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.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Apply critical thinking and requisite knowledge to independently design, implement, and evaluate holistic and comprehensive care across the lifespan. Use technology and information systems to inform clinical practice and evaluate health care quality outcomes.
- Translate existing evidence to improve health outcomes and advanced nursing practice across settings.
- Communicate and collaborate interprofessionally to manage, coordinate, and improve care across settings.
- Demonstrate leadership to promote improved access, quality, and cost-effective health care by applying principles of organizational and systems theory.
- Evaluate policies that affect healthcare organizations and systems to promote individual, family, and population health.
- Integrate ethical principles and advocacy strategies to influence health and health care in diverse, equitable and inclusive environments.
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.