St. John Fisher College ABOUT FISHER NEWS & EVENTS LIBRARY A-Z LIST COVID-19 RESOURCES M.S. in Nursing Programs Program options: 5 Clinical hours req’d: 500-600 Fisher family: 1 In this section HOME » GRADUATE PROGRAMS » M.S. IN NURSING PROGRAMS M.S. in Nursing You can earn both a master’s degree and post-graduate certification through Fisher’s graduate-level nursing program. Designed for those who have a bachelor's degree in nursing and a current NYS RN license, the graduate-level program features five options: Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner (PCFNP) Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS) Upon graduation from a master's degree program – either clinical or non-nursing – you may elect to pursue a post-master's certificate in one of the above disciplines as well. All program options start each fall and spring, except psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, which starts in the fall semester only. The program is structured to meet the demands of your busy schedule, with classes offered on weekday evenings. Program Overview The curriculum for the nursing master’s program is a mix of academic and clinical coursework. For the master’s degree, you will be required to complete a minimum number of credit hours of coursework, based on your program of study. The credit-hour breakdown for each program of study is as follows: PCFNP, AGPCNP, AGACNP: 47 course credits, 600 hours of clinical practice PMHNP: 54 course credits, 600 hours of clinical practice AGCNS: 44 course credits, 500 hours of clinical practice. Your clinical placements will be conducted in a setting separate from your position of employment. The post-master's certification programs require additional coursework in your selected option area. Additional coursework is determined based on a review of your completed master's coursework. Fisher also offers an online M.S. in nursing program (Fisher Nursing Online) and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. SCHOOL OF NURSING M.S. Nursing Contact Colleen Donegan, Program Chair Email: cdonegan@sjfc.edu Phone: (585) 899-3788 Program Brochure [pdf] Related Program Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Online M.S. in Nursing Programs in the Wegmans School of Nursing are among the top 200 graduate nursing programs in the country. Learn more about Fisher's U.S. News ranking. “ As a nurse, you have the unique opportunity to make a difference every day in the lives of people and the community in which you live. ” Tricia K. Gatlin Dean, Wegmans School of Nursing Nursing News New Curriculum Prepares Nurses to Care for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities November 18, 2021 Wegmans School of Nursing Again Recognized by Education Consortium November 10, 2021 Peer Support Group Offers Opportunities to Address Mental Health Issues October 29, 2021 One Alumna, Two Students Awarded Italian Women’s Civic Club Scholarship EXPLORE THE NEWS Events DEC 7 Virtual Transfer Information Session (12/07) 12 p.m. FULL CALENDAR APPLY TO FISHER VISIT THE CAMPUS REQUEST INFORMATION SUPPORT FISHER MAP AND DIRECTIONS A-Z LIST PEOPLE DIRECTORY EMPLOYMENT MYSJFC Copyright © St. John Fisher College | 3690 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 | (585) 385-8000 | Privacy | Accessibility