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Graduate Nursing
Family / Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner

Prepare to function as a primary healthcare provider for families and individuals across the lifespan through a flexible online program rooted in clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, and compassionate care.
 

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Program Snapshot
Prepare for advanced clinical practice across the lifespan

Misericordia’s Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares you to provide primary healthcare to individuals and families across all stages of life through a blend of clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, and real-world experience.

 

Designed for working nurses, the program combines flexible graduate study with strong clinical preparation, faculty mentorship, and a curriculum built to support advanced practice readiness.

At a Glance
Format
Flexible graduate study
Focus
Primary care across the lifespan
Preparation
Advanced assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
Support
Faculty guidance and clinical placement services
Built for confidence and career growth
A pathway designed to help nurses strengthen clinical judgment, prepare for certification, and move forward in advanced practice.
Why We Stand Out
Designed for confident, practice-ready clinicians

Misericordia’s FNP program blends clinical excellence, flexibility, and personal support to help students succeed.

 
Clinical placement services

Support that helps connect students with meaningful clinical experiences.

Progressive online learning

A modern online environment designed for working professionals.

Small classes

Personalized instruction and direct faculty engagement.

Advanced simulation

Clinical workshops and simulation that strengthen readiness.

Built for long-term advancement

A pathway that supports certification preparation, career growth, and future doctoral study.

Program Pathways
Choose the path that fits your Family Nurse Practitioner journey

Whether you are beginning graduate study, preparing for doctoral-level practice, or adding a new certification, Misericordia offers Family Nurse Practitioner pathways to help you move forward.

Graduate Path
MSN (Family Nurse Practitioner)

Designed for BSN-prepared nurses ready to prepare for advanced practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

  • Focused Family Nurse Practitioner preparation
  • Clinical and didactic coursework integrated throughout
  • Built for certification readiness
     
Doctoral Path
BSN–DNP (Family Nurse Practitioner)

For BSN-prepared nurses who want to pursue Family Nurse Practitioner preparation while advancing to the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.

  • Direct pathway from BSN to doctoral-level preparation
  • Family Nurse Practitioner focus with leadership development
  • Supports long-term advancement in advanced practice
Certificate Option
Post-Master's Certificate (Family Nurse Practitioner)

Designed for nurses who already hold a graduate degree and want to add Family Nurse Practitioner preparation to their credentials.

  • Family Nurse Practitioner-focused certificate pathway
  • Efficient option for advanced practice expansion
  • Supports eligibility for FNP certification preparation
Program Leadership
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Dan Satterfield, DNP, CRNP, FNP-c

Director, Family Nurse Practitioner & Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs

As Director of the Family Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs — and an alum of Misericordia — I’m especially proud that we focus on more than helping students pass boards; we help them grow into confident, capable clinicians. Our students learn to think critically, care compassionately, and improve the systems they work in. At Misericordia, we prepare providers who are ready for practice on day one and ready to lead throughout their careers.
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Family Nurse Practitioner students in clinical learning environment
Clinical Education in Action
Where confidence and compassion come together

Misericordia’s FNP pathway prepares students to step into advanced practice with strong clinical judgment, patient-centered communication, and the confidence to care for individuals and families across the lifespan.

  • Flexible online learning built for working nurses
  • Faculty guidance grounded in real-world practice
  • Preparation for primary care across diverse populations
  • Clinical learning that supports confidence, compassion, and leadership
 
Why Misericordia, Why Now?
Advance your practice in a role that continues to grow in demand

Family Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in expanding access to care, supporting prevention, and managing health needs across the lifespan. Misericordia’s program is designed to help you build the confidence, preparation, and flexibility needed to step into that role.

 

With strong faculty support, clinical preparation, and a curriculum built around advanced practice, this is a pathway that can help you grow professionally while preparing to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and families.

Career Momentum

Prepare for an advanced practice role that continues to be in high demand across healthcare settings.

Primary Care Impact

Help meet growing patient needs through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care.

Flexible Advancement

Move forward in your career while balancing graduate study with professional responsibilities.

Prepared to Lead

Strengthen your voice as a clinician, advocate, educator, and provider of compassionate care.

Next Steps
Ready to take the next step?

Request information or apply now to begin your Family / Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner journey.

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