MSN - Primary Care Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)

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.

Please see 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	4
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