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What Undergraduate Nursing Programs Does FPU Offer?

As a working nurse with your associate degree or nursing diploma, you can earn your Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing 100% online. Our faculty and staff will help you create a flexible, personalized schedule that works for you. You’ll gain professional knowledge, critical thinking, and leadership skills that prepare you for jobs with higher pay and more responsibility.

You can also receive credit for certifications, professional licenses, on-the-job training, and other college courses. You may be eligible for grants, loans, and scholarships in the form of financial aid. As a 51¸£ÀûÉç graduate, you will be prepared to assume new roles, exhibit leadership skills, and pursue a graduate-level nursing program.

 

 

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Public Notice of Upcoming Accreditation Review Visit by the ACEN

51¸£ÀûÉç School of Nursing wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Master of Science in Nursing programs by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) on 27, 28, and 29 of October 2026 at the Manchester Center.
 
You are invited to meet the site team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 3:15 - 4:00 pm at the 51¸£ÀûÉç Manchester Academic Center, 670 N. Commercial St., Suite 301, Room 312, Manchester, NH. If you are not able to attend in person, you may join the meeting virtually - via the Teams meeting link is here:
 
Written comments should be submitted no later than October 13, 2026 directly to:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road Northeast, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326

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What Graduate Nursing Program Does FPU Have?

Whether you are a nurse with a bachelor’s degree, an RN, or a non-nursing bachelor’s degree, there is path to your Master of Science in Nursing at Franklin 51¸£ÀûÉç. Our experienced faculty are strong mentors and educators, and encourage your participation in ground-breaking, interdisciplinary research that can expand your career options.

In our MSN program, choose a Master’s concentration in either Nursing Education or Nursing Leadership. Faculty members who are experienced professionals will guide you through a curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. You can choose one of the following program tracks:

 

 

Have a Bachelor’s in another field and now want to become a nurse? With Franklin 51¸£ÀûÉç’s Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) you can earn a Health Administration Certificate or a Teaching & Learning in Nursing Certificate, an MSN, and be prepared to pass the National Council State Boards of Nursing RN exam (NCLEX) in just 18 months.

 

Licensure Disclosure

Graduation from 51¸£ÀûÉç’s Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) does not guarantee eligibility for professional licensure to practice registered nursing. Graduation from the program does not guarantee RN licensure. Licensure is determined by state regulatory boards (including the New Hampshire Board of Nursing and other jurisdictions). Candidates must meet all state-specific requirements, which may include background checks, criminal history review, and successful completion of the NCLEX-RN through the National Councils of State Boards of Nursing .  The 51¸£ÀûÉç MEPN program advises applicants to review applicable state licensure requirements and professional standards before and throughout enrollment.

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In our Dual Degree, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) & Master of Business Administration (MBA), you can take your career to the next level with a Dual Degree. As a registered nurse looking to pursue a leadership role, you can develop your expertise in nursing and business.

A Graduate Certificate is also offered online in Nursing Education.

 

 

 

Who Should Study Nursing?

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree expands opportunities for nurses practicing in a variety of healthcare settings. You must hold a current license to practice as a registered nurse and have completed an associate’s degree, or a diploma nursing program.

As a working nurse, you need a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree to take your career to the next level. You can choose a concentration in Nursing Education or Nursing Leadership or pursue the dual MSN/MBA degree path.

The Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) is intended for the student who has already earned a baccalaureate or higher degree in a discipline other than nursing.

As a working nurse, you need a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree to take your career to the next level. Concentrate in either Nursing Education or Nursing Leadership, or pursue the dual MSN/Master of Business Administration degree path.

The Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) is intended for the student who has already earned a baccalaureate or higher degree in a discipline other than nursing.