Overview
If you are interested in elevating your nursing degree (BSN) and becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), this program is for you! This program prepares nurses for an advanced practice role, with an emphasis on integrating preventative and self-care measures, as well as the diagnosis and management of commonly occurring acute and chronic health conditions. This program also includes participation in and use of research, development, and implementation of health policy, and education of individuals and groups.
MCN's FNP sequence is known for providing an outstanding experience for students. The program is a mix of online and on-campus education. We offer students highly skilled FNP faculty certified in their specialty and active in their practice area, excellent on-campus and online learning environments, student-centered approaches to learning, and reasonable tuition rates at a state university known for exceptional programs.
Program Features:
- Preparation for an advanced practice role
- You are eligible to sit for FNP certification and apply for licensure upon completion of the program
- Assistance in securing preceptors within the Bloomington-Normal region (as needed)
- Small class sizes with individualized attention
- Partially online format: face-to-face elements provide deepened learning and online elements facilitate flexibility and life balance
This application is now closed for the fall 2025 admission term, as the priority deadline has passed and target enrollment numbers have been met. Should additional space in the program become available, we welcome applications to the Fall 2025 FNP Waitlist. If you are interested in applying to the Fall 2025 FNP Waitlist, please contact Melissa Moody at mkmoody@ilstu.edu. The waitlist is for the fall 2025 term only. Applicants who are not admitted from the waitlist by July 15, 2025, should reapply for fall 2026 consideration; a new application and fee would be required.聽
