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 | |
| N601 Research Methods | 3 |
| N626 Theoretical Foundations for APRNs | 3 |
| N672 Professional Role Development for APRNs | 1 |
| N670 Family Centered Advanced Practice Nsng | 2 |
| Total units | 9.0
|
| Semester II | |
| N671 Advanced Health Assessment | 2 |
| N671L Advanced Physical Assessment Lab | 1 |
| N619 Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| N674 Health Protection, Promotion & Screening | 3 |
| Total units | 9.0
|
| Semester III | |
| N602 Analysis of Health Policy Issues | 3 |
| N677 Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
| N678L Clinical Practicum (210 hours) | 2 |
| Total units | 8.0
|
| Semester IV | |
| N673 Professional Advocacy for Entry to Adv Pract Role | 1 |
| N675 Care of Acute & Episodic Conditions | 3 |
| N675L Care of Acute & Episodic Conditions Lab | 1 |
| N679L Clinical Practicum (210 hours) | 6 |
| Total units | 11.0
|
| Semester V | |
| N606 Synthesis Project | 3 |
| N676 Care of Chronic & Complex Conditions | 3 |
| N680L Internship (210 hrs) | 6 |
| Total units | 12.0 |
| 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.