Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

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Nursing (BSN, LNBSN, ADN, RNBSN, MSN, RNMSN, Post Masters Certs, DNP) Master of Science in Nursing

Program Description

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.

Degree Awarded

Master of Science in Nursing

Credits Required

Number of Semesters/Trimesters to Complete

Instructional Months

Instructional Weeks

CIP Code

51.3805

SOC Code

29-1141.00, 25-1072.00, 11-9111.00

Pace and Track Information

TRACK AND PACE NAME	NUMBER OF CREDITS REQUIRED	CAMPUS OR MODALITY	NUMBER OF SEMESTERS/TRIMESTERS	NUMBER OF INSTRUCTIONAL WEEKS	NUMBER OF MONTHS FOR COMPLETION	CIP CODE	SOC CODES
MSNFNP Accelerated	53	Distance Education	5	80	20	51.3805	29-1171.00, 29-1141.00, 25-1072.00, 11-9111.00
MSNFNP Working Professional	53	Distance Education	8	128	32	51.3805	29-1171.00, 29-1141.00, 25-1072.00, 11-9111.00

* Program length may vary. WCU distance education programs are delivered out of the Orange County and Texas campuses, and may not be available to residents in all states.

Campuses

West Coast University - Orange County, West Coast University - Dallas

Program Delivery Mode

Online

Academic Calendar

8 Week Academic Calendar

Program Information and Disclosures

APRN Program RN Licensure Disclosure

Students must hold an active, unencumbered RN license from a WCU State-approved program and complete their clinical practicum in their State of residence [California, Texas, or Florida]. Students must identify a clinical site in their State of residence with which the university can execute a clinical affiliation agreement.

APRN Program Predictor Exam

Each student within the APRN program will take a predictor exam within their final course prior to graduation. Each student will have TWO (2) attempts to meet the benchmark which is graded on a Pass/No Pass scale. Only students who meet the benchmark will be given a "Pass" (P) for the course.

Students who achieve a No Pass" (NP) grade will retake their final course at no additional cost or units the following term. Additionally, students that need to retake will not be impacted by the max fail policy.