Nursing M.S. — Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Emphasis

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Degree Requirements — 45-48 Credits

See “Nursing M.S.”.

Prerequisites: Undergraduate Research, Undergraduate Physical Assessment Course

Degree Requirements

Required Major Core Credits — 9 hours

NURS 507	Leadership and Nursing Issues	3
NURS 600	Nursing Theory	3
NURS 605	Nursing Research	3

Successful completion of a comprehensive exam is required to complete the Master of Science program.

FNP Emphasis (33 hours)

NURS 610	Health Assessment	3
NURS 612	Advanced Pharmacology	4
NURS 614	Advanced Pathophysiology	3
NURS 640	Health Care of Families I	4
NURS 645	Health Care of Families II	4
NURS 650	Health Care of Families III	4
NURS 680	Advanced Practice Role Practicum	1 - 9
NURS 690	Advanced Professional Role	2

NURS 680: Take 9 hours

Required Emphasis Credits — 36-39 hours

Research Requirement (3-6 hours)

NURS 699	Thesis	1 - 6
	or
NURS 691	Applied Nursing Research	3