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 (12 credits)
| CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| MSNV 601 | Research and Ethics in Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| MSNV 603 | Systems, Policy, & Contextualization: Impact on Healthcare | 3 |
| MSNV 604 | Cultural Understanding and Population Health | 3 |
| MSNV 614 | Informatics and Technology in Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
FNP Specialty
Trimester 2 (9 credits)
| CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| MSNV 605 | Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| MSNV 619 | Physical Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice Didactic & Practicum (45 hours of virtual simulation lab work) | 3 |
| MSNV 620 | Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
Trimester 3 (10 credits)
| CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| MSNV 623 | Primary Care and Differential Diagnosis | 3 |
| MSNV 625 | Primary Care for Disease Prevention & Wellness | 2 |
| MSNV 627 | Clinical Intensive 1 (on campus, 3 days) | 1 |
| MSNV 641 | Primary Care Practicum 1 & Seminar (180 directly supervised clinical hours) | 4 |
Trimester 4 (11 credits)
| CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| MSNV 628 | Primary Care of Childbearing Families & Children | 3 |
| MSNV 632 | Clinical Intensive 2 (on campus, 3 days) | 1 |
| MSNV 638 | Primary Care of Special Populations | 3 |
| MSNV 642 | Primary Care Practicum 2 (180 directly supervised clinical hours) | 4 |
Trimester 5 (11 credits)
| CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| MSNV 600 | Value-driven Leadership Roles and Implications for Care | 3 |
| MSNV 636 | Clinical Intensive 3 (on campus, 3 days) | 1 |
| MSNV 643 | Primary Care Practicum 3 (225 directly supervised clinical hours) | 5 |
| MSNV 647 | Capstone (includes preparation for national certification exam) | 2 |
