Prepare for an Advanced Nursing Career
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Connect your passion to a career as a nurse practitioner. Earn Your Master of Science in Nursing.
Master of Science in Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Marian University is ready to help you connect your passion for nursing to an advanced career as an in-demand family nurse practitioner.
As a student in Marian’s Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Track you will prepare to meet the growing need for FNPs with the flexibility of online and on-campus courses that fit your life. You’ll be poised for success as you complete online courses taught by top-notch faculty and on-campus elements that take place at our state-of-the-art Center for Health Professionals building.
MPath, our engaging online education platform, allows you to complete your Master of Science in Nursing degree in as little as 2.5 years as a full-time student and 3 years if you are a part-time student.
This program is ideal for Wisconsin licensed RNs who are comfortable driving to our Fond du Lac campus for bi-weekly on campus meetings, allowing you to continue working while you complete your advanced degree. Marian’s small school values show we care about education as a whole person while you benefit from the top-notch education and expertise of a larger university.
Why Choose Marian for Your Master of Science in Nursing?
Master of Arts in Education
Special Education Focus (with License)
If your passion and enthusiasm is leading you to special education, Marian will help you connect your passion to a career that helps shape the education of children who need dedicated teachers like you.
As a student in Marian’s MAE Special Education focus degree program you will prepare to meet the diverse learning needs of students as a Wisconsin licensed special education teacher.
MPath, our engaging online education platform, combined with active learning facilitated by expert faculty, allows you to continue in your current position while you progress through a highly respected, accredited program. Current teachers and career changers will have the opportunity to confidently learn to meet the challenges of facilitating learning in a special education environment and move into an inspiring career supporting special education students.
The Special Education graduate level, initial licensure program is designed for teaching students with special needs in middle childhood-early adolescence (grades 1-8) and early adolescence-adolescence (grades 5-12). Completion of the program leads to a Master of Arts in Education degree in special education/cross-categorical with a concentration in specific learning disabilities.
Why Choose Marian for Special Education?
The NO COMPROMISE FNP Master’s Degree from MPath
Nurse Practitioner Careers Are Growing Much Faster Than Average U.S. Job Growth
Where will a Family Nurse Practitioner MSN take you?
Public Health
FNPs who work in public health settings may work for a government health department focusing on the health and well-being of a whole population of people within a community.
Pediatrics
Family nurse practitioners often work with families over generations. Those who especially enjoy working with children may move toward a career in pediatric nursing.
Hospitals and Clinics
Nurses who work in hospital or clinical settings may help treat patients with more serious health conditions including chronic and acute illnesses.
Primary Care
Some FNP graduates may help meet the increasing demand for primary care as the aging of the population and other factors calls for more highly skilled nurse practitioners.
SOURCES:
https://nursejournal.org/family-practice/the-top-15-career-path-options-for-family-nurse-practitioners/
https://nurse.org/resources/nurse-practitioner/
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nurse-anesthetists-nurse-midwives-and-nurse-practitioners.htm
Nurse Practitioner Careers Are Growing Much Faster Than Average U.S. Job Growth
Where will a Family Nurse Practitioner MSN take you?
Public Health
FNPs who work in public health settings may work for a government health department focusing on the health and well-being of a whole population of people within a community.
Pediatrics
Family nurse practitioners often work with families over generations. Those who especially enjoy working with children may move toward a career in pediatric nursing.
Primary Care
Some FNP graduates may help meet the increasing demand for primary care as the aging of the population and other factors calls for more highly skilled nurse practitioners.
Hospitals and Clinics
Nurses who work in hospital or clinical settings may help treat patients with more serious health conditions including chronic and acute illnesses.
SOURCES:
https://nursejournal.org/family-practice/the-top-15-career-path-options-for-family-nurse- practitioners/
https://nurse.org/resources/nurse-practitioner/
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nurse-anesthetists-nurse-midwives-and-nurse-practitioners.htm
MPath Online Program Schedule: 15 Week Semester
The Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Track is designed for nursing professionals who are ready to further their education with the convenience of a program that helps them balance work, school, and their personal lives. The 15-Week Semester gives students a more traditional semester experience with a modern twist. The Hybrid FNP program offers the flexibility of online studies along with the support of involved faculty through bi-weekly, on-campus time.
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