MSN - Primary Care Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing degree with a major in Primary Care Nursing prepares registered nurses as Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP). The focus of Primary Care is the interrelationship of theory, research, and evidence-based practice. Opportunities for development of critical thinking and clinical problem-solving skills are provided throughout the program. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for nurse practitioner certification by the appropriate credentialing body.
Admission and Graduation Requirements for MSN degrees.
Primary Care Nursing - Program of Study
All courses must be completed with a satisfactory grade in order to continue in the program.
Core Courses
All core courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
| GNUR-501 | Evidence Based Communication | 3 |
| GNUR-513A | Professional Development for Advanced Practice - A | 1 |
| GNUR-510 | Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 |
| GNUR-525 | Ethics and Health Policy | 3 |
| GNUR-528 | Biostatistics and Epidemiology | 3 |
| GNUR-530 | Utilization of Research for Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
Major Courses
All major courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or higher.
| PYC-602 | Professional Role Development for the Advanced Practice Nurse | 2 |
| PYC-614 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 4 |
| PYC-612 | Advanced Pharmacology | 4 |
| PYC-622 | Essentials of Primary Care | 2 |
| PYC-652 | Advanced Health Status Assessment | 3 |
| PYC-681 | Primary Care Across the Lifespan I | 6 |
| PYC-682 | Primary Care Across the Lifespan II | 6 |
| PYC-683 | Primary Care Across the Lifespan III | 6 |
| GNUR-513B | Professional Development for Advanced Practice - B | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 49 |
Clinical Attendance Policy - The Primary Care (PYC) clinical courses combine on-site and online workshops within a single course. Students enrolled in these courses are held to a more stringent attendance standard due to the nature of the knowledge presented and its relevance to safe advanced nursing practice. Missing more than one onsite or online workshop during a practicum course will result in a grade of "F" for the course.
