Nursing (MSN-FNP), Master of Science Degree - Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Program Location: Los Angeles Campus Only
Program Semester Credits: 53
Program Length: 5 Semesters –100 weeks
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.
Please see the Master of Nursing and Post-Master FNP Certificate Addendum for updated course information.
MSN with Family Nurse Practitioner Track Curriculum
Core Nursing Courses
| NURS 500 | Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice | 3.0 |
| NURS 510 | Policy, Organization & Financing of Health Care | 3.0 |
| NURS 521 | Ethics in Health Care | 3.0 |
| NURS 530 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 3.0 |
| NURS 540 | Research Utilization | 3.0 |
| NURS 561 | Health Promotion & Disease Prevention | 3.0 |
| NURS 570 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3.0 |
| NURS 580 | Advanced Health/Physical Assessment | 3.0 |
| NURS 690A | Culminating Experience I | 1.5 |
| NURS 690B | Culminating Experience II | 1.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27.0 |
Core Nursing Courses
| HCM 530 | Information Systems for Health Care Programs | 3.0 |
| NURS 600 | Principles of Teaching and Learning | 3.0 |
| NURS 660 | Roles in Advanced Practice Nursing | 1.0 |
| NURS 661 | Family Theory and Assessment | 2.0 |
| NURS 662 | Primary Care Across the Lifespan | 2.0 |
| NURS 663L | Primary Care Across the Lifespan Practicum | 2.0 |
| NURS 664 | Primary Care Procedures | 1.0 |
| NURS 665 | Advanced Therapeutics | 3.0 |
| NURS 667L | Advanced Therapeutics Practicum | 3.0 |
| NURS 668L | Family Nurse Practitioner Residency I | 3.0 |
| NURS 669L | Family Nurse Practitioner Residency II | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 26.0 |
Program Credit Distribution
MSN with Family Nurse Practitioner Track
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Core Nursing Semester Credits:
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27.0
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Family Nurse Practitioner Track Semester Credits:
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26.0
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Total Program Semester Credits:
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53.0
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MSN with Family Nurse Practitioner Track Progam Costs
For program costs, please see the Graduate Tuition and Fees section.