Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Program Overview
The MSN-FNP program is a hybrid format program that can be completed in 20 months. The program covers a wide range of topics, including advanced practice nursing, health assessment, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and leadership. Graduates are qualified to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Program Outline
Outline:
Course Schedule:
- The MSN-FNP program is offered in a hybrid format, with classes meeting online once a week and in person every other weekend.
- The program can be completed in 20 months.
Individual Modules:
Module 1: Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing
Students also learn about health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
Module 3: Pharmacology
Module 5: Advanced Health Assessment
This module builds on the skills learned in Module 2 and focuses on advanced assessment techniques, including diagnostic testing and interpretation.
Module 6: Primary Care Management of Adults
Module 8: Primary Care Management of Children
This module covers the diagnosis, management, and treatment of common health problems in children, from infants to adolescents.
Module 9: Leadership and Advocacy
This module prepares students for leadership roles in healthcare and teaches them how to advocate for their patients and the profession.
Module 10: Capstone
The capstone project is a culminating experience that allows students to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned throughout the program to a real-world problem.
Assessment:
- Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including exams, quizzes, assignments, and presentations.
- The program uses a competency-based assessment system, which means that students must demonstrate mastery of specific skills and knowledge in order to progress.
Teaching:
- The program is taught by experienced faculty who are experts in their field.
- The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, case studies, and simulations.
- The program has a strong focus on active learning and student engagement.
Careers:
- Graduates of the MSN-FNP program are qualified to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices.
- FNPs are in high demand, and the job outlook for FNPs is excellent.
- The MSN-FNP program prepares graduates for a variety of career paths, including:
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Other:
- The MSN-FNP program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- The program is offered in Fort Worth, Texas.
- The program is designed to prepare students to sit for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification exam.
