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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
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Program Overview
The Family Nurse Practitioner concentration is designed to teach you a holistic approach to patient care that will equip you to meet your patient’s physical needs. We offer a flexible program catered to the working nurse. You’ll take classes like Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Procedures, Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology, Primary Care over the Lifespan, and Care of Special Populations. These classes train you to assess, diagnose, and treat disease and promote a lifetime of wellness. In addition to your classes, you’ll complete a clinical residency as an FNP. The FNP concentration prepares you to serve as an FNP in a clinic, hospital, or an industrial setting, where you’ll serve patients with compassion and competence.
The Family Nurse Practitioner concentration will prepare you to serve as an FNP in a clinic, a hospital, or an industrial setting. You’ll be ready to serve your patients with compassion and competence. In addition to the rewarding work, you’ll receive excellent compensation in your field. Average salaries range from $90,000 to $110,000.
Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
49
Program Type: Master’s
I-20 Approved: No
I-17 Approved: No
Details
Program Director: Program Director: Dr. Jaclyn Gaulden, Program Coordinator: Dr. Catherine Wilson
Class Format: Hybrid
Program Duration: 5 semesters
Start Date: Fall: August
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
A bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required to enroll in this program.
- Transcript Required
All official college transcripts must be submitted as part of the application process for this program.
- Additional Admission Requirements
1-2 years of nursing experience recommended.
- Application Deadline
The application deadline for this program is March 15.
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Career Outcomes
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