NURTURING FAMILIES
The Family Primary Care Nurse Practitioner track Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from Morningside University prepares you for the role of an advanced practice nurse functioning as a nurse practitioner. The FNP track allows you to focus on the characteristics and issues of individuals and families in the primary care setting. In this role, you will conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat common acute illnesses and injuries, administer treatments, and manage chronic health problems.
Program Details
Credits
50
Cost per credit
$655
Online/In-Person?
Online
Term Length
4-6 Semesters
Courses
Semester 1 (11 credits)
NURS 709 Health Care Policy & Advocacy for Individuals & Populations (2 cr)
NURS 715 Quality, Safety, Informatics within Health Care Systems (3 cr)
NURS 517 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 cr)
NURS 651 Advanced Role Development (3 cr)
Semester 2 (10 credits)
NURS 518 Advanced Pharmacology (3 cr)
NURS 522 Advanced Health Assessment (3 cr)
NURS 524 Advanced Practice Skills – 3 day residency (1 cr)
NURS 530 Statistics for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 cr)
Summer Semester (10 credits)
NURS 516 Education in Practice (3 cr)
NURS 655 Adult Primary Care I (3 cr)
NURS 657 FNP Clinical Practicum I – 200-250 clinical hours (2 cr)
NURS 662 Pediatric Primary Care II (2 cr)
Semester 3 (9 credits)
NURS 533 Evidence-based Research (3 cr)
NURS 653 Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (2 cr)
NURS 658 FNP Clinical Practicum II – 200-250 clinical hours (2 cr)
NURS 661 Pediatric Primary Care I (2 cr)
Semester 4 (10 credits)
NURS 656 Adult Primary Care II (3 cr)
NURS 660 FNP Clinical Practicum III – 200-250 clinical hours (2 cr)
NURS 672 Role Transition & Certification Prep (2 cr)
NURS 686 Evidence-based Capstone – one-day residency (3 cr)
Semester 1 (6 credits)
NURS 517 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 cr)
NURS 651 Advanced Role Development (3 cr)
Semester 2 (7 credits)
NURS 518 Advanced Pharmacology (3 cr)
NURS 524 Advanced Practice Skills – three day residency (1 cr)
NURS 522 Advanced Health Assessment (3 cr)
Summer Semester (6 credits)
NURS 516 Education in Practice (3 cr)
NURS 655 Adult Primary Care I (3 cr)
Semester 3 (6 credits)
NURS 709 Health Care Policy & Advocacy for Individuals & Populations (2 cr)
NURS 657 FNP Clinical Practicum I – 200-250 clinical hours (2 cr)
NURS 661 Pediatric Primary Care I (2 cr)
Semester 4 (7 credits)
NURS 653 Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (2 cr)
NURS 656 Adult Primary Care II (3 cr)
NURS 658 FNP Clinical Practicum II – 200-250 clinical hours (2 cr)
Summer Semester (6 credits)
NURS 530 Statistics in Advanced Practice (3 cr)
NURS 715 Quality, Safety, Informatics within Health Care Systems (3 cr)
Semester 5 (5 credits)
NURS 533 Evidence-based Research (3 cr)
NURS 660 FNP Clinical Practicum III – 200-250 clinical hours (2 cr)
Semester 6 (7 credits)
NURS 662 Pediatric Primary Care II (2 cr)
NURS 672 Role Transition & Certification Prep (2 cr)
NURS 686 Evidence-based Capstone – one day residency (3 cr)
Additional Program Details
The Family Primary Care Nurse Practitioner track MSN degree from Morningside University’s Nylen School of Nursing consists of 50 total credit hours, including 23 credits from master’s core classes and 27 FNP specialty course credits. Students in this track will complete 750 clinical/practicum hours along with two on-site residencies. The curriculum prepares graduates to be eligible for national certification as a Family Primary Care Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Plans of study can be temporary and are subject to change based on availability and enrollment.
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Morningside University
Nylen School of Nursing & Health Sciences
1501 Morningside Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
