Overview

With accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, you can enjoy more career autonomy and have significant career potential. After graduating, you’ll also be prepared for national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).

Shortest Nurse Practitioner Programme in Georgia

This programme is online or conducted on KSU’s Kennesaw campus one weekend a month and is one of the shortest nurse practitioner course in Georgia, with only five semesters full time or eight semesters part time.

Emphasis on Practicum Experiences

The Family Nurse Practitioner courses from Kennesaw State University provide hands-on training and in-depth knowledge focusing on practicum experiences. Courses explore healthcare theory, pharmacology, research, assessment, clinical management, diversity, and other concepts necessary for success as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

What can you do with a Nurse Practitioner degree?

The Nurse Practitioner degree will prepare you for a wide array of career paths to choose from, including clinical and nonclinical opportunities.

Nursing Informatics Specialist

School Nurse

Physician's Office Nurse

Legal Consultancy Nurse

Diabetes Management Nurse

Cruise Ship Nurse

Research Nurse

Family Nurse Practitioner

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Advanced Role Development and Health Care Issues

Advanced Health Assessment, Health Maintenance and Health Promotion

Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing

Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology

Clinical Management of Selected Common Health Conditions in Adults

Clinical Management of Selected Common Health Conditions in Children

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

44 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Kennesaw, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.

Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH college and/or university you have attended.

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 from a regionally accredited college or university

Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 with a bachelor’s degree in nursing

Undergraduate research course

RN licensure in the state of Georgia

Statement of purpose outlining personal program goals

Two professional letters of recommendation

Resume or professional vitae documenting minimum one year full-time professional experience as a Registered Nurse within the last five years and have involved direct patient care

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

20142 USD / year

≈ 20142 USD / year
Out-of-State

20142 USD / year

≈ 20142 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5454 USD / year

≈ 5454 USD / year

Living costs

Kennesaw

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Shortest Nurse Practitioner Programme in Georgia

Emphasis on Practicum Experiences

What can you do with a Nurse Practitioner degree?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Kennesaw

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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