Family Nurse Practitioner

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program is designed to prepare registered nurses to fulfill the role of a competent, caring practitioner responsible for managing the care of families in the primary care setting.

The Program:

• focuses on providing knowledge and skills in health promotion, disease prevention, assessment, and management of common acute and chronic illnesses
• offers clinical placements in Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Out-of-state placements may be available in the third semester
• has full-time and part-time options
• is 44-46 credit hours
• prepares graduates to take the examination for board certification
• offers a Post-Masters option

Sample Curricula

• Full-Time
• Part-Time

More Information

• Program Brochure
• Admissions Information and Calendar
• Apply Online
• Clinical Site Information (PDF); More information on Clinical Experiences coming soon!
• Information for All Incoming Graduate Students

Program Director: Kathryn K. Ellis, MSN, APRN-BC, FNP, ANP

For more information, contact Michelle Blancas at (202) 687-2252 or by e-mail at mdb64@georgetown.edu.