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8-week terms allow for start dates throughout the year
Get hands-on practice during in-person immersive experiences that help prepare you for clinical rotations
This APRN track is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education1
Preparation to provide primary care to families and individuals of all ages
Skills to help prepare you to work in private practice, clinical environments, and special care units
Flexibility designed for working nurses with mobile-accessible learning and study tools
Hands-on, on-site clinical practice at a facility in your local area
Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) are key players in their communities’ health. According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), more than two-thirds (69.7%) of NPs focus on family care.1 They play an essential role in providing primary care services to patients of all ages, including providing preventative health services, patient education, disease management, and illness prevention.
At WCU, our online FNP tracks provide an evidence-based education using industry-current technology to prepare you for today’s healthcare environment. Take specialized courses in pharmacology, adult and geriatric care, women’s care, and pediatrics.
You can pursue the FNP track through our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), RN to MSN, and post-master’s certificate programs, with flexible online coursework, on-site immersive learning experiences, and real-life clinical practice.
Distance Education/Online
120 Credits
28 Months
7 Trimesters
Distance Education/Online
120 Credits
44 Months
11 Trimesters
Course Number | Course Name | Total Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Number | Name | Hours |
ELECT 199 | Awarded for College-Level Non-Nursing Coursework: Up to 48 credits of transfer coursework:
| 48.0 |
LDR 432 | Principles of Leadership for Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
MATH 207 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
PATH 370 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
NURS 340A | Public Health Nursing | 1.5 |
NURS 340B | Public Health Nursing | 1.5 |
NURS 495L-A | Community Practice Experience | 1.5 |
NURS 495L-B | Community Practice Experience | 1.5 |
NURS 500 | Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice | 3 |
NURS 510 | Policy, Organization, and Financing in Healthcare | 3 |
NURS 521 | Ethics in Healthcare | 3 |
NURS 530 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology – APRN | 3 |
NURS 535 | Principles of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
NURS 540 | Research Utilization | 3 |
NURS 681 | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | 3 |
NURS 676 | Advanced Pharmacology – APRN | 3 |
NURS 679 | Primary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Theory | 3 |
NURS 679L-A | Primary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Practicum I | 2 |
NURS 679L-B | Primary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Practicum II | 2 |
NURS 681 | Advanced Health/Physical Assessment and Lab – APRN | 4 |
NURS 682 | Care Coordination and Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse | 3 |
NURS 682L-A | Advanced Healthcare Residency I | 2 |
NURS 682L-B* | Advanced Healthcare Residency II | 2 |
NURS 684 | Primary Care Women’s Health: Theory | 2 |
NURS 684L | Primary Care Women’s Health: Practicum | 2 |
NURS 685 | Primary Pediatric Care: Theory | 2 |
NURS 685L | Primary Pediatric Care: Practicum | 2 |
NURS 691A | Culminating Experience I | 1.5 |
NURS 691B | Culminating Experience II | 1.5 |
Total Credit Hours: | 68.0 |
*NURS 682L-BR – Taken if student is unsuccessful in NURS 682L-B
Required At WCU | 68.0 |
Awarded for College-Level Non-Nursing Courses | 48.0 |
Awarded for Unobstructed RN Licensure | 42.0 |
Degree Total | 158.0 |
We know school is a substantial commitment. At WCU, we want to equip you with all the information you need to make the right decision for your future.
Our goal is to give you a clear understanding of RN to MSN Family Nurse Practitioner online tuition costs so you can be well-informed as you navigate the application and enrollment process. To assist you in your decision, we provide a breakdown below of the RN to MSN Family Nurse Practitioner track costs at West Coast University.
We offer several financial aid options — including scholarships, grants, and loan access — to help support you through your studies. We also offer reduced tuition rates for military personnel and their spouses. For more information about your financial support options, visit our financial aid page.
8 Month Academic Year | ||
with parents | off campus | |
Food & Housing | $2,384 | $7,936 |
Transportation | $1,648 | $1,648 |
Personal Expenses | $5,392 | $5,392 |
Total | $9,424 | $14,976 |
Degree Type | Master of Science | |
Total Program Credits | 1581 | |
Program Length (full time) | 7 trimesters | |
Non-Military Rate | Military Rate2 | |
RN to MSN Core (per credit x 33 credits) | $615 | $523 |
APRN Core (per credit cost x 35 credits) | $785 | $667 |
Total Tuition Cost | $47,770 | $40,604 |
STRF3 | $132.50 | $115 |
Technology Fee4 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation Fees5 | $1,620 | $1,620 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $52,890 | $45,724 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $53,022.50 | $45,839 |
Degree Type | Master of Science | |
Total Program Credits | 1581 | |
Program Length (full time) | 11 trimesters | |
Non-Military Rate | Military Rate2 | |
RN to MSN Core (per credit x 33 credits) | $615 | $523 |
APRN Core (per credit cost x 35 credits) | $785 | $667 |
Total Tuition Cost | $47,770 | $40,604 |
STRF3 | $137.50 | $120 |
Technology Fee4 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation Fees5 | $1,620 | $1,620 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $54,890 | $47,724 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $55,027.50 | $47,844 |
Degree Type | Master of Science | |
Total Program Credits | 1581 | |
Program Length(full time) | 7 trimesters | |
Non-Military Rate | Military Rate2 | |
RN to MSN Core(per credit x 33 credits) | $615 | $523 |
APRN Core(per credit cost x 35 credits) | $785 | $667 |
Total Tuition Cost | $47,770 | $40,604 |
STRF3 | $145 | $127.50 |
Technology Fee4 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation Fees5 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
Program Fee (Clinical)6 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $57,870 | $50,704 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $58,015 | $50,831.50 |
Degree Type | Master of Science | |
Total Program Credits | 1581 | |
Program Length(full time) | 11 trimesters | |
Non-Military Rate | Military Rate2 | |
RN to MSN Core(per credit x 33 credits) | $615 | $523 |
APRN Core(per credit cost x 35 credits) | $785 | $667 |
Total Tuition Cost | $47,770 | $40,604 |
STRF3 | $150 | $132.50 |
Technology Fee4 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation Fees5 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
Program Fee (Clinical)6 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $59,870 | $52,704 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $60,020 | $52,836.50 |
Degree Type | Master of Science |
Total Program Credits | 1581 |
Program Length(full time) | 7 trimesters |
RN to MSN Core(per credit x 33 credits) | $615 |
APRN Core(per credit cost x 35 credits) | $785 |
Total Tuition Cost | $47,770 |
STRF3 | $145 |
Technology Fee4 | $3,500 |
Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation Fees5 | $2,300 |
Program Fee (Clinical)6 | $4,300 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $57,870 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $58,015 |
Degree Type | Master of Science |
Total Program Credits | 1581 |
Program Length(full time) | 11 trimesters |
RN to MSN Core(per credit x 33 credits) | $615 |
APRN Core(per credit cost x 35 credits) | $785 |
Total Tuition Cost | $47,770 |
STRF3 | $150 |
Technology Fee4 | $5,500 |
Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation Fees5 | $2,300 |
Program Fee (Clinical)6 | $4,300 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $59,870 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $60,020 |
* Upon enrollment, students select Accelerated or Working Professional, which will determine the pace at which students complete their degree. In most cases, students that select Accelerated will attempt two courses per term, and students that select Working Professional will attempt one course a term.
1 Includes 42 credits for unobstructed RN License, assumes 48 transfer credits for non-nursing courses, and the remaining 68 credits are required to be taken at WCU.
2 Rate provided to Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employees, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees. The military rate will no longer be offered after Fall II 2024.
3 As of April 1, 2022, the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) assessment rate will be two hundred and fifty cents ($2.50) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges.
The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.
You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.
It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834, (916) 431-6959 or (888) 370-7589.
To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:
To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.
A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of noncollection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law.
However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.
4 Technology Fee includes student technical support, Office 365, blended and online course delivery/learning management system, mobile app, student portal technology and access, and required electronic course materials/software.
5 Supplies and licensure prep fees include a WCU identification card, background check, standardized patients, supplies, equipment for onsite intensives, and APRN predictor exams for APRN students. Supplies become student purchases once issued to students. Students who drop or have been dismissed after supplies have been issued will assume ownership for these items and will not be eligible for refunds. For details on all the supplies please contact the Bursar Office.
6 Program Fee covers the establishment, on-going management, scheduling, coordination, site visits, and any other expenses related to clinical rotations.
Applicants to the program must meet the following standards (RN-MSN All Track Options):
* Applicants submitting non-U.S. or non-English transcripts should refer to the International Admissions section of the catalog.
In addition to the admissions requirements above, applicants to the RN to Master of Science in Nursing – Advanced Practice Registered Nurse tracks must also meet the following admissions requirements:
For additional requirements, including admission information for CA-based APRN students and international students, visit our catalog.
Distance Education/Online
120 Credits
20 Months
5 Trimesters
Distance Education/Online
120 Credits
32 Months
8 Trimesters
(August 1, 2015 and thereafter) (To locate curriculum for courses begun prior to August 1, 2015, please see the 2015-2016 West Coast University Catalog)
NURS 500 | Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice | 3 |
NURS 510 | Policy, Organization, and Financing in Healthcare | 3 |
NURS 521 | Ethics in Healthcare | 3 |
NURS 535 | Principles of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
NURS 540 | Research Utilization | 3 |
NURS 561 | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
NURS 530 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology – APRN | 3 |
NURS 676 | Advanced Pharmacology – APRN | 3 |
NURS 679 | Primary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Theory | 3 |
NURS 679L-A | Primary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Practicum I | 2 |
NURS 679L-B | Primary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Practicum II | 2 |
NURS 681 | Advanced Health/Physical Assessment and Lab – APRN | 4 |
NURS 682 | Care Coordination and Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse | 3 |
NURS 682L-A | Advanced Healthcare Residency I | 2 |
NURS 682L-B* | Advanced Healthcare Residency II | 2 |
NURS 684 | Primary Care Women’s Health: Theory | 2 |
NURS 684L | Primary Care Women’s Health: Practicum | 2 |
NURS 685 | Primary Pediatric Care: Theory | 2 |
NURS 685L | Primary Pediatric Care: Practicum | 2 |
NURS 691A | Culminating Experience I | 1.5 |
NURS 691B | Culminating Experience II | 1.5 |
Total Credit Hours: | 35.0 |
*NURS 682L-BR – Taken if student is unsuccessful in NURS 682L-B
Core Nursing Semester Credits: | 18.0 | |
Family Nurse Practitioner Track Semester Credits: | 35.0 | |
Total Program Semester Credits: | 53.0 |
We know school is a substantial commitment. At WCU, we want to equip you with all the information you need to make the right decision for your future.
Our goal is to give you a clear understanding of MSN Family Nurse Practitioner online tuition costs so you can be well-informed as you navigate the application and enrollment process. To assist you in your decision, we provide a breakdown below of the MSN Family Nurse Practitioner track costs at West Coast University.
We offer several financial aid options — including scholarships, grants, and loan access — to help support you through your studies. We also offer reduced tuition rates for military personnel and their spouses. For more information about your financial support options, visit our financial aid page.
8 Month Academic Year | ||
with parents | off campus | |
Food & Housing | $2,384 | $7,936 |
Transportation | $1,648 | $1,648 |
Personal Expenses | $5,392 | $5,392 |
Total | $9,424 | $14,976 |
Degree Type | Master of Science | |
Total Program Credits | 53 | |
Program Length(full time) | 5 trimesters | |
Non-Military Rate | Military Rate1 | |
MSN Core(per credit x 18 credits) | $635 | $540 |
APRN Core(per credit cost x 35 credits) | $785 | $667 |
Total Tuition Cost | $38,905 | $33,065 |
STRF2 | $120 | $105 |
Technology Fee3 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation Fees4 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
Program Fee (Clinical)5 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $48,005 | $42,165 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $48,125 | $42,270 |
Degree Type | Master of Science | |
Total Program Credits | 53 | |
Program Length(full time) | 8 trimesters | |
Non-Military Rate | Military Rate1 | |
MSN Core(per credit x 18 credits) | $635 | $540 |
APRN Core(per credit cost x 35 credits) | $785 | $667 |
Total Tuition Cost | $38,905 | $33,065 |
STRF2 | $125 | $110 |
Technology Fee3 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation Fees4 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
Program Fee (Clinical)5 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $49,505 | $43,665 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $49,630 | $43,775 |
Degree Type | Master of Science |
Total Program Credits | 53 |
Program Length(full time) | 5 trimesters |
MSN Core(per credit x 18 credits) | $635 |
APRN Core(per credit cost x 35 credits) | $785 |
Total Tuition Cost | $38,905 |
STRF2 | $120 |
Technology Fee3 | $2,500 |
Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation Fees4 | $2,300 |
Program Fee (Clinical)5 | $4,300 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $48,005 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $48,125 |
Degree Type | Master of Science |
Total Program Credits | 53 |
Program Length(full time) | 8 trimesters |
MSN Core(per credit x 18 credits) | $635 |
APRN Core(per credit cost x 35 credits) | $785 |
Total Tuition Cost | $38,905 |
STRF2 | $125 |
Technology Fee3 | $4,000 |
Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation Fees4 | $2,300 |
Program Fee (Clinical)5 | $4,300 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $49,505 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $49,630 |
* Upon enrollment, students select Accelerated or Working Professional, which will determine the pace at which students will complete their degree. In most cases, students that select Accelerated will attempt two courses per term, and students that select Working Professional will attempt one course a term.
1 Rate provided to Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employee, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees. The military rate will no longer be offered after Fall II 2023.
2 As of April 1, 2022, the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) assessment rate will be two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50 per one thousand dollars $1,000 of institutional charges).
The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.
You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.
It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834, (916) 431-6959 or (888) 370-7589.
To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:
To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.
A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of noncollection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law.
However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.
3 Technology Fee includes student technical support, Office 365, blended and online course delivery/learning management system, mobile app, student portal technology and access, and required electronic course materials/software.
4 Supplies and licensure prep fees include a WCU identification card, background check, standardized patients, supplies, equipment for onsite intensives, and APRN predictor exams for APRN students. Supplies become student purchases once issued to students. Students who drop or have been dismissed after supplies have been issued will assume ownership for these items and will not be eligible for refunds. For details on all the supplies please contact the Bursar Office.
5Program Fee covers the establishment, on-going management, scheduling coordination, site visits, and any other expenses related to clinical rotations.
Applicants for the program must meet the following requirements (MSN All Track Option):
*Applicants submitting non-U.S. or non-English transcripts should refer to the International Admissions section of the catalog.
In addition to the admissions requirements above, applicants to the Master of Science in Nursing – Advanced Practice Registered Nurse tracks must also meet the following admissions requirements:
For additional requirements, including admission information for CA-based APRN students and international students, visit our catalog.
Distance Education/Online
32 Credits
20 Months
5 Trimesters
NURS 530 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology – APRN | 3 |
NURS 676 | Advanced Pharmacology – APRN | 3 |
NURS 679 | Primary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Theory | 3 |
NURS 679L-A | Primary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Practicum I | 2 |
NURS 679L-B | Primary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Practicum II | 2 |
NURS 681 | Advanced Health/Physical Assessment and Lab – APRN | 4 |
NURS 682 | Care Coordination and Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse | 3 |
NURS 682L-A | Advanced Healthcare Residency I | 2 |
NURS 682L-B* | Advanced Healthcare Residency II | 2 |
NURS 684 | Primary Care Women’s Health: Theory | 2 |
NURS 684L | Primary Care Women’s Health: Practicum | 2 |
NURS 685 | Primary Pediatric Care: Theory | 2 |
NURS 685L | Primary Pediatric Care: Practicum | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: | 32 |
Family Nurse Practitioner (Post-Master’s) Certificate Program Costs
We know school is a substantial commitment. At WCU, we want to equip you with all the information you need to make the right decision for your future.
Our goal is to give you a clear understanding of post-master’s FNP certificate program online tuition costs so you can be well-informed as you navigate the application and enrollment process. To assist you in your decision, we provide a breakdown below of the post-master’s FNP certificate program costs at West Coast University.
We offer several financial aid options — including scholarships, grants, and loan access — to help support you through your studies. We also offer reduced tuition rates for military personnel and their spouses. For more information about your financial support options, visit our financial aid page.
8 Month Academic Year | ||
with parents | off campus | |
Food & Housing | $2,384 | $7,936 |
Transportation | $1,648 | $1,648 |
Personal Expenses | $5,392 | $5,392 |
Total | $9,424 | $14,976 |
Prior to Spring I 2024
Degree Type | Certificate | |
Total Program Credits | 32 | |
Program Length (full time) | 5 trimesters | |
Non-Military Rate | Military Rate1 | |
Total Cost (per credit) | $785 | $667 |
Total Tuition Cost | $25,120 | $21,344 |
STRF2 | $85 | $75 |
Technology Fee3 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation Fee4 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
Program Fee (Clinical)5 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $34,220 | $30,444 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $34,305 | $30,519 |
Effective Spring I 2024
Degree Type | Certificate |
Total Program Credits | 32 |
Program Length(full time) | 5 trimesters |
Non-Military Rate | |
Total Cost(per credit) | $785 |
Total Tuition Cost | $25,120 |
STRF2 | $85 |
Technology Fee3 | $2,500 |
Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation Fee4 | $2,300 |
Program Fee (Clinical)5 | $4,300 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $34,220 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $34,305 |
1 Rate provided to Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employees, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees. The military rate will no longer be offered after Fall II 2024.
2 As of April 1, 2022, the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) assessment rate will be two hundred and fifty cents ($2.50) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges.
The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.
You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.
It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834, (916) 431-6959 or (888) 370-7589.
To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:
To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.
A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of noncollection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law.
However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.
3 Technology Fee includes student technical support, Office 365, blended and online course delivery/learning management system, mobile app, student portal technology and access, and required electronic course materials/software.
4Supplies and licensure prep fees include a WCU identification card, background check, standardized patients, supplies, equipment for onsite intensives, and FNP predictor exams for FNP students. Supplies become student purchases once issued to students. Students who drop or have been dismissed after supplies have been issued will assume ownership for these items and will not be eligible for refunds. For details on all the supplies please contact the Bursar Office.
5 Program Fee covers the establishment, on-going management, scheduling, coordination, site visits, and any other expenses related to clinical rotations.
Applicants to the program must meet the following requirements (Post-Master’s Certificates All Track Options):
*Applicants submitting non-U.S. or non-English transcripts should refer to the International Admissions section of the catalog.
In addition to the admissions requirements above, applicants to the PMC – Advanced Practice Registered Nurse tracks must also meet the following admissions requirements:
For additional requirements, including admission information for CA-based APRN students and international students, visit our catalog.
New terms begin, on average, every eight weeks. The number of trimesters needed depends on the program and pace selected for the FNP track. For the most updated start-to-completion schedule, view the Academic Calendar.
You don’t have to figure out your clinical practicum on your own. Our Clinical Placements team is here to provide assistance! We can help you identify a preceptor and clinical site that are the right fit for you and your program. WCU has numerous healthcare partners, which makes it easier for us to assist students with placements when needed.
You’ll have a coordinator of clinical relations assigned to you, which means you can easily jump on a coaching call whenever you need guidance for improving your clinical practice experience. We’re here to support you from day one through graduation!
Our WCU Career Services team is dedicated to helping our FNP graduates with their professional development. Through workshops, one-on-one career planning, and a variety of job search resources, Career Services can provide you with assistance as you search for the right job opportunities.2
As a West Coast University FNP graduate, you will not just get one-on-one support as you prepare for your licensure exam, but we’ll also help you with your job search strategy, which includes helping you find open roles, offering resume tips, providing interview coaching, and more.
Cyndi Faudree is the Dean of the Family Nurse Practitioner and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program tracks at West Coast University, as well as an Associate Professor. Dr. Faudree is dual-certified as a family nurse practitioner and acute care nurse practitioner. She provides student-centric strategic and operational direction, as well as leadership of program accreditation and certification.
Prior to joining WCU, Dr. Faudree served as Associate Dean, Associate Director of Medical Practice and Regional Program Director overseeing M.D. and APRN programs at other universities. She was the Director of the Standardized Patient Program and wrote many interactive virtual cases collaborating with national companies. She has served on various committees, holding the roles of APRN Sub-Committee Chair, DNP Sub-Committee Co-Chair, and member of the Graduate Curriculum Committee, Governance Committee for Sigma Theta Tau, and APRN Taskforce.
Dr. Faudree is a member of numerous professional associations, including the American Nurses Association, American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty (NONPF), and Sigma Theta Tau. She serves her community by being a member of her state’s Board of Health and volunteers her time by contributing to many local health and community events. Dr. Faudree was nationally recognized as the recipient of the Army Achieve Medal for Civilian Service and Program Development in 2012.
I loved West Coast University and still do. I like the camaraderie and atmosphere of West Coast. The teachers were always available to give any outside help. They offered tutoring, too. It was just helpful all the way around.”3
– Brittney A.
BSN, MSN-FNP, & DNP Graduate
West Coast University
Our nursing programs deliver a student-centric, evidence-based education that includes topics relevant to an evolving healthcare environment. As an FNP student, you can expect in-depth learning around best practices in the delivery of primary care.
We can evaluate your previous coursework for transfer credit. WCU may accept credit for previous courses taken from other academic institutions as long as the course meets the requirements of the specific academic program for which it is being considered and a grade of B (80%) or better was achieved for a graduate course as documented on official transcripts. Each program maintains its own transfer credit requirements.
Time-to-completion will vary depending on what program and pace you choose:
The roles of a family nurse practitioner will vary depending on the facility they work for. WCU’s online FNP program helps prepare graduates for positions in a variety of fields including (but not limited to) primary and preventative health, community health, nursing management, and academic faculty roles.
FNPs work wherever nurse practitioners are needed. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the most common settings for NPs include:
Our program includes clinical hours for practical experience. When it comes to selecting the right facility and preceptor, WCU has a dedicated clinical team to help you find a placement for clinical training that aligns with the requirements of your program.
Our Family Nurse Practitioner program students will have to complete two on-site intensives (OSIs), which help prepare them for APRN clinical rotations and practice. In addition to providing valuable hands-on experience, OSIs give students the chance to learn unique skills that are relevant to their field of study, and also to get instructor feedback.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at West Coast University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education 655 K Street, Suite 750, Washington DC 20001, (202) 877-6791 (www.ccneaccreditation.org).
1 American Association of Nurse Practitioners, “NP Fact Sheet,” Updated April 2022
2 WCU provides career guidance and assistance but cannot guarantee employment.
3 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners, “Work Environment,” Accessed May 31, 2023
Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify.
Students enrolled through the Orange County campus must complete their OSI’s in California. Students enrolled through the Texas campus must complete them in Texas. Travel costs are not included in tuition and fees, and students are responsible for arranging transportation.