Online Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Course Curriculum
The Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN FNP) program aims to produce graduates who provide family-oriented, evidence-based primary healthcare to a high standard within multicultural contexts.
Our graduates can:
- Consult and make referrals within interdisciplinary practices.
- Develop thorough, accurate medical histories with their patients through examinations, performance and/or interpretation of diagnostic tests, and recording of data.
- Establish and implement care plans based on patient needs and monitor ongoing effectiveness.
- Promote healthy living habits and provide advice about preventive care.
- Produce graduate-level research of superior quality that can withstand peer review.
- Act as a professional leader and patient advocate at the local, regional, national, or global level.
Semester I | |
N619 ONL Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
N671 ONL Advanced Physical Assessment | 2 |
N671L Advanced Physical Assessment Lab (with 3-day on-campus intensive) | 1 |
N677 ONL Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
Total units | 9 |
Semester II | |
N672 ONL Professional Role Development for APNs | 2 |
N676 ONL Care of Chronic & Complex Conditions | 3 |
N674 ONL Health Protection, Promotion & Screening | 3 |
Total units | 8 |
Semester III | |
N670 ONL Family Centered Advanced Practice Nsng | 2 |
N675 ONL Care of Acute & Episodic Conditions | 3 |
N675L ONL Care of Acute & Episodic Conditions Lab | 1 |
N678L Clinical Practicum (210 hours) | 4 |
Total units | 10 |
Semester IV | |
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N626 ONL Theoretical Foundations for APNs | 3 |
N601 ONL Research Methods | 3 |
N679L Clinical Practicum (210 hours) | 4 |
Total units | 10 |
Semester V | |
N606 ONL Synthesis Project | 3 |
N602 ONL Analysis of Health Policy Issues | 3 |
N680L ONL Internship (210 hours) (with 3-day on-campus intensive) | 6 |
Total units | 12 |
Total Program Units | 49 Units |
Samuel Merritt University FNP students in the online program are required to attend two on-campus intensives at the Sacramento campus: Session 1 in semester when N671/671L Advanced Physical Assessment is taught; Session 2 in semester when N680L Internship is taught. For those attending full-time, these occur in Semester 2 and Semester 5, respectively. For those attending part-time, they occur in Semester 3 and Semester 6, respectively. Each session meets Friday to Sunday for a total of 24 hours.