Upon completion of the FNP option, the graduate will:
- Function in autonomous and collaborative roles guided by appropriate nurse practice acts.
- Provide primary care to individuals, families, and communities.
- Focus on health promotion and maintenance for clients.
- Utilize the process and method of scientific inquiry in the study of nursing.
- Contribute to the development of nursing science.
- Pursue opportunities for enhancement of advance practice.
Students that already have a Master's in Nursing can do the Post Master's FNP Certificate option. This requires completion of 42 credits.
For more information about the Family Nurse Practitioner program, contact:
Kimberly Baxter, Family Nurse Practitioner Track Coordinator
| Core Courses | Credits | |
| NURS 735R | Introduction to Knowledge Development and Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| NURS 736 | Health Care Policy and Social Justice | 3 |
| NURS 737 | Population Aggregate Health Issues |
3 |
| NURS 738* | Advanced Principles of Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I | 4 |
| NURS 739* | Advanced Prinicples of Prescribing and Pharmacology | 2 |
| NURS 708* | Nursing Theories and Family Health Patterns | 3 |
| NURS 718* | Health Promotion | 3 |
| NURS 750R* | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 755* | Advanced Primary Care I | 7 |
| NURS 756* | Advanced Primary Care II | 3 |
| NURS 757* | Advanced Primary Care III | 7 |
| NURS 758* | Advanced Primary Care IV | 7 |
| *courses required for Post-Masters FNP certificate | ||
| NURS 797 | Thesis (Plan A) | 6 |
OR |
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| NURS 798 | Research Project (Plan B) | 3 |
| NURS 795R | Comprehensive Examination | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits/Units | 52-54 | |