Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN)
The master’s graduate of the Cecily and John Leach College of Nursing is a professional nurse who functions in the advanced practice nurse and nurse leader roles in health care delivery. The graduate incorporates education and research into a practice that is reflective of the dynamic needs of a diverse population. Through the advanced role, the graduate becomes instrumental in ensuring health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration for society. Through scientific inquiry and collaborative relationships, the advanced practice nurse continually augments and refines the science of nursing.
Master of Science in Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration (47-56 credit hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Prerequisites | ||
| MATH 105 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| NURS 365 | Physical Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 412 | Nursing Research for Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| NURS 471 | Community Health Nursing | 4 |
| NURS 474 | Leadership and Management | 4 |
| Graduate Core | ||
| NURS 605 | Healthcare Perspectives & Policies | 3 |
| NURS 607 | Applied Statistics for Healthcare | 3 |
| NURS 609 | Nursing Research and Theoretical Foundation | 3 |
| NURS 615 | Concepts of Epidemiology & Population-Based Care | 3 |
| NURS 617 | Nursing Informatics & Healthcare Outcomes | 3 |
| NURS 619 | Strategic Management in Nursing Leadership | 3 |
| Advanced Practice Core | ||
| NURS 623 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS 624 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
| NURS 625 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 626 | Clinical Reasoning & Diagnostics | 2 |
| NURS 627 | Role Transition to Advanced Practice Nursing | 1 |
| Practica Courses | ||
| NURS 675 | Theoretical Principles and Clinical Management I | 4 |
| NURS 676 | Theoretical Principles and Clinical Management II | 4 |
| NURS 677 | Theoretical Principles and Clinical Management III | 4 |
| NURS 678 | FNP Clinical Residency & Comprehensive Review | 4 |
| Total Hours | 63 | |
RN-B.S. to MSN option available.