Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Advance Your Career with RMU’s MSN / Nurse Practitioner Program
You’ve dedicated your life to caring for others. Now let Rocky Mountain University help you take that commitment one step further — to advanced practice, leadership, and deeper clinical impact.
Our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program prepares registered nurses to become Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in four distinct nurse practitioner specialties.
Choose from 4 Tracks
Choose the path that matches your passion — or expand your scope through dual certification.
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Primary care across the lifespan; outpatient clinics, wellness visits, chronic care
- Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) – Behavioral health, psychiatric diagnosis & therapy; community mental health, inpatient psych units
- Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) – Acute care in emergency settings; ED, trauma, critical care, urgent care
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP (AGACNP) – Managing complex adult/elder acute illnesses; hospital wards, ICU, high-acuity settings
Dual degree options are also offered, allowing you to earn certification as:
- Family Nurse Practitioner/Emergency Nurse Practitioner (FNP/ENP)
- Family Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FNP/PMHNP)
- Family Nurse Practitioner/Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
Why RMU’s MSN / NP Program Is Right for You
- Earn your degree in 2 years – Complete your APRN track in 5 to 6 semesters, with rigorous coursework plus immersive clinical experience.
- Flexible, practice-friendly delivery – Our program combines online instruction with limited campus residencies — so you can keep working while you learn.
- Accredited, validated, respected – The MSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The Emergency NP certificate program is academically validated by the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners.
- Strong clinical preparation & support – Complete hundreds of clinical hours with experienced local healthcare providers while preparing for certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
Take the Next Step
Submit the interest form and one of our advisors will reach out to guide you toward your path as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
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