Overview

Mercer University, a private research university in Macon, Georgia, offers the Family Nurse Practitioner graduate program for nurses seeking to advance their careers and specialize in primary care. The program provides students with the opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills, expand their knowledge of healthcare systems and policies, and learn how to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care across the lifespan. The curriculum is designed to be flexible, with online and on-campus options available, and provides students with opportunities for hands-on clinical experience.

Program Details

This program of study includes a minimum of 660 practicum hours; for practicum courses, the ratio of credit hours to clinical practice is 1:4. A student completing this track will be prepared to meet requirements to sit for the certification examination under the American Nurses Credentialing Center specific specialties and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Health Assessment
Advanced Pathophysiology
Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses
Primary Care of Adults and Geriatrics
Primary Care of Women and Children

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months
Part-time
- 28 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Macon, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution
Current, unrestricted RN license
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Completion of undergraduate courses in statistics and health assessment
Resume/CV
Personal statement
Two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20860 USD / year

≈ 20860 USD / year
Out-of-State

20860 USD / year

≈ 20860 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

20860 USD / year

≈ 20860 USD / year

Living costs

Macon

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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