Master of Science Program in Advanced Practice Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner

Program Highlights

• Full-time study only
• Internal transfers are not allowed
• Direct contact with expert faculty in the field of family advanced practice nursing
• Prepares the student to manage direct care for patients across the lifespan
• Small student-faculty ratio
• Individualized student advisement

Program Aims

• Educate advanced practice nurses who will provide leadership in developing, implementing, and evaluating interventions which promote the highest possible quality of life for children, adolescent, adult, and older adult patients, their families, and communities
• Develop evidence-based knowledge which advances primary care practice for patients throughout the life span
• Prepare graduates to act as change agents in health care settings to promote quality and cost-effective outcomes
• Provide direction for the development of innovative primary care programs that address the health care needs of diverse populations, especially those in medically underserved urban and rural communities

Program Requirements: 58 credits, 910 clinical hours