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Family Nurse Practitioner

Degree Type
  • Master of Science in Nursing
Location
  • Radford University in Roanoke, VA
Format
  • Hybrid

Overview

The Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares registered nurses with graduate-level academic knowledge and clinical skills to practice in the roles of clinicians, educators, and leaders. Family nurse practitioners diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions, partnering with patients to maintain health and wellness, with a focus on preventative care.

child on a patient table with his mouth open while nurse looks into his mouth

Why Study to become a Family Nurse Practitioner at Radford?

  • Flexible, Distance-Based Learning – Designed to fit your schedule while maintaining the highest academic and professional standards.

  • Career Pathways – Upon completion, graduates are eligible for certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

  • Personalized Clinical Support – Progress through the program with a close-knit cohort, guided by dedicated faculty and supported by a clinical resource coordinator who assists with placement and mentorship.

  • Interprofessional Collaboration – Learn alongside students and professionals from multiple healthcare disciplines to develop teamwork and communication skills essential for holistic patient care.

  • Research & Lifelong Learning – Advance your expertise through skills workshops, competency assessments, and precepted clinical experiences that integrate the latest medical and scientific evidence into practice.

Careers and Internships

The Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program prepares registered nurses for advanced practice roles focused on delivering comprehensive, evidence-based primary care to individuals and families across the lifespan. Graduates are equipped to address the complex health needs of diverse populations while promoting health equity and access to quality care.

Upon completion, graduates are eligible to sit for national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Career Opportunities Include:

  • Primary Care Provider in Family Practice or Internal Medicine
  • Clinician in Community or Rural Health Centers
  • Provider in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
  • Urgent Care or Retail Health Clinic Practitioner
  • Occupational or Employee Health Specialist
  • School-Based or College Health Provider
  • Telehealth or Mobile Health Clinician
  • Clinical Director or Practice Manager
  • Preventive Care and Wellness Program Coordinator
  • Public Health or Population Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Hospice, Palliative, or Home Health Provider
  • Academic Faculty or Clinical Instructor in Nursing Education
  • Research or Quality Improvement Coordinator
  • Policy Advocate or Consultant for Primary Care Access

Settings: Primary care clinics, community and rural health centers, urgent care facilities, schools, occupational health clinics, and private practices.

Opportunities for Family Nursing Practitioner students at Radford

Given the tremendous need for well-qualified nurses throughout the U.S., the federal government-along with many other employers-offer loan-forgiveness programs to help licensed nurses who practice in high-need areas repay their student loans:

  • The NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program is a unique program geared toward nurses who work in underserved communities at critical shortage facilities. Registered nurses who work at least 32 hours/week at a qualified facility can have 60% of their student loans paid in 2 years of employment.
  • The Perkins Loan, The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, and other programs offered by individual states provide tremendous loan-forgiveness opportunities to support practicing nurses.

Related Programs

  • Nearly 100% pass rate of F.N.P. National Certification Exam

Our program was created with flexibility in mind


The Family Nurse Practitioner program at Radford University Carilion is designed specifically for working nurses who need the flexibility to complete the program while maintaining their current employment. The graduates are eligible for national certification exams through 1 of 2 certifying bodies-the American Nurses Credentialing Center (AACN) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

students with mannequin patients in labor and delivery

Ready to Study at Radford?

We want to get to know you better and we are excited that you are ready to take your next step and learn more about us. We are here to help you and look forward to working with you during your college search process.