Program Overview

Master of Science in Nursing Degree (MSN)

Family Nurse Practitioner - Part-Time

The Master of Science in Nursing Degree (MSN) with a specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in advanced nursing practice. All courses in the MSN program are offered in a synchronous online format, unless otherwise noted.

Applicability

This program is applicable only for students enrolled prior to Fall 2025.

Sample Course Sequence

The following is a sample course sequence for the MSN program:

First Semester

• ID: NUR5000
  • Course Name: Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice: Expanded Practice, Communication, and Collaboration
  • Credits: 4
• ID: NUR5005
  • Course Name: Population Health in a Global Society, Legislation and Social Policy
  • Credits: 3

Second Semester

• ID: MED5000
  • Course Name: Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology
  • Credits: 3
• ID: NUR6000
  • Course Name: Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice
  • Credits: 3

Third Semester

• ID: MED5005
  • Course Name: Advanced Clinical Pharmacology
  • Credits: 3
• ID: NUR6010
  • Course Name: Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
  • Credits: 3

Fourth Semester

• ID: NUR6030
  • Course Name: Primary Care for Adolescents and Adult Patients
  • Credits: 3
• ID: NUR6035
  • Course Name: Clinical I: Advanced Practice Nursing in Adolescents and Adults Care
  • Credits: 4

Fifth Semester

• ID: NUR6040
  • Course Name: Primary Care for Geriatric Patients
  • Credits: 3
• ID: NUR6045
  • Course Name: Clinical II: Advanced Practice Nursing in Geriatric Care
  • Credits: 3

Sixth Semester

• ID: NUR6050
  • Course Name: Primary Care for Pediatric Patients
  • Credits: 3
• ID: NUR6055
  • Course Name: Clinical III: Advanced Practice Nursing in Pediatric Care
  • Credits: 2

Seventh Semester

• ID: NUR6060
  • Course Name: Primary Care for Maternal-Child
  • Credits: 3
• ID: NUR6065
  • Course Name: Clinical IV: Advanced Practice Nursing in Women's Health and Perinatal Care
  • Credits: 3
• ID: NUR7035
  • Course Name: Advanced Practice Nursing in Family Practice Capstone
  • Credits: 3

Program Requirements

A total of 46 semester credits are required for graduation. The program includes 630 clinical practice hours and simulation training, which will be conducted both on campus and virtually.