Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

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Program Options

  • Nurse Practitioner (MSN) Family Practice

    The family practice nurse practitioner provides advanced nursing care services to patients of all ages. FNPs provide health promotion and education while caring for patients from diverse ages and backgrounds.

  • Nurse Practitioner, MSN Adult-Gerontology Acute Care

    The adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner provides advanced nursing care to adult patients, which includes older and elderly patients.

  • Nurse Practitioner, Post Master's Certificate

    This Post Master's Certificate program prepares RNs who have a Master's Degree in Nursing to obtain a Nurse Practitioner certification with a focus on Family Practice. This certification also allows students to become a nurse educator or a nurse administrator.

  • Nurse Educator Certificate Program

    The Nurse Educator Certificate prepares you to assume the role of teacher, scholar, and collaborator. The program will be designed for working professionals.

Outcomes NP/DNP Program Passing Rates

Calendar year (January 1- December 31)
Certifying Agency
Specialization
Number of test takers
Actual Pass rate
2015 ANCC FNP 6 100%
ANCC AGACNP 38 81%
AANP FNP 45 89%
2016 ANCC FNP 50 98.91%
ANCC AGACNP 31 89.29%
AANP FNP 59 95%
2017 ANCC FNP 43 95.24%
ANCC AGACNP 23 80.95%
AANP FNP 31 81%
2018 ANCC FNP 38 97%
ANCC AGACNP 26 84%
AANP FNP 12 82%
2019 ANCC FNP 52 82%
ANCC AGACNP 44 95%
AANP FNP 12 90%
2020 ANCC FNP 32 96.88%
ANCC AGACNP 31 93.55%
AANP FNP 7 80%
2021 ANCC FNP 17 88.24%
ANCC AGACNP 51 78.43%
AANP FNP 9 89%
2022 ANCC FNP 18 72.22%
ANCC AGACNP 98 79.59%
AANP FNP 9 78%
Calendar year (January 1- December 31)
Certifying Agency
Specialization
Number of test takers
Actual Pass rate
2015
Certifying Agency ANCC Specialization FNP Number of test takers 6 Actual Pass rate 100%
Certifying Agency ANCC Specialization AGACNP Number of test takers 38 Actual Pass rate 81%
Certifying Agency AANP Specialization FNP Number of test takers 45 Actual Pass rate 89%
2016
Certifying Agency ANCC Specialization FNP Number of test takers 50 Actual Pass rate 98.91%
Certifying Agency ANCC Specialization AGACNP Number of test takers 31 Actual Pass rate 89.29%
Certifying Agency AANP Specialization FNP Number of test takers 59 Actual Pass rate 95%
2017
Certifying Agency ANCC Specialization FNP Number of test takers 43 Actual Pass rate 95.24%
Certifying Agency ANCC Specialization AGACNP Number of test takers 23 Actual Pass rate 80.95%
Certifying Agency AANP Specialization FNP Number of test takers 31 Actual Pass rate 81%
2018
Certifying Agency ANCC Specialization FNP Number of test takers 38 Actual Pass rate 97%
Certifying Agency ANCC Specialization AGACNP Number of test takers 26 Actual Pass rate 84%
Certifying Agency AANP Specialization FNP Number of test takers 12 Actual Pass rate 82%
2019
Certifying Agency ANCC Specialization FNP Number of test takers 52 Actual Pass rate 82%
Certifying Agency ANCC Specialization AGACNP Number of test takers 44 Actual Pass rate 95%
Certifying Agency AANP Specialization FNP Number of test takers 12 Actual Pass rate 90%
2020
Certifying Agency ANCC Specialization FNP Number of test takers 32 Actual Pass rate 96.88%
Certifying Agency ANCC Specialization AGACNP Number of test takers 31 Actual Pass rate 93.55%
Certifying Agency AANP Specialization FNP Number of test takers 7 Actual Pass rate 80%
2021
Certifying Agency ANCC Specialization FNP Number of test takers 17 Actual Pass rate 88.24%
Certifying Agency ANCC Specialization AGACNP Number of test takers 51 Actual Pass rate 78.43%
Certifying Agency AANP Specialization FNP Number of test takers 9 Actual Pass rate 89%
2022
Certifying Agency ANCC Specialization FNP Number of test takers 18 Actual Pass rate 72.22%
Certifying Agency ANCC Specialization AGACNP Number of test takers 98 Actual Pass rate 79.59%
Certifying Agency AANP Specialization FNP Number of test takers 9 Actual Pass rate 78%

Latest News

  • Barry University Nurse Practitioner Students to Host Free Community Health & Wellness Fair April 19, 2023

    On Saturday, April 22nd, Barry University’s graduate nurse-practitioner students invite the community to the Miami Shores campus for a day of free health screenings, educational workshops, and entertainment.

  • Newly Relaunched School of Nursing will be led by Dr. Umadhay September 23, 2022

    Tony Umadhay, Ph.D., CRNA, APRN has been named Dean of the School of Nursing at Barry University. Dr. Umadhay brings nearly thirty years of experience to the position, having served as a clinician, hospital manager, and educator.

  • Barry’s Nursing School Will Launch Ventilator Management Simulation Training Program Thanks to Florida Blue Foundation November 11, 2020

    Barry University’s College of Health and Wellness will soon launch a Ventilator Management Simulation Training Program thanks in part to a generous gift from the Florida Blue Foundation.

Nursing Programs Accreditation

The College of Health and Wellness maintains accreditation for its undergraduate (BSN), master's (MSN), post-graduate certificates (ARNP), and doctoral (DNP) nursing programs through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 

The master's and DNP in Nurse Anesthesia programs are accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.

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Barry University is accredited by Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master's, specialist, and doctoral levels.

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