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 (Essentials Domain 1,2; CC 1,2).
- Use technology and information systems to inform clinical practice and evaluate health care quality outcomes (Essentials Domain 8; CC 8).
- Translate existing evidence to improve health outcomes and advanced nursing practice across settings (Essentials Domain 4; CC 4).
- Communicate and collaborate interprofessionally to manage, coordinate, and improve care across settings (Essentials Domain 2,6; CC 2,6 ).
- Demonstrate leadership to promote improved access, quality, and cost-effective health care by applying principles of organizational and systems theory (Essentials Domain 5,10; CC 5,10).
- Evaluate policies that affect healthcare organizations and systems to promote individual, family, and population health (Essentials Domain 3,7; CC 3,7).
- Integrate ethical principles and advocacy strategies to influence health and health care in diverse, equitable and/or inclusive environments (Essentials Domain 1,9; CC 1,9).
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.