The Master of Science in Nursing prepares students to enter clinical practice as Family Nurse Practitioners. The 47 credit hour program may be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. Clinical requirements include practicum experiences in diverse settings to allow practical application of theories and development of clinical skills. A 1:6 faculty/student ratio is maintained during clinical experiences. Students are required to participate in a scholarly project under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
Objectives
- Practice in an advanced nursing role in a variety of settings.
- Practice independently and collaboratively to improve the health of individuals and their families, especially for under served and vulnerable populations.
- Provide competent, comprehensive, culturally appropriate care to individuals and their families across the life span.
- Educate paraprofessionals, professionals, clients, families, and communities regarding health care issues of individuals and their families
- Participate in clinical research that incorporate evidence-based care and extends knowledge in advanced nursing practice relevant to individuals and their families
- Incorporate Christian values and ethical decision-making into clinical practice.
- Assume leadership roles in influencing health policies that promote high quality, cost effective care for individuals and their families.
Curriculum
| BIOL 509 |
Pathophysiology |
3 credit hours |
| NUGR 508 |
Applied Pharmacology |
3 credit hours |
| NUGR 510 |
Applied Statistics |
3 credit hours |
| NUGR 512 |
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice |
3 credit hours |
| NUGR 514 |
Nursing Research Design & Methodology |
3 credit hours |
| NUGR 518 |
Issues and Policies in Health Care |
2 credit hours |
| NUGR 519 |
Roles and Ethics for Advanced Practice Nursing |
3 credit hours |
| NUGR 532 |
Advanced Health Assessment |
4 credit hours |
| NUGR 544 |
Management of Health/Illness Status of Adults |
5 credit hours |
| NUGR 546 |
Management of Health/Illness Status of Women Across the Life Span |
3 credit hours |
| NUGR 544 |
Management of Health/Illness Status of Older Adults |
4 credit hours |
| NUGR 564 |
Management of Health/Illness Status of Children |
5 credit hours |
| NUGR 574 |
Primary Health Care of the Family |
4 credit hours |
| NUGR 580 |
Organizational Management in Health Care Systems |
1 credit hour |
| NUGR 590 |
Research Project |
1 credit hour |
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