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

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Degree Requirements — 48 Credits

See “Nursing M.S.”.

Prerequisites: Undergraduate Research, Undergraduate Physical Assessment Course

Degree Requirements

Required Major Core Credits — 12 hours

NURS 504	Quality and Safety in Health Care Systems	3
NURS 507	Policy, Leadership, and Nursing Issues	3
NURS 601	Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing	3
NURS 606	Research and Evidence-based Practice in Nursing	3

FNP Emphasis — 36 hours

NURS 610	Health Assessment	3
NURS 612	Advanced Pharmacology	4
NURS 614	Advanced Pathophysiology	3
NURS 624	Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Advanced Practice of Nursing	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

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