Master of Science in Nursing
Care for those who need it most.
If you hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and feel passionate about providing for the health care of families within the rural and underserved communities where you live, Regis University’s Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program offers a pathway focused on meeting their specific needs. This low-residency program is offered in a synchronized online format, allowing you to be part of the classroom from a distance.
To be eligible for this program, you must reside outside Colorado’s Front Range region or outside the state of Colorado.* Students living along the Front Range, from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs, are not eligible for this program unless they work at Denver Health, Clinica Family Health or Peak Vista Community Health. Regis University offers an FNP program at our Northwest Denver campus for Front Range residents.
*Please note: Residents of the following states are not eligible for this program: Oregon, Louisiana, New York or North Dakota. Residents in all other states are eligible.
Program Format
Web-based classroom
Once per week, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Credits for Completion
48 credit hours
Tuition for the 25-26 Academic Year
$1,055 per credit hour
Prepares students to assume professional roles and responsibilities in the management of normal and common primary care of female bodies, including the broad scope of prenatal care and women's health issues.
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.
Apply the essentials of financial management to nursing leadership roles in health care systems with an overview of health care economics, financial concepts and budgeting in health care organizations.
Clinical practicums will be completed in your home rural areas with support from local health care facilities and clinics. Clinical experiences begin during the fourth semester (second year) and encompass 630 hours divided among pediatrics, adult, women’s and family situations.
The Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner degree is designed to be completed in two years, or six semesters of continuous study. Students in the Remote FNP pathway attend the online classroom once per week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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).
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.
To apply directly to the Remote Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) for Rural and Underserved Communities program, you will need:
Eligibility:
The first step in the application process is to contact an admissions counselor, who can evaluate your prior learning credits, provide information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance and help you through the entire application process.
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, including basic living costs. 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
The Master of Science in Nursing Remote Family Nurse Practitioner: Rural and Underserved Communities is offered by the historic Loretto Heights School of Nursing within the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions.