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. Clinical placement availability varies by state. Review our Clinical Placement Availability by State for current placement status in your state of residence.