Post-MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Curriculum
Below is an outline of your curriculum for the Post-MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate program. With a blend of didactic courses online and a few on-campus visits, you will be prepared for the next chapter in your nursing career. Students will complete a total of 585 clinical hours.
FNP Specialty
Trimester 1 (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 2 (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 3 (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 4 (8 credits)
| CODE |
TITLE |
CREDITS |
| 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 |
