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The SONHS Master's program tracks prepare nurses to assume advanced practice roles in their profession. Each track offers learners a wide range of advanced educational and clinical experiences.

The AGNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Miami leads to either a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with eligibility to take the AGNP Acute Care specialty certification examination; or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), the DNP is emerging as the standard for certification and licensure in advanced nursing practice. The Acute Care DNP track is designed to prepare nurses for leadership roles in caring for patients who are acutely and critically ill across the continuum of acute care services.

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program at the University of Miami leads to either a Master of Science in Nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and eligibility to take the FNP specialty certification examination. The FNP program offers an excellent educational foundation in advanced practice nursing and substantial clinical and leadership experience.

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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

5 semesters (part-time)

Certified AGNP Acute Care NP’s and FNP's provide a range of healthcare services to individuals and families in a variety of clinical settings. Registered nurses with bachelor’s degrees are eligible to apply.

U.S. News & World Report

MSN ranked #25 | DNP ranked #39

Nursing Practice Programs
(BSN, MSN, post-graduate APRN certificate program, DNP)
Full CCNE Accreditation through 2031 (max period)

96% MSN Overall Pass Rate

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

6 semesters (2 years) or 12 semesters (4 years)

The DNP is emerging as the standard for certification and licensure in advanced nursing practice.

The MSN Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner Programs at the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. The DNP Program at the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.