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Is the online MSN-FNP faculty experienced?  

Yes. You’ll learn alongside faculty who conduct cutting-edge research across a range of areas. Our faculty members are dedicated, caring and experienced professionals who are committed to excellence in nursing education, research and service.  

How many start dates does CSU’s online MSN-FNP program have per year?

Our online MSN-FNP program offers three start dates per year, one each in the Fall, Spring and Summer.

How long will it take for me to complete CSU’s online MSN-FNP program?  

This six-semester program requires 47 credits of online coursework, 780 clinical hours and one on-site immersion at our dynamic campus. It can be completed full-time in two years.  

Where do Family Nurse Practitioners practice?  

Family Nurse Practitioners practice in diverse environments including private practice, community health centers, health care systems and universities.  

How do I become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner? 

To become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you must first earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and pass the NCLEX-RN to become a licensed RN. The next step is to earn your MSN with a concentration in psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner course and clinical experience work. Upon degree completion, the graduate must take and successfully pass a national certification exam to become a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. 

How much does an MSN-PMHNP professional make?  

The total annual median income for full-time PMHNP professionals is $137,000.   

Source: https://www.aanp.org/news-feed/are-you-considering-a-career-as-psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner   

  

Is the online MSN-PMHNP faculty experienced?  

Yes. You’ll learn alongside faculty who conduct cutting-edge research across a range of areas. Our faculty members are dedicated, caring and experienced professionals who are committed to excellence in nursing education, research and service.  

How many start dates does CSU’s online MSN-PMHNP program have per year?

Our online MSN-PMHNP program offers three start dates per year, one each in the Fall, Spring and Summer.

How long will it take for me to complete CSU’s online MSN-PMHNP program?  

This six-semester program can be completed in two years. It requires 48 credits of online coursework and 780 clinical hours.   

Where do Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners practice?  

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners practice in hospitals, community health centers, primary care facilities, private practices, schools/universities and more.  

What does a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner do?  

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners deliver holistic mental health care and work with clients across the lifespan with mental health disorders or substance abuse problems.  

How much does a Family Nurse Practitioner make?  

The total annual median income for full-time Family Nurse Practitioners is $115,000.   

Source: https://www.aanp.org/news-feed/are-you-considering-a-career-as-a-family-nurse-practitioner  

  

How do I become a Family Nurse Practitioner? 

To become a Family Nurse Practitioner, you must first earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and pass the NCLEX-RN to become a licensed RN. The next step is to earn your MSN with a concentration in family nurse practitioner course and clinical experience work. Upon degree completion, the graduate must take and successfully pass a national certification exam to become a certified Family Nurse Practitioner. 

Can I apply to the MSN program if I live outside of Ohio?

Students from a number of states are welcome to apply to Cleveland State University’s online MSN program. Please see our State Authorization page for more detailed information.

Is Cleveland State’s MSN faculty experienced?

Yes. Our faculty members are dedicated, caring and experienced professionals who want you to succeed. Our faculty are full-time professors and/or Certified Nurse Educators. Classes are small you can quickly get the feedback you need.

Are Cleveland State’s MSN programs 100% online?

The didactic coursework is delivered 100% online asynchronously. You are also required to complete 500 practicum hours of experiential learning to practice what you learn in theory in the virtual classroom.

How many credit hours are required for Cleveland State’s online MSN program?

All four MSN tracks require online didactic coursework and practicum hours to graduate. The specifics of each program are as follows:

How many start dates does Cleveland State’s online MSN program have per year?

Cleveland State University intakes its online MSN students once a year in the Fall.

How long will it take for me to complete Cleveland State’s online MSN program?

The MSN Clinical Nurse Leader program can be completed part-time in 1 year and 7 months (5 semesters). The MSN in Forensic Nursing, Nursing Education and Specialized Populations can be completed part-time in 2 years (6 semesters).

What is an online Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program?  

An online ABSN program is a fast-track degree that allows students with a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in any discipline to transition into the nursing profession.  

Is the online ABSN faculty experienced?  

Yes. Our faculty members are dedicated, caring and experienced professionals who want you to succeed. They are tenure-track professors who are active in initiatives and research addressing issues such as maternal health, informatics, palliative and early stage of life care, chronic pain management and eliminating barriers to care for underserved communities.   

Will I receive student support as part of CSU’s online ABSN program?  

Yes. You’ll work directly with a dedicated nursing faculty advisor and an online student experience coach and will have access to University resources such as tutoring, writing support, counseling and more.  

How long will it take for me to complete CSU’s online ABSN program?  

This four-semester (16 month) program requires 69 credits of coursework and 764 clinical hours and 171 lab hours.   

What is the demand for nurses with a BSN degree?  

177,400 new registered nurse jobs are expected to be created between 2022 and 2032 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  

How much do registered nurses make?  

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median total annual wage for registered nurses is $81,220.  

What does a registered nurse do?  

A registered nurse (RN) is a licensed healthcare professional who provides care to patients across the lifespan in a variety of healthcare settings.  

How many start dates does CSU’s online ABSN program have per year?

Our online ABSN program offers two start dates per year, one in the Spring and one in the Fall.