Regis College offers one MSN Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program with three entry pathways:
- BSN to MSN PNP (39–48 credits, ~26 months)
- ADN to MSN PNP (54–63 credits, ~34 months, includes 15 bridge credits)
- Non-Nursing Bachelor’s to MSN PNP (54–63 credits, ~34 months, includes 15 bridge credits)
The program is delivered 100% online with no campus visit requirements.
Program Tracks Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MSN PNP (BSN Entry) | $39,975–$49,200 | ~26 months |
| MSN PNP (ADN or Non-Nursing Bachelor’s Entry) | $55,350–$64,575 | ~34 months |
Clinical hours (664–724 depending on entry point) are completed in the student’s local community, with students taking an active role in finding their own placements, supported by clinical coordinators.
The program is best suited for working nurses who want a nationally recognized, affordable, fully online PNP pathway with the flexibility to complete clinicals where they already live and work.
MSN PNP – BSN Entry
The estimated cost for the MSN PNP BSN entry at Regis College is approximately $39,975–$49,200 (39–48 credits × $1,025/credit).
The program would take approximately 26 months to complete on a full-time basis. Final credit count varies based on individual curriculum review and any transfer credits applied (up to 9 graduate credits transferable).
MSN BSN Curriculum
The BSN entry MSN PNP totals 39–48 semester credit hours, comprising MSN core courses and PNP specialty courses including clinical seminars and a final immersion practicum.
MSN core coursework covers health assessment, evidence-based practice, advanced pharmacology, advanced pathophysiology, health policy, nursing theory, nurse leadership, community-based nursing, health promotion and disease prevention, and APN roles and issues.
The PNP specialty sequence builds through two levels of primary care of the child with concurrent clinical seminar courses and concludes with a final NP clinical immersion course. One elective is required from a focused selection of advanced topics.
MSN Core Curriculum
NU 304 Health Assessment
Introduces health assessment across the lifespan, including communication, documentation, and physical exam techniques. Emphasizes the influence of age, culture, lifestyle, and other factors on client assessment.
NU 629 Health Promotion – Disease Prevention
Focuses on health promotion and disease prevention across populations and the lifespan. Examines disparities, vulnerable groups, and the role of advanced practice nurses in community-based care.
NU 403 Evidence for Nursing Practice
Covers the use of current evidence in nursing practice through research appraisal, literature review, and outcome evaluation. Develops skills in translating research into practice improvement.
NU 631 The Scientific Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice
Explores research methods, nursing theory, and the ethical basis of evidence-based practice. Students identify a practice problem and develop an evidence-based proposal.
NU 404 Concepts and Challenges in Professional Practice
Introduces the evolving role of the professional nurse in modern healthcare. Addresses leadership, ethics, technology, collaboration, and systems thinking in practice.
HP 609 Health Policy, Politics and Perspectives
Examines U.S. health policy, politics, and the challenges of access, cost, quality, and delivery. Includes observation of policymaking through seminars and field experiences.
NU 641 Advanced Clinical Pharmacology
Builds advanced pharmacology knowledge for nurse practitioners with emphasis on evidence-based prescribing. Prepares students for clinical decision-making and prescriptive practice.
NU 510 Community-Based Nursing
Explores the nurse’s role in community and primary care settings. Focuses on assessment, planning, teaching, epidemiology, and clinical practice with individuals, families, and groups.
NU 650 Advanced Health Assessment
Develops advanced assessment skills for nurse practitioner practice across all ages. Emphasizes differential diagnosis, clinical reasoning, and documentation in primary care.
NU 601 Nursing Theory
Reviews the development of nursing theory and its relationship to research, education, leadership, and practice. Students critique major theories and apply them to professional nursing.
NU 668 Roles and Issues in APN
Examines advanced practice nursing roles, licensure, credentialing, prescriptive authority, and ethical and legal standards. Also addresses current trends in primary care practice.
NU 605 Concepts in Nurse Leadership
Focuses on leadership development in nursing through role theory and leadership concepts. Emphasizes mastery, role conflict, and leadership application in organizations.
NU 606 Advanced Pathophysiology
Provides an advanced study of disease processes from the molecular to system level. Examines pathologic changes, complications, and treatment across the lifespan.
Pediatrics (PNP)
NU 664A Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Child I
Integrates pharmacology, pathophysiology, assessment, theory, and research in pediatric primary care. Focuses on decision-making, clinical management, and professional issues affecting children.
NU 665A-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Child II (300 Clinical Hours)
Applies classroom learning through 300 hours of supervised pediatric clinical preceptorship.
NU 675A-X Final NP Clinical Immersion Course (200 Clinical Hours)
Provides a final immersive clinical experience that integrates program competencies and prepares students for nurse practitioner practice. Includes at least 200 supervised clinical hours.
NU 664A-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Child I (300 Clinical Hours)
Applies course content through 300 hours of supervised pediatric clinical practice.
NU 665A Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Child II
Continues development of pediatric clinical judgment and management skills in primary care.
Elective (select one):
- NU 635 – Complementary Therapy
- NU 643 – Advanced Psychopharmacology
- NU 661 – Care of the Childbearing Woman
- NU 670 – Seminar in Teaching and Learning Nurse Educators (24 field work hrs)
MSN BSN Clinicals
BSN-entry students complete approximately 664–724 total clinical hours distributed across the two clinical seminar courses (300 hours each) and the final NP Clinical Immersion course (200 hours). Students play an active role in securing their own clinical placements in their local communities; clinical coordinators provide additional support.
Students are encouraged to complete practicum hours outside their current workplace, though faculty approval for the same workplace site may be obtained. Clinical hours may be spaced over 2–4 semesters with program director approval.
- NU 664A-X – Primary Care of the Child I Clinical Seminar (300 hrs)
- NU 665A-X – Primary Care of the Child II Clinical Seminar (300 hrs)
- NU 675A-X – Final NP Clinical Immersion (200 hrs)
- Total: approximately 664–724 clinical hours (varies by entry point)
- Clinicals completed in student’s local community — no relocation required
- Students take an active role in finding placements; coordinator support available
MSN BSN Admissions
Admission requires a BSN, active unencumbered RN license, and completion of a college-level statistics course before the start of classes. No GRE is required and no campus visits are needed at any point in the program.
- BSN from a regionally accredited institution and accredited nursing program
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
- Active, unencumbered RN license
- College-level statistics course completed before start of classes
- Application form with $75 fee
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
- Proof of active unencumbered RN license
- Current resume
- Statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
- GRE not required
- Up to 9 graduate transfer credits accepted (grade of B- or better, from regionally accredited institution)
MSN PNP – ADN Entry or Non-Nursing Bachelor’s Entry
The estimated cost for the MSN PNP ADN/non-nursing bachelor’s entry at Regis College is approximately $55,350–$64,575 (54–63 credits × $1,025/credit), and the program would take approximately 34 months to complete.
This pathway requires completion of 15 bridge credit hours with a grade of B or better before beginning the MSN core curriculum. For ADN-prepared nurses, general education courses may also be required depending on prior undergraduate coursework.
The curriculum, clinical requirements, and certification eligibility are identical to the BSN entry track once the bridge credits are completed.
ADN/Non-Nursing Bachelor’s Bridge Requirements
Students entering via ADN or non-nursing bachelor’s must complete 15 bridge credit hours with a grade of B or better before advancing to the MSN core. For ADN-prepared nurses, additional general education courses may be required depending on prior academic background. For non-nursing bachelor’s holders, an ADN in nursing is also required along with the active RN license.
ADN Curriculum, Clinicals, and Admissions
Following completion of bridge requirements, the curriculum, clinical structure, and admissions requirements mirror the BSN entry track. See BSN entry section above for full details. Key distinctions for ADN/non-nursing bachelor’s applicants:
- ADN from a regionally accredited institution and accredited nursing program (for ADN entry)
- Non-nursing bachelor’s degree + ADN in nursing required (for non-nursing bachelor’s entry)
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
- Active, unencumbered RN license
- Must complete 15 bridge credit hours with a grade of B or better before MSN core coursework
- College-level statistics course required before start of classes
- General education courses may be required for ADN-prepared applicants based on prior coursework
- All other application requirements identical to BSN entry
Tuition
Graduate tuition at Regis College is $1,025 per credit hour for all online MSN, Post-Master’s Certificate, and DNP programs for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Total program cost is estimated at $39,975–$49,200 for BSN entry (39–48 credits) and $55,350–$64,575 for ADN or non-nursing bachelor’s entry (54–63 credits), based on the published per-credit rate.
Additional fees include a $300 graduation fee; textbooks are estimated at $100–$300 per course. Several discount programs are available: 15% for active/reserve military, veterans, and military spouses; 15% for federal government employees and spouses; 10% for Regis alumni; and 10% for partner organization employees.
Discounts cannot be combined. Graduate assistantships are also available to eligible students enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits with a 3.0 GPA. No GRE required; application fee is $75.
See the official tuition page for more details.
Accreditation
Regis College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The online and on-campus nursing programs at Regis are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
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