Nursing (MSN-FNP), Master of Science Degree - Family Nurse Practitioner Track
| Program Location * |
Distance Education/Online |
| Program Credits |
53 Credits |
| Program Length |
5 Trimesters, 80 Instructional Weeks
or
8 Trimesters, 128 Instructional Weeks
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| Time to Complete |
20 Months or 32 Months |
* Program length may vary. WCU distance education programs may not be available to residents in all states.
Clinical Hour Requirement: this track requires a total of 600 precepted clinical hours (prior to Fall 1) and a total of 540 precepted clinical hours (Starting Fall 1).
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 29-1141.00, 25-1072.00, 29-1171.00
College of Nursing Mission:
The mission of the College of Nursing is to provide evidence-based and innovative nursing education to culturally diverse learners; preparing nurses to provide quality and compassionate care that is responsive to the needs of the community and the global society.
Family Nurse Practitioner Program Purpose:
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is a registered nurse educated at the Master’s level as a nurse practitioner. The focus of care for the FNP is children and adults of all ages, in the context of the family unit. The FNP is educated to provide high-quality, continual, and comprehensive wellness and illness care to children and adults by providing preventive health services, patient education, disease management, and illness prevention. The FNP is prepared to implement evidence-based practice guidelines and to critically analyze and adapt healthcare interventions based on individualized assessments of individual/family needs. The FNP practices in the context of community, with broad knowledge, sensitivity, and awareness of the specific needs of people from diverse populations and cultural backgrounds. Family nurse practitioners practice primarily in ambulatory care settings
MSN-FNP Curriculum-Online - Prior to Fall I 2024
A student in the MSN Family Nurse Practitioner online program at West Coast University participates in two (2) On-site Intensive (OSI) weekends. The OSI brings students to campus to learn, practice and demonstrate essential hands-on skills and competencies needed by nurse practitioners.
MSN Core
| NURS 500 | Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 510 | Policy, Organization, and Financing in Healthcare | 3 |
| NURS 521 | Ethics in Healthcare | 3 |
| NURS 535 | Principles of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| NURS 540 | Research Utilization | 3 |
| NURS 561 | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
FNP Core
| NURS 530 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology - APRN | 3 |
| NURS 676 | Advanced Pharmacology - APRN | 3 |
| NURS 679 | Primary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Theory | 3 |
| NURS 679L-A | Primary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Practicum I | 2 |
| NURS 679L-B | Primary Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Practicum II | 2 |
| NURS 681 | Advanced Health/Physical Assessment and Lab - APRN | 4 |
| NURS 682 | Care Coordination and Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse | 3 |
| NURS 682L-A | Advanced Healthcare Residency I | 2 |
| NURS 682L-B* | Advanced Healthcare Residency II | 2 |
| NURS 684 | Primary Care Women's Health: Theory | 2 |
| NURS 684L | Primary Care Women's Health: Practicum | 2 |
| NURS 685 | Primary Pediatric Care: Theory | 2 |
| NURS 685L | Primary Pediatric Care: Practicum | 2 |
| NURS 691A | Culminating Experience I | 1.5 |
| NURS 691B | Culminating Experience II | 1.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 35.0 |
*NURS 682L-BR – Taken if student is unsuccessful in NURS 682L-B
Total Credit Hours: 53.0
MSN-FNP Curriculum-Online - Effective Fall I 2024
A student in the MSN Family Nurse Practitioner online program at West Coast University participates in two (2) On-site Intensive (OSI) weekends. The OSI brings students to campus to learn, practice and demonstrate essential hands-on skills and competencies needed by nurse practitioners.
MSN Core
| MSNC 500 | Nursing Roles in Policy, Ethics, & Finance | 3 |
| MSNC 505 | Scholarship for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| MSNC 510 | Advanced Nursing Technologies & Collaborative Care | 3 |
| MSNC 515 | Health Promotion and Disease Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
FNP Core
| MSNR 550 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| MSNR 555 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
| MSNR 560 | Advanced Health & Physical Assessment | 3 |
| MSNF 600 | Family Primary Care: Introduction to Advanced Practice | 2 |
| MSNF 605 | Family Primary Care: Clinical Reasoning & Differential Diagnosis | 3 |
| MSNF 610 | Adult Gerontology Primary Care: Health I | 2 |
| MSNF 610C | Adult Gerontology Primary Care: Practicum I | 2 |
| MSNF 620 | Adult Gerontology Primary Care: Health II | 2 |
| MSNF 620C | Adult Gerontology Primary Care: Practicum II | 2 |
| MSNF 630 | Women's and Reproductive Health | 3 |
| MSNF 630C | Women's and Reproductive Health Practicum | 2 |
| MSNF 640 | Pediatric & Adolescent Health | 3 |
| MSNF 640C | Pediatric & Adolescent Health Practicum | 2 |
| MSNF 650 | Family Primary Care: Intensive I | 2 |
| MSNF 650C | Family Primary Care: Residency I | 2 |
| MSNF 660 | Family Primary Care: Intensive II | 2 |
| MSNF 660C | Family Primary Care: Residency II | 2 |
| MSNF 680 | Family Primary Care: Transition to Advanced Practice | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 41 |
Total Credit Hours: 53.0
Program Credit Distribution
MSN with Family Nurse Practitioner Track
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Core Nursing Semester Credits:
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12.0
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Family Nurse Practitioner Track Semester Credits:
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41.0
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Total Program Semester Credits:
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53.0
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MSN with Family Nurse Practitioner Track Program Costs
For program costs, please see the Graduate Tuition and Fees section.