Clinical rotations are required for an MSN – FNP degree, but there is no set number you must have. Each nursing school approaches this component differently, based on its own training model for FNPs and the way it chooses to divide required clinical hours between observation, simulations, hands-on clinical care, nursing practicums, or other forms of nursing experience.
NKU's online MSN – FNP program requires students to complete five clinical rotations in primary care, each lasting seven weeks. Students also complete a seven-week capstone practicum. A total of 600 clinical hours is required for the NKU online program.