Online MSN-FNP Program
Transformative, High-Impact Education for Professional Success
Help fill a critical gap in the health care field with an online Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner degree from New Mexico Highlands University. This online MSN program features a focus on rural health care and an optional cognate concentration for those seeking to gain skills in specialty care. Through small classes led by student-centered faculty members, you’ll prepare to use evidence-based knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive care to diverse populations. An accelerated track is available for RNs who do not hold a BSN. Graduate in just two years ready to pursue state licensure and national certification. Highlands University has requested CCNE accreditation for this program.
Online Courses & In-Person Clinicals
Complete Your Degree in 2–3 Years
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Accessible, Seamless Online Learning
Online students at New Mexico Highlands University have access to the same quality education as students on campus. Our faculty offer challenging, engaging coursework and ongoing communication while maintaining flexibility for your busy life. Small classes offer time to get to know your classmates in a supportive online environment.
Provide Exceptional Patient Care
Earn your online MSN-FNP at New Mexico Highlands to join a growing profession — jobs for nurse practitioners are expected to increase much faster than average at 46% by 2031.1 This career is both gratifying and profitable, with a median salary of $120,680 and the top 10% of earners receiving $163,350.2 Metropolitan areas tend to offer higher pay for this profession.
Top 5 Employers of NPs1
- Physician’s Offices
- Hospitals
- Outpatient Care Centers
- Other Health Practitioners
- Educational Services
New Mexico Highlands University – Transforming Lives
At New Mexico Highlands University, we foster creativity, critical thinking and research in the liberal arts and sciences. As a premier comprehensive university, we transform lives and communities through education with our range of on-campus and online programs.
- Multicultural focus
- Accessible education
- Family atmosphere
- Opportunity for all
The University is fully accredited by and in good standing with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
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- “Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved on Jan. 25, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/.
- “Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2021:29-1171 Nurse Practitioners.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved on Feb. 22, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/.