Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Track-Bridge Option

Prerequisites

• Undergraduate statistics (or evidence of completion)
• Document two years (full-time or equivalent) RN experience
• Show evidence of a minimum GPA 3.0 from an accredited nursing program

Degree Requirements (49 credits)

Required Courses (49 Credits)

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• NSG 404 - Leadership and Management in Health Care Credits: 3

• (or evidence of completion or challenge class once accepted)

• NSG 409 - Community and Public Health Nursing Credits: 3

• (or evidence of completion or challenge class once accepted)

• Both NSG 404 and NSG 409 must be taken prior to NSG 516 and NSG 517.
• NSG 510 - Advanced Family Nursing Theory I Credits: 3
• NSG 511 - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum I and Seminar Credits: 3
• NSG 512 - Advanced Family Nursing Theory II Credits: 3
• NSG 513 - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum II and Seminar Credits: 5
• NSG 515 - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum III and Seminar Credits: 5
• NSG 516 - Advanced Health Assessment Credits: 3
• NSG 517 - Advanced Role of the Nurse Credits: 1
• NSG 518 - Advanced Pharmacology Credits: 3
• NSG 601 - Quality Healthcare Improvement Credits: 3
• NSG 602 - Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare Credits: 3
• NSG 606 - Research Capstone Advisement Credits: 2
• NSG 610 - Advanced Health Policy Credits: 3
• NSG 620 - Biostatistics for the Health Sciences Credits: 3

Other Program Requirements

• Students may take NSG 404 and NSG 409 prior to matriculating.
• Students must follow their Program of Studies when registering for courses. If students wish to make a change to their Program of Studies, they must request the change in writing to the Graduate Nursing Education Program Director.
• Students must complete clinical/practicum requirements four months prior to practicum courses.