What can you learn in our online MSN-FNP program?
The innovative curriculum of our online MSN-FNP program is designed to prepare you for advanced practice with individuals and families throughout the life continuum. The program’s 65-74* credit hours of coursework are delivered in as few as nine semesters and require that you complete five preceptor-supervised clinical practicums. Separate points of entry are available for students with a BSN and those with an ADN, nursing diploma or non-nursing bachelor’s.
*Years, semesters, clinical and credit hours will vary based on entry-level education (ADN/diploma or BSN)
RN to MSN-FNP
(ADN, nursing diploma or non-nursing bachelor’s degree)
74
credit hours
11
semesters
800
clinical hours
BSN to MSN-FNP
Complete in as few as
65
credit hours
9
semesters
750
clinical hours
RN to MSN-FNP Bridge Courses*
For students with an ADN, nursing diploma, or non-nursing bachelor’s degree
| NUR 300 | Conceptual Basis for Professional Nursing Practices | 3 Credits |
Theories of nursing, professional roles, the nursing process, adaptation theory, nursing research, and societal influences on nursing and health. | ||
| NUR 303 | Research in Nursing | 3 Credits |
As a consumer of research, the student evaluates published nursing research and its importance to the profession. The student examines the steps of the research process in critiquing literature and writing a comprehensive review of the literature. Use of the computer in nursing research correlated with the study of the research process. | ||
| NUR 404 | Community Health Nursing Theory | 2 Credits |
Explores the role of the nurse in community settings. Applies principles of epidemiology, health promotion, and disease prevention to nursing practice. Examines the core functions of public health nursing, essential services, and population-based practice. | ||
| NUR 407 | RN-MSN Practicum | 1 Credit |
Selected community practicum experiences will be correlated with the theoretical content of NUR 404. | ||
Online MSN-FNP Courses
For students with a BSN and students who have completed the bridge courses
| ENC 510 | Statistical Procedures | 3 Credits |
Study the principles and procedures for statistical interpretation of data. Explore measures and control tendency, variability, correlation and introductory predictive and inferential statistics. | ||
| BIO 526 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 Credits |
Acquire an in-depth understanding of the structure and function of animals, special reference to the human body, theories and methods of investigation mostly at organ system level and adaptation strategies to special conditions. | ||
| NUR 501 | Nursing Theories: Analysis and Development | 3 Credits |
Analyze theorical models, emphazing the assessment and implication of models for advanced professional nursing practice and research. | ||
| NUR 505 | Leadership in the Healthcare Delivery System | 3 Credits |
Study leadership theory and explore the role of the nurse as a leader, colleague and consultant in the healthcare system. | ||
| NUR 510 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare | 3 Credits |
Elevate your understanding of the legal and ethical issues that influence the practice of advanced nursing and leadership in healthcare systems. Learn to assess the ethical implications of law and public policy in healthcare. Review relevant case studies. | ||
| NUR 526 | Evidence-Based Practice | 3 Credits |
Study theories related to the generation of evidence, research utilization (RU) and evidence-based practice (EBP). Identify issues from various practice areas to develop and refine a researchable project. | ||
| NUR 600 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 Credits |
Learn a systematic method for collecting data used in holistic health assessment of persons throughout the lifespan and in various healthcare settings. In this course, you can learn interviewing techniques for taking health histories and advanced physical assessments. | ||
| NUR 615 | Health Informatics | 3 Credits |
Gain an introductory understanding of concepts in health informatics. Build a foundation for practice in the healthcare technology field. Explore healthcare data, clinical information management systems, security, personal productivity applications, consumer informatics, legal issues and professional skills, knowledge and certifications related to health informatics. | ||
| NUR 638 | Principles of FNP Practice I – Acute/Chronic | 3 Credits |
Study the basic principles and concepts of the advanced nurse practitioner's role and responsibilities in caring for adult clients with selected acute and chronic illness. | ||
| NUR 639 | Healthcare Clinical Practicum I* | 3 Credits |
This practicum course focuses on the delivery of advanced nursing care to adult clients with acute and chronic disorders. Various practicum settings with diverse populations will be utilized for practicum experiences. | ||
| NUR 640 | Healthcare Policy | 3 Credits |
Explores health policy development and implementation and its impact on healthcare regulation, delivery, and finance. There is a focus on wellness and promotion of health for local, national, and worldwide health initiatives. Students will define healthcare provider roles in health promotion, healthcare delivery, and quality improvement through activities related to health policy reform and finance. | ||
| NUR 642 | Principles of FNP Practice II – Acute/Chronic | 3 Credits |
Explore basic principles and concepts of advanced nurse practitioner's roles and responsibilities of caring for adult clients with acute and chronic disorders. | ||
| NUR 643 | Healthcare Clinical Practicum II* | 3 Credits |
This practicum course focuses on the delivery of advanced nursing care to adult clients with acute and chronic disorders. Various practicum settings with diverse populations will be utilized for practicum experiences. | ||
| NUR 644 | Principles of FNP Practice III: Women's Health | 3 Credits |
Basic principles and concepts of the advanced nurse practitioner's roles and responsibilities in caring for women from adolescence through adulthood. | ||
| NUR 645 | Healthcare Clinical Practicum III* | 3 Credits |
This practicum course focuses on the delivery of advanced nursing care to women from adolescence through adulthood. Various practicum settings with diverse populations will be utilized for practicum experiences. | ||
| NUR 646 | Principles of FNP Practice IV - Children | 3 Credits |
Study the basic principles and concepts of the advanced nurse practitioner's roles and responsibilities in caring for infants, children, and adolescents. | ||
| NUR 647 | Healthcare Clinical Practicum IV* | 3 Credits |
This practicum course focuses on the delivery of advanced nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents. Various practicum settings with diverse populations will be utilized for practicum. | ||
| NUR 648 | Principles of FNP Practice V: Aging Adult Populations | 3 Credits |
Examine the basic principles and concepts of the advanced nurse practitioner's roles and responsibilities in caring for the aging adult clients. | ||
| NUR 649 | Healthcare Clinical Practicum V* | 3 Credits |
This practicum course focuses on the delivery of advanced nursing care to aging adult clients. Various practicum settings with diverse populations will be utilized for practicum experiences. | ||
| NUR 651 | Advanced Pharmacology I | 3 Credits |
Gain the advanced knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, and pharmacologically manage the treatment of common health problems in a safe, high-quality, and cost-effective manner. | ||
| NUR 652 | Advanced Pharmacology II | 3 Credits |
Analyze and apply general principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics of medications used in areas of advanced practice nursing specialties. Further in-depth study will focus on the pharmacologic selection of client populations exhibiting various coexisting disease and pathophysiologies. | ||
| NUR 690 | Professional Aspects of Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 Credits |
Explore the professional aspects and challenges associated with advanced practice nursing. Tailored to meet the needs of a variety of specialties including a focus upon organizational, systems, and population strategies. | ||
**Individuals with an ADN/diploma or non-nursing baccalaureate degree must complete NUR 300, 303, 404 and 407