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Registered Nurse to 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

158

Number of Semesters/Trimesters to Complete

7

Instructional Months

28

Instructional Weeks

112

CIP Code

51.3805

SOC Code

29-1171.00, 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

RN to MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Accelerated

158

Distance Education

7

112

28

51.3805

 29-1171.00,

29-1141.00,

25-1072.00,

11-9111.00

RN to MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Working Professional

158

Distance Education

11

176

44

51.3805

29-1171.00,

29-1141.00,

25-1072.00,

11-9111.00

Campuses

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

Program Delivery Mode

Online

Academic Calendar

8 Week Academic Calendar

Program Information and Disclosures

RN Licensure Disclosure:
RNs must have an active and unobstructed license in their state of residence before starting their clinical courses with which the university can execute a clinical affiliation agreement. RNs who wish to complete their clinical hours in CA or TX (or another approved state) will be required to apply for a license in that state before starting their clinical. All students must submit proof of health insurance before starting their clinical and cannot do their clinicals in non-approved states.