Approved FNP State Licensure
Samuel Merritt University’s online Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) program has been approved FNP state licensure for Registered Nurses in the following states:
Arizona – click here for more information from the Arizona State Board of Nursing
California – click here for more information from the California Board of Registered Nursing
Colorado – click here for more information from the Department of Regulatory Agencies Division (DORA)
Illinois – click here for more information from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Nevada– click here for more information from the Nevada State Board of Nursing
Ohio – click here for more information from the Ohio State Board of Nursing
Texas – click here for more information from the Texas Board of Nursing.
Virginia – click here for more information from the Virginia Board of Nursing
WHO CAN APPLY
These programs are for currently practicing nurses with an unencumbered RN license who hold a bachelor’s degree in any field. We encourage applicants who:
- Demonstrate an interest in working with underserved populations.
- Can provide two letters of reference.