Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN)

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Program at a Glance

22 Month Master's Degree
49 Total Credits

1 Course Per Term
5 Week Terms

On Campus and Online
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Degree Overview

Aspiring to make an even greater impact on the healthcare system and your patients' lives? The MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner concentration is tailored for nurses who aspire to take on a more comprehensive role in patient care. Through this program, students gain the knowledge and skills to diagnose illnesses, prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, and perform physical exams for patients of all ages.

The online format of ECPI University’s program allows flexibility for busy schedules, while its comprehensive curriculum ensures graduates are prepared to provide primary care and specialty nursing services in various healthcare settings.

Knowledge and Skills

Graduates should grow in the following areas:

  • Diagnosis and Treatment:
    Gain expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses in patients of all ages.
  • Advanced Physical Assessment:
    Refine your skills in performing comprehensive physical examinations to accurately diagnose and monitor patient health.
  • Primary Care Management:
    Learn to provide comprehensive primary care, including preventive care, health promotion strategies, and chronic disease management.

University Benefits

Advanced Nursing Education

Earning an MSN degree builds on the foundational education of a BSN, offering advanced knowledge, skills, and preparation for specialized and leadership roles in nursing.

Comprehensive Preparation

The program equips you with skills and knowledge needed to become an advanced practice nurse, focusing on Family Nurse Practitioners. It covers various topics, including patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescription, and care coordination.

Flexible Learning

With both on-campus and online/campus-hybrid options available, this program caters to your location, needs, and preferences.

Campus Locations

Online

Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN) Curriculum

the family nurse practitioner program will be able to perform as a primary care provider in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses in patients across the lifespan.

Advanced Practice

Prepares you to treat patients of all ages, diagnosing illnesses, prescribing drugs, ordering diagnostic tests, and performing physical exams.

Leadership in Nursing

Family Nurse Practitioner students develop leadership skills to manage and educate healthcare teams and improve patient care.

53 Total Credit Hours | View Complete Curriculum Information

Admission Requirements

  1. Complete a personal interview with admissions.
     
  2. Complete a graduate application for admission and enrollment agreement.
     
  3. Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and from an academic institution recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
     
  4. Undergraduate coursework. Applicants who do not have previous undergraduate coursework in statistics, health assessment, or research may be required to complete one or more prerequisite courses prior to acceptance in the graduate program.
     
  5. Undergraduate cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
     
  6. Current resume and unencumbered RN license. Each applicant submits a current resume that indicates current nursing work experience in the field in the last 3 years.

Institutional Accreditation

ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. ECPI University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.

Questions about the accreditation of ECPI University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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