Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Online

The Wegmans School of Nursing at Fisher is a top-10 nursing school in New York and among the top 100 nationwide.*

We empower New York’s service-oriented nurses to improve patient care in interdisciplinary health care settings through compassion, advanced clinical knowledge, and discipline.

*U.S. News & World Report, 2026 Best Graduate Schools

A Graduate Nursing Degree on Your Schedule

Offered fully online, our M.S. in Nursing program equips you for the next phase of your nursing career. Join a tight-knit learning community committed to serving others.

Choose Your Advanced Practice Specialty

Earn 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 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)

The Fisher Nurse Advantage

Our program prepares you through:

Instructional Excellence: We make teaching a priority, and students participate in small classes to receive personalized attention throughout their program.
Clinical Partnerships: Our reputation has resulted in connections with professional and practical health care settings across the state, where students may complete clinical rotations.
Outcomes: Graduates of our programs are highly sought after and recognized as compassionate, prepared nurses who are able to meet the needs of their communities.
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.

MSN Online 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.

Our program offers a values-based nursing education that combines HD-streaming live, online classes; advanced coursework; and hands-on experiences in the field.

Learn from dedicated faculty who are experienced online educators aligned with the University’s values of service and inclusion, and integrate these values into nursing practice.
Experience the state-of-the-art facilities at the Wegmans School of Nursing, including laboratories and a simulated hospital unit, at on-campus immersions.
Gain supervised, hands-on experience making a difference in your community during clinical rotations.

Students graduate prepared to sit for the national certification exam. Graduates are eligible for New York state and national certification as a nurse practitioner (NP).

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Join Us for a Virtual Information Session

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See Success at Fisher

Join us for a Zoom session to learn about Fisher's graduate nursing offerings, including the M.S. in nursing programs and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

Upcoming Sessions

Thursday, May 14 at 12 p.m. | Register for the 5/14 session
Wednesday, June 17 at 4 p.m. | Register for the 6/17 session
Monday, July 13 at 4 p.m. | Register for the 7/13 session
Tuesday, August 4 at 12 p.m. | Register for the 8/4 session

View Information Sessions for Fisher’s Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program.

Hands-On Nursing Experience and Campus Immersions

During the program, you will visit our campus in Rochester, New York, for pre-clinical immersions. Immersions are opportunities to practice critical nursing skills in a supervised environment, experience our state-of-the-art nursing facilities, and strengthen your connections with the Fisher community.

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Fisher Nursing Online Admissions

To qualify for admission, you must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a current unencumbered RN license, and at least one year of current experience in a clinical setting. Relevant work experience is required for our PMHNP and AGACNP programs.