MSN-FNP Curriculum
The Master of Science in Nursing learner-centered coursework emphasizes the application of evidence to clinical practice. MSN courses provide the foundation to practice in an advanced nursing capacity and continue academic study at the doctoral level if desired. The online program runs year-round with three trimesters per calendar year. Short-term on-campus clinical intensives are required during the last three trimesters of the program and students will complete a total of 585 clinical hours.
Core Curriculum
| CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| BSNV 499 | Online Orientation | 0 |
Trimester 1
| CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| MSNV 601 | Research and Ethics in Advanced Practice Nursing (8 weeks – Term 1) | 3 |
| MSNV 602 | Theoretical Applications in Advanced Nursing Practice Roles (8 weeks – Term 2) | 3 |
| MSNV 603 | Systems, Policy, & Contextualization: Impact on Healthcare (8 weeks – Term 1) | 3 |
| MSNV 604 | Cultural Understanding and Population Health (8 weeks – Term 2) | 3 |
FNP Specialty
Trimester 2
| CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| MSNV 605 | Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| MSNV 620 | Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| MSNV 621 | Physical Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 |
| MSNV 622 | Physical Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice Practicum (45 virtual clinical hours) | 1 |
Trimester 3
| CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| MSNV 623 | Primary Care and Differential Diagnosis | 3 |
| MSNV 624 | Primary Care Adult Practicum & Seminar (135 clinical hours) | 3 |
| MSNV 625 | Primary Care for Disease Prevention & Wellness | 2 |
| MSNV 626 | Primary Care for Disease Prevention & Wellness Practicum (45 clinical hours) | 1 |
| MSNV 627 | Clinical Intensive I (on campus, 1 week) | 1 |
Trimester 4
| CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| MSNV 628 | Primary Care of Childbearing Families & Children | 3 |
| MSNV 629 | Primary Care of Childbearing Families & Children Practicum (135 clinical hours) | 2 |
| MSNV 630 | Primary Care of Mental Health Across the Lifespan | 2 |
| MSNV 631 | Primary Care of Mental Health Across the Lifespan Practicum (45 clinical hours) | 2 |
| MSNV 632 | Clinical Intensive II (on campus, 1 week) | 1 |
Trimester 5
| CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| MSNV 600 | Value-driven Leadership Roles and Implications for Care (8 weeks – Term 1) | 3 |
| MSNV 633 | Primary Care of the Aging Adult | 2 |
| MSNV 634 | Primary Care of the Family Practicum (225 clinical hours) | 5 |
| MSNV 636 | Clinical Intensive III (on campus, 1 week) | 1 |
| MSNV 637 | Capstone (preparation for board exam) (8 weeks – Term 2) | 1 |
Interprofessional Education Coursework
All nursing students are required to complete the following no credit no charge courses.
| CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| IPEV 701 | Interprofessional Competencies Course | 0 |
| IPEV 702 | Interprofessional Activities | 0 |
