NR 659: Primary Health Care of Children and Families
Examines growth and development, health maintenance, health promotion and disease prevention for children from birth through adolescence.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing
Care for every member of the family.
If you hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and feel passionate about caring for the health care needs of families Regis University’s Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program is for you. Learn how to provide primary care nursing across the lifespan, looking holistically at the physical, emotional, social and spiritual sides of care.
Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner students choose between two distinct pathways:
Campus-Based Pathway: Classes are held face-to-face on our Northwest Denver campus, meeting once per week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT.
Remote Pathway*: Classes are held in a synchronized, virtual classroom format, allowing you to be part of the classroom from a distance. Meets once per week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT.
*Residents of Louisiana and New York are not eligible for the Remote Pathway. Residents in all other states are eligible.
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Program Snapshot
Program Format
16-week semesters, campus based or
Web-based classroom once per week, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. MST
Credits for Completion
48 credit hours
Tuition for the 25-26 Academic Year
$1,055 per credit hour
Sample Family Nurse Practitioner Classes
NR 667: Primary Care Procedures
Introduces theory, application, and skills addressing the assessment and management of patient procedures commonly encountered in primary care settings and prepares students for clinical practice.
NR 608: Health Care Policy and Issues in Practice
Focuses on health policy formation and evaluation, examining public policy and its relationship and application to advanced practice nursing, leadership roles in management and education and models of health care delivery.
Clinical Rotations
Clinical experiences begin during the fourth semester (second year). The clinical experience encompasses 630 hours divided among pediatrics, adult, women’s and family situations. The clinical hours are equally distributed across the last three semesters of the program.
Program Length
The Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner degree is designed to be completed in two years, or six semesters, of continuous study. Courses are held one day per week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science degree in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Regis University’s Loretto Heights School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Excellence in Nursing Education
As one of the top nursing schools in Colorado, the Loretto Heights School of Nursing has been training generations of nursing professionals since 1948. Our graduates are recognized for their knowledge, competence, compassion, ethics and leadership abilities, as well as their commitment to social justice and community service.
Preparation for national certification is incorporated into the curriculum, with Regis University FNP graduates having one of the highest pass rates in the U.S. The work throughout the family nurse practitioner program is ambitious and the learning is intensive, but the rewards will be evident throughout your career.
How to Apply
To apply directly to the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program, you will need:
- Completed online application through NursingCAS
- All official transcripts from all institutions ever attended sent directly to NursingCAS
- Three professional letters of recommendation (one from current employer)
- Resume and Essay
- Admissions interview may be required
Eligibility:
- Nursing bachelor's degree from a NLN or AACN-CCNE accredited program
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher, with a grade of "C" or better in all nursing courses
- Completion of a statistics course with a grade of C or better (must be taken prior to NR 602)
- Active RN license
- Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Two years of clinical practice as an RN (strongly preferred)
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year: $1,055 per credit hour
Total program credits: 48 credit hours
Tuition is one part of the overall cost of attendance, which includes all expenses students may have. For more information about tuition, fees and your estimated cost of attendance, visit our Cost of Attendance for Adult Undergraduates and Graduate Students page. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Additional fees may include a background check and drug screen costs, application fees and clinical fees, among others.
Regis offers a variety of scholarships, grants and other programs to help you pay for school. Visit Financial Aid for more information.
A Culture of Excellence
The Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner is offered by the historic Loretto Heights School of Nursing within the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions.