Nursing (MSN-FNP), Master of Science Degree - Family Nurse Practitioner Track

Program Location
Center for Graduate Studies
Program Credits
53 Credits
Program Length
9 Trimesters, 144 Instructional Weeks
Time to Complete
36 Months
*Program length may vary.

The Institute of Medicine Future of Nursing recommendations are asking private and public funders, health care organizations, nursing education programs, and nursing associations to expand opportunities for nurses to lead and manage collaborative efforts with physicians and other members of the health care team to conduct research and to redesign and improve practice environments and health systems. These entities should also provide opportunities for nurses to diffuse successful practices. The family nurse practitioner (FNP meets the health care needs of the family by providing health assessments, direct care, and guidance, teaching, or counseling as appropriate, particularly around family self-care. The FNP typically works collaboratively with primary care physicians and other professionals within the health care system. The demand for more Nurse Practitioners continues to grow as they present a viable solution to the growing trend of fewer physicians entering the field of family practice. FNP certification is through the State of California and nationally through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

 

MSN with Family Nurse Practitioner Track Curriculum

(Prior to August 1, 2015)

Graduate Core Nursing

NURS 500Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice

3.0

NURS 510Policy, Organization & Financing of Health Care

3.0

NURS 521Ethics in Health Care

3.0

NURS 530Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology

3.0

NURS 540Research Utilization

3.0

NURS 561Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

3.0

NURS 570Advanced Pharmacology

3.0

NURS 580Advanced Health/Physical Assessment

3.0

NURS 690ACulminating Experience I

1.5

NURS 690BCulminating Experience II

1.5

Total Credit Hours:27.0

Family Nurse Practitioner Courses

HCM 530Information Systems for Health Care Programs

3.0

NURS 660Roles in Advanced Practice Nursing

1.0

NURS 662Primary Care Pediatric Patient: Theory Pharmacology and Practice

2.0

NURS 662LPrimary Care Pediatric Patient: Practicum

2.0

NURS 663Primary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Theory Pharmacology and Practice

3.0

NURS 663LPrimary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient Practicum

3.0

NURS 664Primary Care Women's Health: Theory Pharmacology and Practice

2.0

NURS 664LPrimary Care Women's Health: Practicum

2.0

NURS 665Care Management and Coordination: Theory

2.0

NURS 668LAdvanced Health Care Residency

3.0

Total Credit Hours:26.0

MSN-FNP Curriculum-Online

(August 1, 2015 and thereafter)

MSN Core

NURS 500Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice

3.0

NURS 510Policy, Organization & Financing of Health Care

3.0

NURS 521Ethics in Health Care

3.0

NURS 530Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology

3.0

NURS 535Principles of Teaching and Learning (formerly NURS 600)

3.0

NURS 540Research Utilization

3.0

NURS 561Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

3.0

Total Credit Hours:21.0

FNP Core

NURS 601FNP Bridge Course

3.0

NURS 660Roles in Advanced Practice Nursing

1.0

NURS 662APrimary Care Pediatric Patient: Theory

1.0

NURS 662BPrimary Care Pediatric Patient: Theory

1.0

NURS 662L-APrimary Care Pediatric Patient: Practicum

1.0

NURS 662L-BPrimary Care Pediatric Patient: Practicum

1.0

NURS 663APrimary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Theory

1.5

NURS 663BPrimary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Theory

1.5

NURS 663L-APrimary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Practicum

1.5

NURS 663L-BPrimary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Practicum

1.5

NURS 664APrimary Care Women's Health: Theory

1.0

NURS 664BPrimary Care Women's Health: Theory

1.0

NURS 664L-APrimary Care Women's Health: Practicum

1.0

NURS 664L-BPrimary Care Women's Health: Practicum

1.0

NURS 665ACare Management and Coordination: Theory

1.0

NURS 665BCare Management and Coordination: Theory

1.0

NURS 668L-AAdvanced Health Care Residency

1.5

NURS 668L-BAdvanced Health Care Residency

1.5

NURS 670Innovation in Nursing Healthcare Systems

3.0

NURS 680Advanced Health and Physical Assessment for the FNP Student

3.0

NURS 690ACulminating Experience I

1.5

NURS 690BCulminating Experience II

1.5

Total Credit Hours:32.0

Total Credit Hours: 53.0

Total Credit Hours: 53.0

Program Credit Distribution

MSN with Family Nurse Practitioner Track

                 

Core Nursing Semester Credits:

27.0

 

Family Nurse Practitioner Track Semester Credits:

26.0

 

Total Program Semester Credits:

53.0

 

MSN with Family Nurse Practitioner Track Program Costs

For program costs, please see the Graduate Tuition and Fees section.