Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

With 94–100% first-time certification pass rates, 750 clinical hours, and a flexible online format, the FNP track prepares working nurses to serve in family practice, community health, and urgent care settings while maintaining a strong foundation in Christian ethics and leadership.

Program distinctions

• Learn to care for patients from infancy through older adulthood
• Hybrid format with interactive on-campus learning
• Outstanding board-pass results in recent cohorts
• Curriculum built on Christian ethics and servant leadership

First-time pass rates

Live your calling as a Family Nurse Practitioner

Families need practitioners who see the whole person - body, mind, and spirit. At Concordia University Wisconsin, you’ll be prepared to provide excellent, evidence-based care rooted in Christian compassion and integrity.

Strengthen your career, expand your reach, and live your calling as a Family Nurse Practitioner who brings healing and hope to every generation.

Online curriculum

CUW’s online FNP curriculum integrates advanced clinical science, ethical reflection, and leadership development. You’ll learn how to assess, diagnose, and manage patients across the lifespan using evidence-based approaches.

Courses are primarily online but include a required two- to three-day on-campus Advanced Health Assessment intensive and a one-day orientation. These interactive sessions strengthen your hands-on diagnostic and leadership skills.

Clinical work

Students complete 750 hours of clinical work under the supervision of approved preceptors. You’ll work with CUW faculty to identify clinical sites that align with your career goals and geographic location.

Career outlook

Family nurse practitioners are among the most versatile and in-demand healthcare providers in the nation. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 45% job growth for nurse practitioners through 2032, fueled by expanding primary care needs and provider shortages.

FNP graduates serve in:

• Family and internal-medicine practices
• Pediatric and women’s-health clinics
• Urgent-care and retail clinics
• Community and public-health organizations
• Faith-based or mission-driven healthcare systems

Average salaries for certified FNPs range from $115,000 annually, depending on setting and experience.

Uncommon Scholarships/Business Community Scholarships

Concordia offers various scholarships for qualifying adult and post-traditional students, including partnerships with various healthcare systems. To learn more visit our Uncommon Scholarships page. Please note a student may only apply for one Uncommon Scholarship, and it cannot be combined with other Concordia tuition discounts or scholarship programs.

States have established standards of practice for the nursing profession. To see a list of states where we are currently approved to meet online education for licensure requirements, please review the Distance Education Disclosure list for the School of Nursing here.