Regis University offers 3 Family Nurse Practitioner tracks:
- MS-FNP (48 credits) — master’s, for BSN-prepared RNs
- Post-BSN to DNP, FNP (74–79 credits) — earn the MS and DNP together
- Post-Graduate FNP Certificate (21–36 credits) — for MSN-prepared nurses
All run through the Jesuit Loretto Heights School of Nursing, with two delivery formats: campus-based at the Northwest Denver campus, or a synchronous remote pathway — both meeting one day per week, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. MT.
Graduates are eligible for FNP certification through the AANP or ANCC.
Program Tracks Overview
| Program Name | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS FNP | $51K | 2 years |
| BS-DNP FNP | $80K–$86K | 4–5 years |
| Post-Graduate Certificate FNP | $22K–$38K | Varies |
Regis is a top-ranked Jesuit nursing school offering FNP at the master’s, doctoral, and post-graduate certificate levels — with a distinctive one-day-a-week format available either on its Denver campus or live online.
MS FNP
The estimated cost for the MS FNP at Regis University is about $50,640 in tuition (48 credits at $1,055 each, 2026–27 rate), and the program can be completed in about two years.
MS Curriculum
The MS-FNP is 48 credit hours — a core (ethics, theory, research, the “three Ps,” health policy) plus the FNP specialization (family health assessment, women’s health, pediatrics, a three-part primary-care-across-the-lifespan sequence, and primary care procedures).
Classes meet one day a week, on campus or via synchronous video.
- HCE 604 — Ethics for Nurse Leaders (3)
- NR 600 — Theoretical Frameworks (3)
- NR 602 — Advanced Applications of Research for Evidence-Based Practice (3)
- NR 605 — Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan (3)
- NR 607 — Pharmacology for Advanced Practice (3)
- NR 708 — Health Policy Analysis and Development (3)
- NR 630F — Advanced Health Assessment of the Family (4)
- NR 637 — Women’s Health and Childbearing for the FNP (3)
- NR 659 — Primary Health Care of Children and Their Families (3)
- NR 660 — Primary Health Care Across the Lifespan I (5; 210 clinical hours)
- NR 661 — Primary Health Care Across the Lifespan II (6; 210 clinical hours)
- NR 662 — Primary Health Care Across the Lifespan III (5; 210 clinical hours)
- NR 667 — Primary Care Procedures A (1)
- NR 651 — Professional Integration (3)
- NR 699 — Comprehensive Evaluation (0)
More curriculum details are available here.
MS Clinicals
The MS-FNP requires 630 clinical hours, beginning in the fourth semester and split evenly across the final three semesters.
- Total hours: 630 (three primary-care courses at 210 hours each)
- Timing: clinicals begin in semester four (second year)
- Distribution: pediatrics, adult, women’s, and family situations
- Placement: arranged by the student with faculty and Clinical Support Unit help; urban and rural settings
- Scheduling: clinical hours generally completed on weekdays
MS Admissions
Admission requires a BSN and an RN license.
- BSN from an NLN- or AACN/CCNE-accredited program
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75, with a C or better in all nursing courses
- Statistics course (C or better; may be taken after admission, before NR 602)
- Active RN license and current AHA BLS certification
- Three professional letters (one from a current employer), résumé, and essay
- Two years of RN clinical practice strongly preferred
Applications run through NursingCAS. The FNP program starts each May; applications open September 1 with a February 1 deadline (rolling admissions). The remote pathway excludes Louisiana and New York residents.
BS-DNP FNP
The estimated cost for the Post-BSN to DNP (FNP) at Regis University runs roughly $80,000–$86,000 in tuition (74–79 credits at a blended master’s/doctoral rate; see the Tuition section), and the program takes about four to five years.
One program earns both the MS and the DNP.
DNP Curriculum
The post-BSN to DNP layers the full FNP master’s specialization with doctoral coursework. Students complete the MS-FNP first (theory, the three Ps, FNP clinical sequence), then progress seamlessly into online DNP courses covering statistics, epidemiology, policy analysis, outcomes research, informatics, and a capstone project and defense.
- Full MS-FNP course sequence (see MS section)
- DNP core: theoretical applications, statistics, epidemiology, policy analysis, outcomes research, informatics
- Service learning threaded throughout
- Capstone: population-focused applied research project and defense
- Doctoral courses are 100% online with no on-campus requirements
More curriculum details are available here.
DNP Clinicals
Clinical hours for the combined program total 1,000 post-baccalaureate hours.
- Total hours: 1,000 post-baccalaureate clinical hours (630 in the MS portion)
- DNP portion: online courses with clinical practica and service-learning experiences
- Focus: diverse, underserved, and vulnerable populations in urban and rural settings
- Pace: DNP portion can be completed in a two- or three-year option
- Option: students may pause after the MS to pursue board certification before doctoral study
DNP Admissions
Admission mirrors the MS-FNP entry requirements.
- BSN from an NLN- or AACN/CCNE-accredited program
- Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75, with a C or better in all nursing courses
- Active, unencumbered RN license
- Résumé, two-page personal statement, and three professional recommendations (one from a current employer)
- Drug screen, background check, and health/immunization clearance
Apply through NursingCAS, selecting the FNP specialization. Two years of professional experience is recommended.
Post-Graduate Certificate FNP
The estimated cost for the Post-Graduate FNP Certificate at Regis University runs roughly $22,000–$38,000 in tuition (21–36 credits at $1,055 each), with the final credit count set by transcript review. Duration varies with the individualized plan.
Certificate Curriculum
The certificate is for MSN-prepared nurses who want to add FNP without a second master’s. The full FNP specialization spans the “three Ps,” family health assessment, women’s health, pediatrics, and the three-part primary-care sequence; an individual gap analysis determines which courses each student needs.
- NR 605 — Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan (3)
- NR 607 — Pharmacology for Advanced Practice (3)
- NR 630F — Advanced Health Assessment of the Family (4)
- NR 637 — Women’s Health and Childbearing for the FNP (3)
- NR 659 — Primary Health Care of Children and Their Families (3)
- NR 660 — Primary Health Care Across the Lifespan I (5)
- NR 661 — Primary Health Care Across the Lifespan II (6)
- NR 662 — Primary Health Care Across the Lifespan III (5)
- NR 667 — Primary Care Procedures A (1)
- NR 651 — Professional Integration (3)
- NR 699 — Comprehensive Evaluation (0)
More curriculum details are available here.
Certificate Clinicals
The certificate carries the same FNP primary-care clinical sequence as the MS, with placements in urban and rural settings.
- Clinical sequence: the three primary-care-across-the-lifespan courses
- Placement: arranged by the student with faculty support; urban and rural communities
- Format: one day a week, campus-based or synchronous remote
- Scope: required courses set by transcript review (some core courses may be waived)
Certificate Admissions
The certificate is for nurses holding an MSN.
- MSN from an NLN- or AACN-CCNE-accredited program (3.0 GPA)
- Minimum two years of nursing work experience
- Current, unencumbered RN license
- Résumé, one-page personal statement, and three recommendations
- Current AHA BLS certification
The program starts each May; applications open September 1 with a February 1 deadline. Note that certificate enrollment is limited and may not be offered every year. The remote pathway excludes Louisiana and New York residents.
Tuition
Regis charges $1,055 per credit for master’s-level nursing courses and $1,108 per credit for doctoral courses (2026–27). That puts the 48-credit MS-FNP at about $50,640.
The post-BSN to DNP (74–79 credits) blends both rates, landing roughly $80,000–$86,000 total.
The post-graduate certificate (21–36 credits) runs about $22,000–$38,000 depending on transcript review. Additional fees apply — a one-time $300 lab fee, $300 clinical placement fee, $90 Typhon tracking, $70 NursingCAS, and background-check/drug-screen costs.
See the official cost page for details: Cost of Attendance.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate, master’s, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Regis University’s Loretto Heights School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The university is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. FNP graduates are eligible to sit for national FNP certification through the AANP or the ANCC.
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