Nursing (MSN-FNP), Master of Science Degree - Family Nurse Practitioner Track

Program Location
Distance Education/Online
Program Credits
53 Credits
Program Length
9 Trimesters, 144 Instructional Weeks
Time to Complete
36 Months

*Program length may vary. WCU distance education programs may not be available to residents in all states.   

Clinical Hour Requirement:  this track requires a total of 650 precepted clinical hours.  

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 29-1141.00, 25-1072.00, 29-1171.00

The Institute of Medicine Future of Nursing recommendations are asking private and public funders, health care organizations, nursing education programs, and nursing associations to expand opportunities for nurses to lead and manage collaborative efforts with physicians and other members of the health care team to conduct research and to redesign and improve practice environments and health systems. These entities should also provide opportunities for nurses to diffuse successful practices. The family nurse practitioner (FNP meets the health care needs of the family by providing health assessments, direct care, and guidance, teaching, or counseling as appropriate, particularly around family self-care. The FNP typically works collaboratively with primary care physicians and other professionals within the health care system. The demand for more Nurse Practitioners continues to grow as they present a viable solution to the growing trend of fewer physicians entering the field of family practice. FNP certification is through the State of California and nationally through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

 

MSN-FNP Curriculum-Online

A student in the MSN Family Nurse Practitioner online program at West Coast University participates in two (2) 3-day On-site Intensive (OSI) weekends.  The OSI brings students to campus to learn, practice and demonstrate essential hands-on skills and competencies needed by nurse practitioners.  


(August 1, 2015 and thereafter) (To locate curriculum for courses begun prior to August 1, 2015, please see the

2015-2016 West Coast University Catalog)

MSN Core

NURS 500Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice

3

NURS 510Policy Organization and Financing Healthcare

3

NURS 521Ethics in Healthcare

3

NURS 530AAdvanced Physiology and Pathophysiology

1.5

NURS 530BAdvanced Physiology and Pathophysiology

1.5

NURS 535Principles of Teaching and Learning

3

NURS 540Research Utilization

3

NURS 561Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

3

Total Credit Hours:21.0

FNP Core

NURS 601AAPRN Bridge course

1.5

NURS 601BAPRN Bridge course

1.5

NURS 660Advanced Practice Nursing Role

1

NURS 662APrimary Care Pediatric Patient: Theory

1

NURS 662BPrimary Care Pediatric Patient: Theory

1

NURS 662L-APrimary Care Pediatric Patient: Practicum

1

NURS 662L-BPrimary Care Pediatric Patient: Practicum

1

NURS 663APrimary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Theory

1.5

NURS 663BPrimary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Theory

1.5

NURS 663L-APrimary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Practicum

1.5

NURS 663L-BPrimary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Practicum

1.5

NURS 664APrimary Care Women's Health Theory

1

NURS 664BPrimary Care Women's Health Theory

1

NURS 664L-APrimary Care Women's Health: Practicum

1

NURS 664L-BPrimary Care Women's Health Practicum

1

NURS 665ACare Management and Coordination - Theory

1

NURS 665BCare Management and Coordination - Theory

1

NURS 668L-AAdvanced Health Care Residency

1.5

NURS 668L-BAdvanced Health Care Residency

1.5

NURS 676AAdvanced Pharmacology - APRN specific

1.5

NURS 676BAdvanced Pharmacology - APRN specific

1.5

NURS 680AAdvanced Health/Physical Assessment - APRN specific

1.5

NURS 680BAdvanced Health/Physical Assessment - APRN specific

1.5

NURS 691ACulminating Experience I

1.5

NURS 691BCulminating Experience II

1.5

Total Credit Hours:32.0

Total Credit Hours: 53.0

Total Credit Hours: 53.0

Program Credit Distribution

MSN with Family Nurse Practitioner Track

                 

Core Nursing Semester Credits:

21.0

 

Family Nurse Practitioner Track Semester Credits:

32.0

 

Total Program Semester Credits:

53.0

 

MSN with Family Nurse Practitioner Track Program Costs

For program costs, please see the Graduate Tuition and Fees section.