The post master's certificate entry into the Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) program is designed for Masters prepared nurses that wish to expand their scope of practice. This hybrid program prepares advanced practice nurses to become board-certified family nurse practitioners with a special focus on practicum experiences in rural and/or medically underserved settings. For students applying for the Post-Masters Certificate Program, admission may occur throughout the year on a case-by-case basis.
Year 1 - Spring
| NURS 5330 | Physiology and Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Year 1 - Fall
| NURS 6340 | Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion | 3 |
| NURS 6340L | Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion for Family Practice Lab | 1 |
| NURS 6420 | Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Year 2 - Spring
| NURS 5610 | Advanced Practice Nursing: Family Practice I | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Year 2 - Summer
| NURS 5615 | Advanced Practice Nursing: Family Practice II | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4.5 |
Year 2 - Fall
| NURS 5355 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| NURS 5620 | Advanced Practice Nursing: Family Practice III | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Total Credit Hours: 30.5
Total Credit Hours 30.5 (see note below)
Total Practicum Hours = 750
Total Laboratory Hours = 45
NOTE:
Students who have already completed Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment at an advanced practice level, as part of their initial MSN plan, may request a waiver of these courses if completed within three years of application to the FNP-PMC option. Courses requested for waiver will be analyzed in comparison to the requirements of FranU’s MSN-FNP program.
Courses will only be waived if they meet the required course objectives, are deemed equivalent by the FNP faculty workgroup, and were passed by the applicant with a grade of B or above. Courses specific to FNP practice, which include the final 18 credit hours listed above, must be completed to qualify for post-master’s certification and sit for the certification exam.