Program Overview

Introduction to the MSN Nurse Practitioner Program

The MSN Nurse Practitioner program is designed to prepare nurse practitioners for critical roles in healthcare systems. With access to healthcare becoming a reality for millions, nurse practitioners are at the forefront of delivering primary care services, performing procedures, and enjoying more autonomy and a broader scope of practice.

Program Overview

The program offers four distinct specialty tracks to obtain an MSN degree, with the option to add a Nurse Educator Certificate. The specialty tracks include:

• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Graduates are prepared to care for adolescents, adults, and the elderly, emphasizing disease prevention, health promotion, and management of patients with acute and chronic multi-system health problems.
• MSN Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP): The MSN AGACNP assumes a critical role in healthcare systems, delivering care for patients with complex health needs in diverse settings.
• Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: Graduates are prepared as pediatric primary care specialists to diagnose, treat, and deliver care for newborns, children, and young adults.
• Dual MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner + Nurse Educator Certificate: Graduates are prepared to care for adolescents, adults, and the elderly, with an emphasis on disease prevention, health promotion, and management of patients with acute and chronic multi-system health problems, and are also prepared to function in educational settings.
• Dual MSN Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner + Nurse Educator Certificate: Graduates are prepared as pediatric primary care specialists and are also prepared to function in educational settings.
• Family Nurse Practitioner: Graduates are prepared to provide primary healthcare services to families and individuals of all ages.
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: This clinical specialty program focuses on advanced nursing practice for individuals, families, and communities with psychiatric and/or mental health programs.
• Dual MSN Family Nurse Practitioner + Nurse Educator Certificate: Graduates are prepared to provide primary healthcare services to families and individuals of all ages and are also prepared to function in educational settings.
• Dual MSN Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner + Nurse Educator Certificate: Graduates are prepared for advanced nursing practice in psychiatric and/or mental health programs and are also prepared to function in educational settings.

Program Details

• The program consists of 6 semesters for MSN NP programs.
• Credits required:
  • 45 credits for Adult-Gero and Pedi NP and Psych MSN programs.
  • 49 credits for Family MSN program.
  • 9 semesters for Dual MSN NP and Nurse Educator programs.
  • 61 credits for Dual Adult-Gero + Nurse Ed, Pedi + Nurse Ed, and Psych MSN + Nurse Ed programs.
  • 65 credits for Dual Family MSN + Nurse Ed program.

Licensing Eligibility

Program graduates are qualified to apply for national certification in their specialty areas and for state certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).