4 Schools • 0 Fully Online • 4 Mostly Online
Four Nebraska schools offer 10 online FNP tracks, all based in Omaha. Pathways include the MSN, BSN-DNP, an MSN-DNP route for licensed APRNs, and post-graduate certificates. Every program is Mostly Online, with campus visits ranging from one weekend to several trips. Estimated resident tuition runs from about $15,000 to $85,000, and full-time completion takes roughly one to four years depending on the credential.
Highlights include:
- Creighton University’s BSN-DNP carries 1,200 clinical hours, the most in Nebraska
- University of Nebraska Medical Center helps distance students arrange local clinical sites and preceptors
- Clarkson College limits campus travel to one Omaha weekend and runs one clinical course at a time
- Nebraska Methodist College admits BSN-DNP cohorts of 6 to 20 after a two-faculty interview
Compare Nebraska Family NP Programs
| School | Online Format | Campus Commitment | Cost Per Credit | Degrees | Best For |
| Clarkson College | Mostly Online | One campus weekend | $785–$1,028 | MSN, BSN-DNP, certificate | Minimal campus travel |
| Creighton University | Mostly Online | Required trips, number not stated | $1,128 | BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, certificate | High clinical volume |
| Nebraska Methodist College | Mostly Online | Three weekend visits | $850 | BSN-DNP | Small-cohort doctorate |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | Mostly Online | Not clearly stated | $781 | MSN, BSN-DNP, certificate | Nebraska residents |
CPC is derived and inclusive of mandatory per-credit fees at Nebraska resident rates, rounded to the nearest dollar. Clarkson, Creighton, and Nebraska Methodist charge all students the same rate; full rate breakdowns are on each school profile.
What’s the Best FNP Program for You?
Best Doctoral Value
University of Nebraska Medical Center’s BSN-DNP costs about $59,000 for residents with fees, the lowest doctoral price in Nebraska.
Best MSN Value
Clarkson College’s MSN runs about $40,000 with fees and includes 750 clinical hours, above the 600 at UNMC.
Most Clinical Experience
Creighton University’s BSN-DNP requires 1,200 clinical hours, more than any other Nebraska FNP track.
Best Small-Cohort Doctorate
Nebraska Methodist College caps cohorts at 20 and adds a writing coach and staff statistician for the scholarly project.
Best for APRNs Adding FNP
Creighton University pairs a general DNP with its FNP certificate, so practicing APRNs earn both in one 45–47 credit enrollment.
Nebraska DNP FNP Programs
All four Nebraska schools offer a BSN-DNP with the FNP focus, and Creighton adds a combined MSN-DNP and certificate route for licensed APRNs. Clinical volume varies widely, from 600 FNP hours at UNMC to 1,200 at Creighton. At UNMC, the doctorate adds coursework and a project but no FNP clinical hours over the MSN. Clarkson’s DNP adds 225 clinical hours to the same five courses its MSN uses.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
| Clarkson College (BSN-DNP) | $76K | 3.3–3.7 years | 975+ hrs |
| Creighton University (BSN-DNP) | $85K | Not clearly stated | 1,200 hrs |
| Creighton University (MSN-DNP + Certificate) | $53K | Not clearly stated | 525+ hrs |
| Nebraska Methodist College (BSN-DNP) | $68K | 3–5 years | 1,080 hrs |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center (BSN-DNP) | $59K | 3–4 years | 600+ hrs |
Clarkson and UNMC totals count FNP clinical hours only; neither school publishes DNP project hours.
- Lowest doctoral cost: University of Nebraska Medical Center — $59K resident, estimated from 2026–27 rates and fees
- Most clinical hours: Creighton University — 1,200 hrs in the BSN-DNP
- APRN route: Creighton University — DNP plus FNP certificate for about $53K resident
- New-graduate entry: Nebraska Methodist College — RN experience encouraged but not required
Find more doctoral options in our BSN-DNP FNP programs and MSN-to-DNP FNP programs guides.
Nebraska MSN FNP Programs
Only Clarkson College and UNMC offer an FNP master’s in Nebraska. Both require a BSN and an RN license, but they differ on cost, clinical volume, and admission timing. Clarkson admits on a rolling basis every semester. UNMC admits once a year for an August start, with an April 1 final deadline and preference for Nebraska residents. Creighton and Nebraska Methodist skip the MSN entirely.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
| Clarkson College | $40K | 2.3–3 years | 750 hrs |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | $43K | 3–4 years | 600 hrs |
- Lowest MSN cost: Clarkson College — $40K, estimated from 2026–27 catalog rates
- Placement support: University of Nebraska Medical Center — guidance arranging local sites and preceptors
- Clinical pacing: Clarkson College — one clinical course per term, capped at 180 hours
Find more master’s options in our MSN FNP programs guide.
Nebraska Post-Graduate Certificate FNP Programs
Three schools offer a post-graduate FNP certificate for nurses who already hold a graduate nursing degree. UNMC builds each plan through gap analysis, crediting prior coursework. Creighton runs a fixed 18-credit sequence with one May start each year. Clarkson requires its full 30-credit FNP block plus a role course, with no gap analysis described. APRNs adding a second population focus should confirm their state board’s rules first.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
| Clarkson College | $27K | 1.3–2.3 years | Not clearly stated |
| Creighton University | $20K | 1 year | 525 hrs |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | $15K–$22K | 1–2 years | Varies |
- Lowest starting cost: University of Nebraska Medical Center — $15K resident tuition for a 20-credit plan
- Fastest fixed path: Creighton University — about 1 year across three sequential practicums
- Most structured: Clarkson College — same five clinical courses as its MSN
Find more post-graduate options in our FNP certificate programs guide.
National Online FNP Options
Nebraska’s programs leave a few gaps. None offers an RN-to-MSN entry point, only two offer an MSN, and UNMC is the only school that describes help finding preceptors. UNMC also admits once a year, and every in-state option requires at least one trip to Omaha. Walden University offers CCNE-accredited FNP tracks from RN-to-MSN through post-master’s certificate. Purdue Global is another national program worth comparing against in-state cost and travel.
FAQ
How many online FNP programs are in Nebraska?
Four schools offer 10 FNP tracks: Clarkson College, Creighton University, Nebraska Methodist College, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Three offer multiple credentials; Nebraska Methodist offers only the BSN-DNP.
Are any Nebraska FNP programs fully online?
No. All four are Mostly Online. Clarkson requires one campus weekend and Nebraska Methodist three weekend visits. Creighton requires Omaha trips without publishing a count, and UNMC’s FNP campus requirements are not clearly stated.
Which Nebraska FNP program has the lowest tuition?
UNMC has the lowest resident DNP at about $59,000 and the lowest starting certificate cost at about $15,000. Clarkson has the lowest MSN at about $40,000.
Which Nebraska schools offer an FNP DNP?
All four offer a BSN-DNP. Creighton also offers an MSN-DNP paired with its FNP certificate for licensed APRNs.
Can I complete clinicals near home?
Yes. All four schools place clinicals in or near the student’s community. Clarkson, Creighton, and Nebraska Methodist students find their own preceptors, while UNMC guides distance students in arranging sites where available.
Do I need RN experience before applying?
Clarkson lists no experience minimum, and Nebraska Methodist encourages but does not require it. UNMC requires one year of RN experience before clinical courses, and Creighton requires 2,000 direct care hours before the first practicum.
Do out-of-state students pay more?
Only at UNMC, which charges $1,348 per credit for non-residents versus $746 for residents and gives Nebraska applicants admission preference. Clarkson, Creighton, and Nebraska Methodist charge one rate, though Creighton cannot enroll residents of several states.