MSc in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner in Kent United States | Kent State University

The Master of Science in Nursing program fulfills the academic prerequisites for national certification in each specialized field. Full-time students can finish the degree in four to five semesters (equivalent to two academic years), while part-time students generally complete it within three to four years. Students may choose whether to undertake a thesis project.

Program Learning Objectives

Upon graduation, students will have the ability to:

Fulfill educational requirements for advanced practice certification or other professional distinctions
Develop expertise aligned with professional standards to take on higher-level nursing roles, pursue leadership opportunities, and prepare for doctoral studies
Effectively communicate, synthesize, and implement advanced nursing knowledge to deliver evidence-based, culturally appropriate care and enhance healthcare quality

The Family Nurse Practitioner specialization equips students with advanced clinical skills to deliver comprehensive healthcare across all age groups while optimizing community and healthcare system resources through interdisciplinary collaboration. Clinical training occurs in diverse outpatient environments and specialty clinics, spanning primary care practices, internal medicine facilities, managed care centers, emergency rooms, long-term care institutions, and workplace or school health settings.