Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Bulletin: 2017-2018 Graduate Bulletin Program: Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner |
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Master of Science in NursingThe College of Nursing and Health Professions at USI strives to ensure our graduate students are successful in their professional, personal, and academic careers. Graduates of our Master of Science in Nursing program are able to integrate critical thinking, independent judgment, provide leadership, synthesize knowledge, and promote the essential values of caring in their professional and personal lives. The graduate nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, Suite 530, Washington D.C. 20036, 202/887-6791. The Graduate Nursing Program offers the following specialty areas:
Program ObjectivesThe College of Nursing and Health Professions offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science in Nursing degree. The objectives of the program are to prepare nurses at an advanced practice level who demonstrate professional leadership and foster a research climate in the practice of nursing. The graduate of the master’s degree program is a clinician, administrator, or educator who can:
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Admission RequirementsEach student submits an application to both the Office of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Nursing Program. Application must be submitted by February 1 for fall or spring admission. Applications are not reviewed until all materials have been received by the Graduate Nursing Admissions and Progression Committee. Applicants must be admitted to graduate study before their materials can be reviewed by the Graduate Nursing Admissions and Progression Committee. (See Office of Graduate Studies, Admission to Graduate Studies.) Both full-time and part-time study options are available based upon course availability. The minimum criteria for admission to the Graduate Nursing Program are:
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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)The family nurse practitioner acquires a broad base of knowledge and experience to provide direct healthcare services to people of all ages for the purposes of health promotion, health protection, disease prevention, and management of common acute and chronic illnesses. The family nurse practitioner focuses on care of patients and families, and functions primarily in ambulatory care settings. The population in primary care family practice includes newborns, infants, children, adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, adults, and the elderly. There are a total of 42 credit hours in the specialty with 665 clinical hours. The family nurse practitioner graduate is prepared to
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CurriculumTo achieve the master’s degree, all students complete the nursing core courses. Students choosing the AG-ACNP, AG-PCNP, AG-CNS, FNP, PMHNP, and NED options also complete clinical core courses. Additional courses required in each specialty are indicated. Graduate nursing clinical practice requirements may be completed in the student’s own geographic area. Each student is responsible for identifying preceptors and clinical sites. Approval of each preceptor and clinical site must be obtained from faculty prior to beginning clinical hours. A written agreement with each agency is required prior to initiating clinical experiences. Students may be required to visit campus in order to demonstrate clinical competency. Faculty also will validate clinical competency through site visits and/or conference calls with preceptors and students. | ||||
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) | ||||
Nursing Core Courses (18 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
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NURS 601 - Roles for Advanced Nursing Practice Term(s) Offered: Spring, Fall | Credits: 1 | |||
NURS 602 - Evidence-based Practice for Advanced Nursing Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring | Credits: 4 | |||
NURS 603 - Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Practice Nursing Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring | Credits: 3 | |||
NURS 604 - Population Based Care and Health Policy Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring | Credits: 3 | |||
NURS 605 - Healthcare Informatics for Advanced Nursing Practice Term(s) Offered: Spring, Summer | Credits: 3 | |||
NURS 606 - Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Systems Term(s) Offered: Spring, Summer | Credits: 4 | |||
Clinical Core Courses (9 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
NURS 617 - Advanced Concepts of Pathophysiology Term(s) Offered: Fall | Credits: 3 | |||
NURS 618 - Advanced Health Assessment Must be taken through USI, transfer credit not accepted Term(s) Offered: Summer | Credits: 3 | |||
NURS 622 - Clinical Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses Must be taken through USI, transfer credit not accepted Term(s) Offered: Spring | Credits: 3 | |||
Family Nurse Practitioner (15 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
NURS 654 - Primary Care Nursing of Families I Term(s) Offered: Fall | Credits: 5 | |||
NURS 655 - Primary Care Nursing of Families II Term(s) Offered: Spring | Credits: 5 | |||
NURS 656 - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum Term(s) Offered: Summer | Credits: 5 | |||
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