devices.

High Board Pass Rates

In addition to gaining valuable clinical experience, the rigorous curriculum will thoroughly prepare you to sit for FNP board examinations.

96.3% of Simmons University graduates passed their boards in 2019, well above the national board pass rate average of 86.9%³.

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Advance Your Nursing Career

If you are interested in becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner by earning your MSN through Nursing@Simmons, request more information today.

¹ This statistic includes placements secured as of July 2020.

² The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Simmons University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

³ The Simmons University and national pass rates listed are averages of 2019 scores for the AANP and ANCC exams. The Simmons graduate pass rate statistic includes both on-campus and online students who took the exams in 2019. Simmons graduates, both on-campus and online students, had a 94% AANP pass rate and an 98.6% ANCC pass rate.