Overview: Troy University: School of Nursing
Programs Offered: FNP
Degree Types: MSN (BSN Required), Post-MSN Certificate New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted), DNP (BSN Required), MSN to DNP with New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)
Accreditation: ACEN
Instruction Methods: Program uses a combination of asynchronous and synchronous instruction. Students often have the option to attend live sessions that are also recorded. Students interact with instructors and classmates through online discussion forums and assignments.
Phone Number: (334) 834-2320
Social Media: Facebook and Twitter
Troy University Online FNP Programs
Master of Science in Nursing Degree (MSN) – Family Nurse Practitioner program
Program Overview
Program Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner
Degree Type: MSN (BSN Required)
Program Structure: Online instruction with limited on-campus visits with clinical hours requirements
Website: www.troy.edu
Program Requirements
Clinical Hours Requirements: 705 hours needed to graduate
Number of Credits Required: 47 credits needed to graduate
Number of Campus Visits Required: 3 (throughout entire program)
Program Options
Curriculum Options: Full-time and Part-time
Program Length: Full-time program can be completed in 20 months (Fall admission only); Part-time program can be completed in 28 to 32 months
Program Start Date: Fall, Spring and Summer admission
Number of Terms: Full-time: 5 Semesters; Part-time: 7 to 8 semesters
Requirements and Tuition
Application Requirements: BSN required; current RN license; minimum of 1 year of experience as an RN
GPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 in nursing major
Standardized Testing: GRE or MAT required
Tuition: ~$19,599 + fees (in-state); ~$39,198 + fees (out-of-state)
Cost Per Credit Hour: $417 per credit hour (in-state); $834 per credit hour (out-of-state)
Eligibility Restrictions: Program may not accept students from Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, North Dakota and Tennessee as the school is currently seeking approval to offer online programs in these states
Post Master’s Certificates – Family Nurse Practitioner program
Program Overview
Program Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner
Degree Type: Post-MSN Certificate New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)
Program Structure: Online instruction with limited on-campus visits with clinical hours requirements
Website: www.troy.edu
Program Requirements
Clinical Hours Requirements: 705 hours needed to graduate
Number of Credits Required: 33 credits needed to graduate
Number of Campus Visits Required: 3 (throughout entire program)
Program Options
Curriculum Options: Part-time only
Program Length: Program can be completed in 20 months to 2.5 years (only taking classes Fall and Spring semesters)
Program Start Date: Fall admission only
Number of Terms: 5 Semesters
Requirements and Tuition
Application Requirements: MSN required; current RN license; minimum of 1 year of experience as an RN
GPA: Minimum GPA 3.0
Standardized Testing: Not required
Tuition: ~$13,761 + fees (in-state); ~$27,522 + fees (out-of-state)
Cost Per Credit Hour: $417 per credit hour (in-state); $834 per credit hour (out-of-state)
Eligibility Restrictions: Program may not accept students from Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, North Dakota and Tennessee as the school is currently seeking approval to offer online programs in these states
Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN to DNP) – Family Nurse Practitioner program
Program Overview
Program Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner
Degree Type: DNP (BSN Required)
Program Structure: Online instruction with limited on-campus visits (orientation and skills labs) with clinical hours requirements
Website: www.troy.edu
Program Requirements
Clinical Hours Requirements: 1245 to 1485 hours needed to graduate (1000 hours minimum)
Number of Credits Required: 70 to 74 credits needed to graduate
Number of Campus Visits Required: 3 (throughout entire program)
Program Options
Curriculum Options: Full-time and Part-time
Program Length: Full-time program can be completed in approximately 3 years (Fall admission only); Part-time program can be completed in approximately 4 years (students have up to 8 years to finish the program)
Program Start Date: Fall, Spring and Summer admission
Number of Terms: Full-time: 8 semesters; Part-time: 12+ semesters
Requirements and Tuition
Application Requirements: BSN required; current RN license; minimum of 1 year of experience as an RN
GPA: Minimum GPA 3.0 in all nursing coursework
Standardized Testing: GRE required
Tuition: ~$29,190 to ~$30,858 + fees (in-state); ~$58,380 to ~$61,716 + fees (out-of-state)
Cost Per Credit Hour: $417 per credit hour (in-state); $834 per credit hour (out-of-state)
Eligibility Restrictions: Program may not accept students from Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, North Dakota and Tennessee as the school is currently seeking approval to offer online programs in these states
Doctor of Nursing Practice (MSN to DNP) – Family Nurse Practitioner program
Program Overview
Program Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner
Degree Type: MSN to DNP with New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)
Program Structure: Online instruction with limited on-campus visits (orientation and skills labs) with clinical hours requirements
Website: www.troy.edu
Program Requirements
Clinical Hours Requirements: 1245 to 1485 hours needed to graduate (1000 hours minimum)
Number of Credits Required: 65 to 69 credits needed to graduate
Number of Campus Visits Required: 3 (throughout entire program)
Program Options
Curriculum Options: Full-time and Part-time
Program Length: Full-time program can be completed in approximately 3 years (Fall admission only); Part-time program can be completed in approximately 4 years (students have up to 8 years to finish the program)
Program Start Date: Fall, Spring and Summer admission
Number of Terms: Full-time: 8 semesters; Part-time: 12+ semesters
Requirements and Tuition
Application Requirements: MSN required; current RN license; minimum of 1 year of experience as an RN
GPA: Minimum GPA 3.0
Standardized Testing: Not required
Tuition: ~$27,105 to ~$28,773 + fees (in-state); ~$54,210 to ~$57,546 + fees (out-of-state)
Cost Per Credit Hour: $417 per credit hour (in-state); $834 per credit hour (out-of-state)
Eligibility Restrictions: Program may not accept students from Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, North Dakota and Tennessee as the school is currently seeking approval to offer online programs in these states
