Family Nurse Practitioner

The Pitt MSN FNP program is designed for registered nurses ready to advance into full-scope family practice — combining rigorous online coursework with supervised clinical training and short on-campus immersions.

• 59 total credits completed across 6 semesters
• 780 supervised clinical hours
• 100% online coursework with short on-campus immersion experiences
• Curriculum spans differential diagnosis, advanced pharmacology, pediatric, adult, geriatric, and women's health
• Includes a clinical diagnostics intensive and comprehensive exam
• Nationally ranked School of Nursing by U.S. News & World Report

Graduates are prepared to provide comprehensive primary care to individuals and families across the lifespan.

• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic health conditions across age groups
• Apply evidence-based clinical guidelines in primary care and outpatient settings
• Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning in adult, geriatric, pediatric, and women's health contexts
• Integrate genetic and pharmacological knowledge into individualized care planning
• Practice at the full scope of the family nurse practitioner role

Family nurse practitioners are among the most in-demand advanced practice providers in the country. MSN FNP graduates from Pitt are prepared for roles including:

• Primary care NP in outpatient or community-based settings
• Family practice or internal medicine NP
• NP in federally qualified health centers or rural health clinics
• Telehealth primary care provider
• NP in school-based or occupational health settings

Job Outlook: 40% growth (much faster than the national average) by 2033 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Salary Info: NP median salary: ~$129,210 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)

You’ll gain hands-on clinical experience in your community—without needing to relocate. Pitt Nursing’s Clinical Management Office supports students in identifying and securing preceptors and clinical sites that align with each program’s learning goals.

• Local placement coordination
• Clinical partnership support
• Preceptor onboarding and resources
• Dedicated clinical placement advisor

We’re committed to making your transition from classroom to clinical seamless and successful.