MSN Degree Programs

• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Family Nurse Practitioner with Emergency Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner with Cardiovascular Subspecialty

Overview

This Master of Science in Nursing program prepares professional nurses to assume leadership roles at an advanced practice nurses who will be effective in assisting people across their lifespan to promote, maintain and regain an optimal level of health. Graduates are prepared for independent and collaborative decision making in physical and psychosocial assessment, health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic health problems in families. Emphasis is given to care of families in vulnerable populations.

The nurse-practitioner role focuses on diagnosis, treatment and the management of common acute conditions and stable chronic conditions in a primary care setting.  It also includes a strong emphasis on wellness and prevention. 

Curriculum

The FNP specialty consists of 50 hours of study. The program plan provides students with core nursing courses, specialty courses and clinical required for advanced practice licensure. For more information, please see the FNP program plans for each program (linked above).

Clinical Experience Requirement

2,000 hours of recent clinical nursing experience is required prior to beginning the first practicum in the nursing specialty to which you are applying.