NURS-NUFP - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration, M.S.N.
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The Family Nurse Practitioner concentration prepares graduates to provide comprehensive primary health care services to individuals from infancy through adulthood. FNP's are prepared to provide holistic care to individuals and families with acute and chronic illnesses. FNP's provide preventive health services, patient education, disease management, illness prevention, and other kinds of care provided within the context of family and community. Family Nurse Practitioners are among those who, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), contribute significantly to providing health care to underserved populations residing in both urban and rural settings. At the completion the graduate will be qualified to sit for a national certification as an FNP which will enable them to apply for licensure in their state of clinical practice
Coursework
MSN Core Courses: 12 hours
Advanced Practice Concentration Required Courses: 10 hours
Required Concentration Courses: 23 hours
Total: 45 hours
Total Contact Practice Hours: 750