Husson University offers 2 Family Nurse Practitioner Tracks:
- MSN
- Post-Master’s Certificate
Program Tracks Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN | $36.8K–$37.3K | 2–2.5 years (6–8 semesters) | 48 |
| Certificate | $13.2K–$35.1K | 1–2 years (3–6 semesters) | 18–48 |
Tuition estimates use Husson’s 2026–27 rate of $732 per credit, plus the $269-per-semester Nursing Program Fee for the MSN.
Husson runs its FNP entirely online, with six start dates a year, no campus visits, and the option to stop out for a term. Year one is all didactic coursework. All three clinical courses fall in year two, one per semester.
That flexibility comes with a lean clinical load. The MSN requires 540 clinical hours, 40 above the 500-hour certification floor and below the 600 to 700 hours common among FNP programs. Husson does not publish who arranges preceptors.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | MSN; Post-Master’s Certificate |
| Format | Online: no campus visits; virtual clinical orientation |
| Clinical Hours | 540 across three clinical courses (about 180 each, derived) |
| Clinical Placement | Completed in your home community; who arranges preceptors is not clearly stated |
| Population | Adult-gero, then women/infants/children, then integrated primary care |
| Distinctive Coursework | Health policy, finance and regulation; organizational strategy; healthcare informatics |
| RN License Requirements | Active, unencumbered RN license; 1–2 years of clinical practice |
| Tuition | $732/credit plus $269/semester program fee (MSN) |
| Accreditation | CCNE (MSN and certificate); NECHE (institutional) |
| Start Dates | Six per year; stop-out for a term permitted |
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
The estimated tuition for the MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner at Husson University is approximately $36,750 to $37,288 (48 credits at $732/credit, plus the Nursing Program Fee). The program can generally be completed in about 2 to 2.5 years: the catalog plan of study runs six semesters, while the program page cites 30 months and an optional 24-month accelerated pace.
MSN Curriculum
Year one: didactic only. The first three semesters cover 24 credits of graduate core: role theory, the three advanced foundations (health assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics), evidence-based practice, population health, informatics, and health policy. No clinical hours are scheduled in year one, so working nurses can keep a full schedule through that stretch.
Year two: one population per semester. Each clinical semester pairs a 3-credit didactic course with a 3-credit clinical course. The sequence moves from adult-gerontology (Fall) to women, infants, and children (Spring) to integrated primary care (Summer). Pediatric and women’s health share a single clinical course, so that exposure is concentrated in one semester.
Leadership-heavy core. Three courses (health policy and finance, organizational strategy, informatics) lean toward systems and leadership. That leaves less room for specialty skills content such as procedures or telehealth, neither of which appears as a standalone course.
- NU 704 Advanced Health Assessment
- NU 706 Advanced Pathophysiology
- NU 713 Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nursing
- NU 712 Population Health for the Advanced Practice Nurse
- NU 741 Influencing Health Policy: Advocacy, Finance and Regulation
- NU 802 / NL 802C Family Health I: Adult-Gero Health (with clinical)
- NU 815 / NL 815C Family Health II: Women, Infants and Children (with clinical)
- NU 806 / NL 806C Family Health III: Integrating Primary Care (with clinical)
- NU 839 Integrative Capstone for Advanced Nursing
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The program page and the 2026–27 catalog list different courses. The program page shows NU 702, NU 708, NU 740, and NU 840; the catalog replaces them with NU 713, NU 712, NU 741, and NU 839. Both total 48 credits. The catalog is the current record.
- The catalog plan of study is semester-based (Fall, Spring, Summer), while the online program advertises six starts a year. Whether the year-two clinical block can begin in any term is not clearly stated.
MSN Clinical Requirements
- 540 total clinical hours
- Three clinical courses (NL 802C, NL 815C, NL 806C), 3 credits each
- About 180 hours per clinical course (derived: 540 ÷ 9 clinical credits = 60 hours per credit)
- Virtual clinical orientation; no campus clinical intensives
- Background check and immunizations required before clinical courses
- Clinicals completed close to home; placement model not clearly stated
At 540 hours, Husson clears the 500-hour certification floor with little margin and sits below the 600 to 700 hours common among FNP programs. In practice, 180 hours per semester works out to roughly 11 to 12 hours a week over a 15- to 16-week term, which is manageable alongside full-time work. The trade-off is less supervised patient volume before boards, especially in pediatrics and women’s health.
You Should Know
- Husson does not publish whether it finds preceptors or expects students to source their own. Ask before applying, since a self-sourced model shifts real work onto you.
- Some state boards require more than 500 clinical hours for APRN licensure. Confirm your state’s requirement against 540.
- Any grade below B- in a clinical course or its paired didactic course triggers faculty review. Each may be retaken once.
MSN Admissions
Husson requires 1 to 2 years of clinical RN experience, so new graduates cannot enter directly.
- BSN with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Active, unencumbered RN license
- 1 to 2 years of professional clinical nursing practice (more recommended)
- Undergraduate health assessment and statistics courses
- At least one letter of recommendation from a current supervisor
- Official transcripts from all prior colleges
- Up to 12 graduate transfer credits (B or higher, within 5 years)
You Should Know
- Husson participates in SARA but does not list excluded states on its program pages. Check the state authorizations page before applying.
- Whether a multistate compact license satisfies the RN requirement for out-of-state clinicals is not clearly stated.
- Time-to-degree extensions beyond 30 months require a petition and cannot exceed 18 additional months.
Post-Master’s Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner
The estimated tuition for the Post-Master’s Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner at Husson University is approximately $13,176 to $35,136 (18 to 48 credits at $732/credit). The program can generally be completed in about 1 to 2 years (derived from the catalog plan: the 18-credit FNP block alone takes three semesters).
Certificate Curriculum
The certificate uses the same 48-credit catalog plan as the MSN. A gap analysis waives courses already completed in a prior MSN. The required core is the three-semester FNP clinical sequence (18 credits). Nurses who already hold an APRN credential typically need only that block.
- NU 802 / NL 802C Family Health I: Adult-Gero Health (with clinical)
- NU 815 / NL 815C Family Health II: Women, Infants and Children (with clinical)
- NU 806 / NL 806C Family Health III: Integrating Primary Care (with clinical)
- May be required: NU 704, NU 706, NU 713, and other MSN core courses
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The certificate marketing page lists older course numbers (NU 702, NU 708, NU 740, NU 840) under “May Be Required.” The catalog lists NU 713, NU 712, NU 741, and NU 839.
- Students who completed a capstone in another Husson MSN/NP track are exempt from NU 839.
Certificate Clinical Requirements
- 540 clinical hours across the same three clinical courses as the MSN
- Virtual clinical orientation; no campus visits
The certificate carries the full MSN clinical load, so the 540-hour comparison above applies here too. Prior APRN clinical hours do not appear to reduce it.
Certificate Admissions
Husson markets the certificate to practicing nurse practitioners adding a second population, but publishes no separate admission criteria.
- Master’s degree in nursing
- Credit total (18–48) set by review of your prior MSN
You Should Know
- The catalog’s course waivers imply nurses with a non-APRN MSN may also enroll, but this is not stated directly. Confirm eligibility with admissions.
- State boards set their own rules for adding a second APRN population focus. Check your board before enrolling.
Tuition
Husson charges $732 per credit (published, 2026–27) for both the MSN and the Post-Master’s Certificate. The rate is the same for all students regardless of residency.
| Track | Credits | Tuition | Program Fee | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSN | 48 | $35,136 | $1,614–$2,152 | $36,750–$37,288 |
| Certificate (minimum) | 18 | $13,176 | Not clearly stated | $13,176 |
| Certificate (maximum) | 48 | $35,136 | Not clearly stated | $35,136 |
Program fee range is derived: 6 semesters (catalog plan) to 8 semesters (30-month pace) at $269 each.
- Tuition: $732 per credit
- Nursing Program Fee (MSN): $269 per semester, $807 per academic year
- Payment due at the start of each term
Official rates are on Husson’s online tuition and financial aid page.
Be aware that:
- Husson lists the rate as “$2,202 per 3-credit course,” but $732 × 3 = $2,196. The $6 gap per course adds about $96 over 48 credits if the per-course figure governs.
- The Nursing Program Fee is labeled MSN. Whether certificate students pay it is not clearly stated.
- Stopping out or slowing to 30 months adds semesters, and each semester adds $269.
- All rates are listed as subject to change.
The real all-in cost of the MSN is about $36,750 to $37,300 before books and clinical compliance costs. A flat rate with no residency premium makes the price predictable for out-of-state students. The certificate’s cost depends almost entirely on how many core courses your prior MSN covers.
Why Choose This FNP Program?
Best suited for experienced RNs anywhere in a SARA state who want a fully online FNP with flexible entry points and can line up clinical sites in their own community.
Flexible entry and pacing. Six start dates a year and a stop-out option let you start when ready and pause for a term without withdrawing. Year one has no clinicals, so you can keep working full time through the didactic core.
Predictable flat pricing. One $732 rate for every student, plus a modest semester fee, keeps the MSN near $37,000 all-in. There is no out-of-state surcharge and no campus travel to budget.
The trade-off. 540 clinical hours meets certification requirements but falls below the common 600 to 700 range, with pediatric and women’s health packed into one clinical course. Husson does not publish its placement model, and its 95% certification pass-rate claim carries no cohort year or size. Nurses who want maximum clinical volume or a guaranteed placement should compare carefully. Nurses who value schedule control and already have local preceptor contacts will find Husson a practical fit.
Accreditation
The master’s degree program in nursing and the post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Husson University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Both FNP tracks fall under that accreditation, and Husson names the certificate explicitly.
Institutionally, Husson is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Regional accreditation supports federal financial aid eligibility and credit transfer, including to later doctoral study. Husson is also an NC-SARA approved institution, the basis for its out-of-state online enrollment.
Graduates of the MSN and completers of the FNP certificate are eligible to sit for the national FNP certification exam (AANP or ANCC).
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