Family (Individual Across the Lifespan) Nurse Practitioner, M.S.N.
Program Overview
This Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program prepares students to provide comprehensive care across the lifespan. The curriculum emphasizes outpatient care, advanced assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients in various settings. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to work as FNPs in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare organizations. The program's holistic approach and emphasis on interprofessional collaboration prepare students for successful careers in the field.
Program Outline
Outline:
Program Content:
The program prepares students to become Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) who provide care for patients across the lifespan. Students acquire advanced skills in health assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients across the lifespan in a variety of settings. The curriculum emphasizes outpatient care and provides extensive clinical experience and role preparation.
Program Structure:
The program consists of a total of 47 credits, including core courses and FNP role concentration courses. Core courses provide a foundation in advanced physiology, pathophysiology, research methods, evidence-based practice, pharmacology, health promotion, health policy, and advanced assessment and diagnosis. FNP role concentration courses focus on the specific skills and knowledge needed to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Course Schedule:
- Semester 1: Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology, Research Methods for Nursing Practice, Theoretical Basis for Role Development for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
- Semester 2: Applied Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing, Advanced Pharmacology
- Semester 3: Health Promotion and Clinical Prevention for Individual and Population Health, Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis, Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis Laboratory, Health Policy for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Semester 5: Family Nurse Practitioner II, Family Nurse Practitioner II Clinical
- Semester 6: Family Nurse Practitioner III, Family Nurse Practitioner III Clinical
Individual Modules:
- Core Courses:
- Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology: This course provides a comprehensive review of human physiology and pathophysiology.
- Research Methods for Nursing Practice: This course introduces students to research methods and their application to nursing practice.
- Applied Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing: This course teaches students how to critically appraise and apply evidence-based practice to improve patient care.
- Advanced Pharmacology: This course covers the pharmacology of commonly prescribed medications.
- Theoretical Basis for Role Development for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: This course explores the theoretical foundations of advanced practice nursing.
- Health Policy for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: This course examines health policy issues relevant to advanced practice nursing.
- Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis: This course focuses on the advanced assessment and diagnosis of patients across the lifespan.
- Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis Laboratory: This laboratory provides students with hands-on experience in advanced assessment and diagnosis techniques.
- FNP Role Concentration Courses:
- Family Nurse Practitioner II & II Clinical: These courses build upon the knowledge and skills learned in FNP I and I Clinical, with a focus on more complex health conditions and patient populations.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, case studies, simulations, and clinical experiences.
Faculty:
The program's faculty are experienced Family Nurse Practitioners with expertise in a variety of clinical areas.
Unique Approaches:
The program emphasizes a holistic approach to patient care, focusing on the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients. The program also emphasizes interprofessional collaboration and teamwork.
Careers:
Career Paths:
Graduates of the program are prepared to work as Family Nurse Practitioners in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, private practices, and public health agencies.
Career Opportunities:
FNPs are in high demand and enjoy a wide range of career opportunities.
