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Program Overview

 

FNP Program Study Options

The Family Nurse Practitioner study option builds on knowledge of health assessment, physiology, pharmacology, health promotion, disease prevention, and management of episodic and chronic diseases typically encountered in primary care settings. Clinical experiences are offered in a variety of primary health care settings, community health centers, family practice clinics, schools, and industries.

The FNP option can be executed through several programs:

Graduate Entry Program (GEP) - this program is designed for applicants with a degree in another field. After successful completion of the RN licensing exam (NCLEX-RN), students may begin Master's coursework in the FNP program. Admission Criteria | Degree Requirements | How to Apply

Masters Degree in Nursing (MS) - this program prepares students to become highly skilled, competent advanced practice nurses (APN) in clinical specialties such as FNP, nurse leaders in administration or community leaders. The program emphasizes vulnerable populations, evidence-based practice, and scholarly activity.
Admisson Criteria | Degree Requirements | How to Apply| 2, 3, & 4-Year MS Program Plans

Post-Masters (FNP-PM) - this program is for students with a master's degree in nursing who want to advance their knowledge within a specialty area such as FNP. Post-master's study prepares you to sit for the certification exam in the selected area. Length of program can vary depending on your past education.

Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) - this program is designed to prepare nursing leaders at the highest level of professional nursing practice. Students may enter the DNP program through the MS to DNP option or the BSN to DNP option. Each option applies Master's core and FNP specialty courses toward DNP credit requirements.
Admission Criteria | Degree Requirements | How to Apply | FNP-DNP Program Plan

FNP also serves as the core program for the following study options:

 

Core & Core Support Courses
Course #
Course Name
Semester Hours
NUSC 525
Intermediate Statistics or
3
BSTT 400
Biostatistics
4
NUSC 526
Nursing Inquiry I
2
NUSC 527
Nursing Inquiry II
2
NUSC 528
Health, Environment and Systems
2
NUSC 529
Issues of Advanced Practice in Nursing
1
NUSC 531
Pharmacotherapeutics in Advanced Practice Nursing
3
NUSC 532
Comprehensive Health Assessment for Advanced Practice
3
NUSC 535
Biological Basis of Disease
4
NUSC 597
Master's Project or
3
NUSC 598
Thesis Research: Master's
5
Concentration Core
Course #
Course Name
Semester Hours
NUPH 539
Health Management in Primary Care I
3
NUPH 540 Clinical Practice in Primary Care I
3
NUPH 541
Clinical Practice in Primary Care II
2
NUPH 542
Health Management in Primary Care II
3
NUPH 543
Advanced Clinical Practice in Primary Care I
4
NUPH 544
Health Management in Primary Care III
3
NUPH 545 Advanced Clinical Practice in Primary Care II
4
NUPH 547 Population-Focused Interventions in Primary Care
2
NUPH 548
Practicum in Population-Focused Interventions in Primary Care
1
EPID 400 Principles of Epidemiology
3
Total Degree Hours
51-54