The UMFK graduate program offers a flexible program leading to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. Graduate nursing students pursue their educational and career goals with faculty and clinicians vested in student success. In the MSN program tracks, students are able to pursue education full time or part time. All MSN courses are offered online.
Please note, international students enrolled in distance education (online) programs are not eligible for F-1 student status at UMFK.
Program Options
The Master of Science in Nursing program offers two Concentrations
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (A/GACNP)
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners manage complex patient situations in fast-paced settings. As an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, you will provide care to patients over age 18, including older adults, both in hospitals and clinics. As you care for acutely ill patients, you will use evidence-based practice to assess patients, provide complex monitoring, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop complex treatment plans. You will focus on managing ongoing problems and preventing complications to support the best patient care outcomes.
The PMHNP program prepares the graduate to provide care for individuals across the lifespan (infant to adult), families, and populations as risk for psychiatric or mental health disorders. Care provided by the PMHNP focuses on relationship-building and the promotion of optimal mental health and the prevention and treatment of psychiatric and mental health disorders. PMHNP provide care to include the assessment, diagnosis, and management of psychiatric and mental health disorders across the lifespan.
Graduation Requirements
1. Complete a minimum of 43 credits in the MSN program;
2. Maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher;
3. Complete all courses with a grade of B- or higher.
Time to Completion
In as little as 15 months (12 credits per semester; 6 credits every 7 weeks*).
*Some courses may be offered over a full term to facilitate student success.
