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. 

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Influence healthcare policy, organization and finance in primary care practice.

• Apply an evidence-based approach in primary care practice across the lifespan.

• Collaborate with interprofessional teams in the provision of primary care.

• Practice stewardship of resources in providing primary care.

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-525	Ethics and Health Policy	3
GNUR-510	Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice	2
GNUR-530	Utilization of Research for Evidence Based Practice	3
GNUR-528	Biostatistics and Epidemiology	3

Major Courses

All major courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or higher.

PYC-513	Introduction to Professional Development for Advanced Practice in Primary Care Nursing	1
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
Total Credit Hours:		49