Family Nurse Practitioner

How long is the FNP program?

The FNP program can be completed full-time in 5 terms, 17-18 months, or part-time in 7 terms, about 2 1/2 years.

How many credits are required for the FNP program?

The FNP Program requires 44 credits.

If I am enrolled in another graduate program can I get credit for any of the classes I have completed?

Yes, you may be able to transfer up to 25% of the total required credits needed to graduate from the nursing program to which you are applying.

How many clinical hours are required?

Over 650 clinical hours are required and integrated throughout the curriculum.

Will you find my clinical placements for me?

Georgetown University individually selects preceptors and clinical sites based upon each student’s needs and location. Georgetown faculty members will make a concerted effort to identify a highly skilled preceptor in a clinical facility that is convenient to your current location. If you have a facility or preceptor that you are interested in working with please let us know so the program faculty can determine if there is an appropriate fit for the program.

What are the course descriptions and will the classes be in sequential order?

Please refer to the course description section of the website.

Are there any campus visit requirements?

Yes. You are required to campus at least twice. Both visits will occur over a long weekend. This gives you enough time to complete the patient simulation requirements, meet your faculty, visit with classmates, and enjoy Washington, DC. Please refer here for a list of links that may be helpful in planning your visit.

Is it possible to work during the program?

It may be possible to work during the program; however, the ability to work and complete your coursework successfully is based on individual student’s ability to balance work schedules with clinical work and the academic course load.

• Clinical hours: range from 0-25 hours per week
• Seminar instruction/Discussion groups: 3-4 hours per week
• Studying and reviewing: based on individual study habits