Family Nurse Practitioner
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) curriculum focuses on giving comprehensive wellness and illness care to individuals of all ages.
The FNP provides disease management, health promotion, and health education. The FNP manages and treats individuals with acute and chronic illnesses in settings such as clinics, outpatient offices, and more.
Graduates will be eligible to take the certification exam and assume leadership roles for the targeted populations.
Students come to campus one time per semester during the three practicum courses to learn “hands on” skills.
Curriculum
First Year
| Course | Semester |
|---|---|
| 500 Theoretical Foundations (3) | Fall |
| 710 Biostats 8 weeks (3) | Fall |
| 759 Informatics 8 weeks (3) | Fall |
| 726 Analysis of EBP (3) | Spring |
| 707 EPI/Health Promotion (3) | Spring |
Second Year
| Course | Semester |
|---|---|
| 509 Adv Health Assessment (3) | Fall |
| 519 Adv Patho (3) | Fall |
| 511 Differential Diagnosis (3) | Spring |
| 529 Adv Pharm (3) | Spring |
| 816 Finance and Leadership (4) | Summer |
Third Year
| Course | Semester |
|---|---|
| 753 Ethics, Policy and Law (3) | Fall |
| 556.15 Family Health Mngt II (3T) + (1.5 Prac) | Fall |
| 557 Family Health Mngt III (3T) + (1.5 Prac) | Spring |
| 756 DEI in Systems and Patient Populations (3) | Summer |
Fourth Year
| Course | Semester |
|---|---|
| 555.15 Family Health Mngt I (3T) + (1.5 Prac) | Fall |
| 642 FNP Practicum IV (1T) (3.5 Prac) | Spring |