Family Nurse Practitioner
About
Graduates of the MSN family nurse practitioners (FNP) track are equipped to treat common acute and chronic conditions of people of all ages. Another major emphasis of the FNP is health, wellness, and preventive care. Graduates are employed in local health departments, family health centers, local hospitals, nursing homes, as well as specialized areas.
Curriculum
The curriculum includes a combination NP courses and track specific clinical courses that build on the general core.
These courses are the general core.
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 605 |
Foundations for Advanced Practice |
3 |
| NURS 606 |
Health Care Systems |
3 |
| NURS 609 |
Research Design and Professional Writing |
3 |
| NURS 651 |
Evidence Based Nursing for Advanced Practice |
3 |
| NURS 652 |
Statistics | 3 |
| NURS 654 |
Informatics in Health Care |
3 |
| NURS 657 |
Health Promotion and Illness Prevention Across the Lifespan |
3 |
The NP core curricula consists of the following in the FNP track.
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 600 |
Genetics | 2 |
| NURS 611 |
Nursing Pharmacology |
3 |
| NURS 604 |
Transition to Practice |
2 |
| NURS 653 |
Advanced Practice Roles |
2 |
| NURS 655 |
Pathophysiology: Clinical Decision Making |
3 |
| NURS 656 |
Advanced Clinical Assessment |
3 |
Track specific courses:
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 601 |
Primary Care I |
3 |
| NURS 602 |
Primary Care II |
3 |
| NURS 660 |
Advanced Clinical Practice: FNP Seminar I |
2 |
| NURS 661 |
Advanced Clinical Practice: FNP Clinical I |
4 |
| NURS 662 |
Advanced Clinical Practice: FNP Clinical II |
6 |
| NURS 664 |
Common Health Problems of the Pediatric Client |
1 |
Total credit hours for FNP equal 55.
Clinical
The program requirements include 700 hours performing clinical activities. These activities are supervised by clinical preceptors in community health centers private offices, acute care settings, home health, and nursing homes. Many FNPs choose to practice in specialty areas. Many FNPs choose to practice in specialty areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to questions about the Family Nurse Practitioner Track.
Contact
Please contact the Office of Student Services at (502) 852-1196 for information on admissions and programs of study. Contact the Track Coordinator Dr. Lee Ridner via email or at (502) 852-8518 for career or clinical information.
