Nursing (MSN-FNP), Master of Science Degree - Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Program Location
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Distance Education/Online |
Program Credits
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53 Credits
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Program Length
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9 Trimesters, 144 Instructional Weeks
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Time to Complete
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36 Months
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*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 500 | Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 510 | Policy Organization and Financing Healthcare | 3 |
| NURS 521 | Ethics in Healthcare | 3 |
| NURS 530A | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 1.5 |
| NURS 530B | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 1.5 |
| NURS 535 | Principles of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| NURS 540 | Research Utilization | 3 |
| NURS 561 | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21.0 |
FNP Core
| NURS 601A | APRN Bridge course | 1.5 |
| NURS 601B | APRN Bridge course | 1.5 |
| NURS 660 | Advanced Practice Nursing Role | 1 |
| NURS 662A | Primary Care Pediatric Patient: Theory | 1 |
| NURS 662B | Primary Care Pediatric Patient: Theory | 1 |
| NURS 662L-A | Primary Care Pediatric Patient: Practicum | 1 |
| NURS 662L-B | Primary Care Pediatric Patient: Practicum | 1 |
| NURS 663A | Primary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Theory | 1.5 |
| NURS 663B | Primary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Theory | 1.5 |
| NURS 663L-A | Primary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Practicum | 1.5 |
| NURS 663L-B | Primary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Practicum | 1.5 |
| NURS 664A | Primary Care Women's Health Theory | 1 |
| NURS 664B | Primary Care Women's Health Theory | 1 |
| NURS 664L-A | Primary Care Women's Health: Practicum | 1 |
| NURS 664L-B | Primary Care Women's Health Practicum | 1 |
| NURS 665A | Care Management and Coordination - Theory | 1 |
| NURS 665B | Care Management and Coordination - Theory | 1 |
| NURS 668L-A | Advanced Health Care Residency | 1.5 |
| NURS 668L-B | Advanced Health Care Residency | 1.5 |
| NURS 676A | Advanced Pharmacology - APRN specific | 1.5 |
| NURS 676B | Advanced Pharmacology - APRN specific | 1.5 |
| NURS 680A | Advanced Health/Physical Assessment - APRN specific | 1.5 |
| NURS 680B | Advanced Health/Physical Assessment - APRN specific | 1.5 |
| NURS 691A | Culminating Experience I | 1.5 |
| NURS 691B | Culminating 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
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Core Nursing Semester Credits:
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21.0
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Family Nurse Practitioner Track Semester Credits:
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32.0
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Total Program Semester Credits:
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53.0
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MSN with Family Nurse Practitioner Track Program Costs
For program costs, please see the Graduate Tuition and Fees section.