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Nursing students at D'Youville learn to work as part of a collaborative healthcare team through Interprofessional Education Labs.
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A family nurse practitioner meets the healthcare needs of the family by providing primary and specialty care for patients of all ages.
Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the program can be completed in two-years of full-time study. Upon graduation, you are eligible to take the examination for board certification.
If you’re interested in becoming a family nurse practitioner (FNP), D’Youville’s nursing program is an ideal place to start. Established in 1942, the Patricia H. Garman School of Nursing has an excellent reputation as one of the best in the region for high-quality, student-centered education.
Our Family Nurse Practitioner MS degree is offered online and on campus.
As a student in D'Youville's master of science FNP program, you will:
We recommend that applicants to D'Youville's family nurse practitioner (MS) hold at least one year of practice as a registered nurse.
In addition to the general admission requirements for graduate programs at D’Youville College, applicants for the master of science degree in family nurse practitioner must present the following:
Canadian RN students must submit two licensure items:
Applicants to D'Youville's family nurse practitioner (MS) must complete the following undergraduate course prerequisites:
Canadian students must submit a 'course-by-course' evaluation (or equivalent) of all Canadian college and/or university transcripts through the World Education Services (WES).
Use the Online Course Equivalency database to see whether the courses you've taken at other institutions can be counted towards a degree at D'Youville.
Students may transfer up to nine graduate credits with grades of B or better into their program at the discretion of the program director. Credits must be earned from an accredited institution in courses required by the program being pursued.
Find detailed course information for the Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner program, tools to plan your education, and complete academic policies and procedures in the D'Youville academic catalog.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
NUR-631 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |
NUR-631L | Advanced Health Assessment Lab | 1 |
NUR-634 | Health Promotion-Children & Families | 3 |
NUR-635 | Health Promotion-Women | 3 |
NUR-637 | Health Promotion Adults Aging Population | 3 |
NUR-638 | FNP Practicum in Pediatrics In Pediatrics | 3 |
NUR-639 | FNP Practicum-Women Health Care | 3 |
NUR-640 | Clinical Practicum in Adult Health I | 1 |
NUR-641 | Clinical Practicum in Adult Health II | 4 |
Total Credits | 24 |
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
NUR-600 | Theory Development in Nursing Research | 3 |
NUR-601 | Research Methods in Nursing | 3 |
Total Credits | 6 |
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
NUR-632 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
NUR-633 | Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology | 3 |
Total Credits | 6 |
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
NUR-610 | Project Seminar Design & Proposal | 3 |
NUR-629 | Project Advisement: Implement and Evaluation | 1 |
Total Credits | 4 | |
Total Credits | 40 |
Code | Title | Credits |
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NUR-654 | Continuing FNP Clinical Practicum Pediatrics | 1 |
NUR-655 | Continuing Practicum FNP Women's Health Practicum, Women's Health | 1 |
NUR-657 | Continuing FNP Clinical Practicum Adult Adult | 1 |
Total Credits | 3 |
D'Youville's two-year MS (Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner) program prepares graduates for the licensure examination.
Family Nurse Practitioners provide primary and specialty care. They assess, diagnose, plan and institute management of health care services for individuals and families in need of care.
With an advanced degree in nursing, more nurses are involved in research, consulting and private practice.
Employment of Family Nurse Practitioners is projected to grow 31 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. For more information about the job prospects for Family Nurse Practitioners, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
For more information about careers in nursing, visit: www.DiscoverNursing.com and www.nln.org.
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