Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Lifespan, M.S.N.

Total credit hours: 48-53

• NURS 5000 - Conceptual and Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
• NURS 5010 - Nursing Research with Statistical Applications
• NURS 5040 - Advanced Pathophysiology
• NURS 5120 - Health Policy, Economics and Finance
• NURS 5160 - Diversity and Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice
• NURS 5510 - Health Promotion and Illness Prevention in Primary Care
• NURS 5520 - Primary Care of Children
• NURS 5530 - Primary Care of Children Practicum
• NURS 5540 - Primary Care of Adults
• NURS 5550 - Primary Care of Adults Practicum
• NURS 5560 - Primary Care of Women
• NURS 5570 - Primary Care of Women Practicum
• NURS 5590 - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum
• NURS 5800 - Advanced Pharmacology
• NURS 5830 - Advanced Health Assessment
• NURS 5840 - Advanced Health Assessment
• NURS 5999r - Thesis

Clinical clock hours: 630

Additional Information and Notes

The School of Nursing reserves the right to make changes in the schedule, or master plan of graduate courses to be offered, as necessary. Program of study is subject to change.

The Family Nurse Practitioner concentration prepares advanced practice nurses to provide primary health and medical care to individuals and families across the life span.

Upon completing the requirements for the Master of Science degree in Nursing with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner, the graduate will be eligible to take a national certification exam offered by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Successful completion of this certification examination allows the advanced practice nurse to practice as a certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).