Family Nurse Practitioner
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Program Overview
Our leading Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program prepares you to deliver primary care to patients of all ages. Through hands-on clinical training, mentorship from renowned faculty, and access to state-of-the-art resources, you’ll be ready to lead in a range of outpatient settings.
Program Contacts
For admissions-related questions, please contact nursingquestions@emory.edu.
Autherine Abiri, DNP, FNP-C, ENP-C
Assistant Professor
autherine.abiri@emoryhealthcare.org
Olivia Wilson
olivia.d.wilson@emory.edu
Curriculum
Study on Your Schedule
Take the next step in your career with a course of study designed for you. We offer both full- and part-time Family Nurse Practitioner plans of study and full- and part-time DNP plans of study. Graduates take either the certification exam of the American Nurse Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Veterans Affairs Nursing Academic Partnership for Graduate Education (VANAP-GE)
Students admitted to this program are also eligible to apply for the Veteran's Affairs Nursing Academic Partnership for Graduate Education Scholars Program (VANAP-GE) that prepare nurse practitioners to provide specialized holistic and integrated care for the veteran population.
Clinical Practice
Simulation & Clinical Opportunities
You’ll graduate with more than 780 hours of directly-supervised clinical practice with an emphasis on managing chronic disease. Our network of leading health care partners provide a rich variety of diverse clinical experiences. Next-generation simulation resources at the Emory Nursing Learning Center (ENLC) set the standard for nursing education.
Provide Primary Care in a Range of Settings
Emory’s top clinical site partners — public health departments, hospitals, community-based health centers, Veteran’s Administration services, private practices, and more — prepare you to lead in any environment.
Complete Rotations in Specialty Areas
You’ll have the opportunity to do clinical work in a range of specialty areas, such as endocrinology, cardiology, neurology, dermatology, orthopedics, and palliative care.
Practice in State-of-the-Art Facilities
Develop your skills at the Emory Nursing Learning Center, which features fully equipped exam rooms as well as clinic-styled sim labs with high-fidelity manikins and next generation technology.
Careers
Family Nurse Practitioner graduates can work in either primary care or other specialty areas. Recent graduates have found positions in:
- Family Practice and Internal Medicine Clinics
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- Neurology
- Orthopedics
- Women’s Health
- Pediatrics
Admissions
Requirements
To be considered for MSN admission, you will need to meet the following requirements:
Click here for DNP admission requirements.
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, NLNAC)
- An unencumbered RN license in the state of Georgia or a multistate RN license
- Application for admission
- $50 application fee
- Official transcripts from each school attended
- Resume
- Personal statement
- 2 to 3 references (preference for at least one to be a nursing supervisor)
- Students with international nursing degrees must provide an evaluation from Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools for previous nursing coursework.
- Students with international transcripts for non-nursing degrees must provide an evaluation from World Education Services for previous non-nursing coursework.
- TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required if English is a second language. View Emory University's accepted tests policy.
Choose Emory University - School of Nursing in the electronic transcript systems or have your school email your official transcripts to nursingquestions@emory.edu.
If your school does not participate in the electronic transcript system or cannot email your transcripts, please have them mail a hard copy to:
Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
Emory University
1520 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30322
All courses and degrees in the application checklist must be verified by the Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs before they are marked as received.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now.
Admission decisions are based upon candidate competitiveness as well as program availability. Applicants may be placed on a waitlist. Decisions for waitlisted applicants are announced as seats become available, up to the first day of orientation.
Questions? Call us at the our Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs at 404.727.7980 or email nursingquestions@emory.edu
Policies & Guidelines
Not every state will allow a student to enroll in a distance education program or to participate in a clinical placement within the state. Please check that your state is eligible, and contact the Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs if your state is not on this list.
Applicants to any of our distance-accessible courses / programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification should become familiar with the regulations governing distance accessible programs in their state. Licensure requirements vary from state to state and by professional organization. Prospective students residing in states other than Georgia should be aware of their state’s Board of Nursing and Department of Education rules and regulations.
Emory University undergoes accreditation at the university level and throughout our colleges and schools to ensure our educational programs meet the highest standards. The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is accredited by multiple organizations. View our Accreditations.
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