Master of Science in Nursing-Nurse Practitioner (MSNP)

The Master of Science Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Program is a 5 semester clinically focused program to prepare Baccalaureate RNs with 2 years or more experience for the role of nurse practitioner.

The hybrid model learning experiences afforded students include: collaborative community healthcare partnerships, arrangement of required nurse practitioner program clinical hours, and collaborative community and College of Health Professions’ interdisciplinary healthcare provider skills and procedures labs.

Students are prepared to complete the national nurse practitioner certification exam and to practice as independent licensed practitioners with understanding of the nurse practitioner role, new scope of practice, essentials of healthcare policy, and interdisciplinary collaborative partnerships to provide safe quality care to clients throughout the lifespan.

Program Code: 2048MSNP with Nurse Practictioner Concentration (2049)
CIPC: 513805

Required MSN Core Courses (9 credit hours)

MSN 6110 - Translating Research and Evidence into Practice Credits: (3)
MSN 6120 - Research and Statistics Credits: (3)
MSN 6180 - Improving Patient Care and Nursing Practice through Information Systems Credits: (3)

Required MSNP Family Nurse Practitioner Core Courses (14 credit hours)

MSNP 6205 - Transitions to Advanced Practice Credits: (1)
MSNP 6210 - Advanced Pathophysiology Credits: (3)
MSNP 6215 - Advanced Pharmacology Credits: (3)
MSNP 6220 - Physical Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning Credits: (3)
MSNP 6255 - Transition to Advanced Practice II Credits: (4)

Family Nurse Practitioner Program Courses Required (27 credit hours)

MSNP 6225 - Primary Care Skills Practicum I Credits: (1)
MSNP 6230 - Primary Care Skills Practicum II Credits: (1)
MSNP 6235 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Adult Credits: (3)
MSNP 6236 - Advanced Practice Primary Care Clinical I Credits: (3)
MSNP 6240 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Older Adult Credits: (2)
MSNP 6241 - Advanced Practice Primary Care Clinical II Credits: (1)
MSNP 6245 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Newborn - Adolescent Credits: (3)
MSNP 6246 - Advanced Practice Primary Care Clinical III Credits: (2)
MSNP 6250 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Women’s Health Credits: (2)
MSNP 6251 - Advanced Practice Primary Care Clinical IV Credits: (1)
MSNP 6260 - Advanced Practice Nursing Clinical Practicum Credits: (4)

MSN Project (4 credit hours)

MSN 6801 - Integrating Scholarship into Practice Credits: (2)
MSN 6802 - Integrating Scholarship into Practice Credits: (1)
MSN 6803 - Integrating Scholarship into Practice Credits: (1)

Note:

Please see Admission Advisors.