FNP
Program
FNP Program Description
The Department
of Nursing provides a program of graduate study
that leads to a master of science in nursing (MSN) with specialization as a
family nurse practitioner (FNP). FNP’s
provide primary health care services to individuals of all ages and their
families. They practice in a variety of
rural and urban ambulatory settings such as physician offices, outpatient
clinics, health maintenance organizations, community health clinics and
specialty clinics.
The FNP program
consists of 45 credit hours and includes 720 supervised clinical hours. Courses are traditionally delivered using a
mix of on-campus and online methods (hybrid or blended format). On-campus courses are scheduled one day per
week. Clinical practicum hours may be
completed in the student’s community with an approved clinical preceptor.
Graduates are
eligible for national certification and Michigan specialty certification. The
MSN program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education.
FNP Program Objectives
The graduate
program objectives were developed from and reflect the mission and philosophy
of the department.
1.
Synthesize knowledge from nursing and
other disciplines to provide holistic and culturally competent care.
2.
Apply
critical thinking and evidence-based models of care to improve health care
delivery and patient care outcomes.
3.
Utilize
leadership strategies that foster professional role development.
4. Integrate the principles of effective communication when using written, verbal, nonverbal and information technology modes in advanced practice roles.
5. Demonstrate a commitment to the professional values and standards of advanced practice nursing.
6. Acquire a foundation for and affirm the value of further education and professional development.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are required to comply with the regular admission requirements
of the College of Graduate Studies.
Additional requirements include:
1.
BSN from a nationally accredited nursing program
2.
A minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale
3.
A current unrestricted RN license
4.
One year of clinical experience as a professional RN
within the past three years
5.
Three references from professional colleagues (forms
provided)
6.
One page typed narrative of the applicant’s
professional experience and future professional goals
7.
Completion of an inferential statistics course
(recommended)
Applicants must complete both a NMU
Graduate Admission Application and a MSN Admission Application by April 15. The completed NMU Graduate Application is submitted to the College of Graduate
Studies, 401 Cohodas, along with a $50.00 application fee. The MSN
Application is submitted to the Department of Nursing, 2301 New Science
Facility. Applications received after
April 15 will be considered on a space available basis.
Computer Requirements
Students are
required to participate in NMU’s laptop program and must have access to a
high-speed internet connection.
Students should be proficient in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint,
email, and accessing the internet.
Post Admission Requirements for
the Clinical Practicum Experiences
Students must
provide the Department of Nursing current evidence of the following prior to
their clinical rotations:
1.
An
unrestricted RN License
2.
TB Skin
test (yearly), MMR, Hepatitis B and tetanus (booster every 10 years)
3.
CPR
Certification
4.
Nurse
practitioner student malpractice insurance (approximately $275.00/year)
Post Master’s Certificate
The department
offers a post-master’s certificate for nurses who already possess a nursing
master’s degree but wish to pursue a FNP specialty. All candidates must make application to the
program and must meet the admission requirements for the MSN program. Course of study is individualized based upon
previous course work.
Candidates who
are already certified nurse practitioners and are seeking additional
certification as a FNP will need to meet different requirements from those MSN
graduates seeking NP certification for the first time. A portfolio must be submitted to verify
previous work/clinical experiences. The
portfolio will be used to individualize a program of study.
Nurse Educator Post
Master’s Certificate
The department
also offers a post-master’s nurse educator certificate program. This is a 12-credit certificate program aimed
at nurses who already possess a master’s degree and who want to achieve an
entry-level nurse educator position either in an academic or health-related
setting. All courses are offered in an
online format. It is not anticipated
that students will be required to attend classes on campus.
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Family Nurse Practitioner Curriculum Three Year Plan |
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Year
1 |
Credits |
|
|
Fall |
NE 501 Nursing Science and Concepts of Nursing NE 540 Professional Role Development |
3 2 |
|
Winter |
NE 510 Nursing Research NE 541 Advanced Health Assessment NE 587 Scholarly Project or NE 599 Thesis |
3 3 1 |
|
Summer |
NE 512 Statistics for Health Care Professionals |
3 |
|
Year 2 |
|
|
|
Fall |
NE 552 Advanced Clinical Pathophysiology NE 554 Advanced Pharmacology NE 587 Scholarly Project or NE 599 Thesis |
3 3 1 |
|
Winter |
NE 542 Primary Care Management-1 NE 543 Practicum-1 (16 clinic hours/week) |
3 4 |
|
Summer |
NE 506 Contemporary Issues NE 587 Scholarly Project or NE 599 Thesis |
3 1 |
|
Year 3 |
|
|
|
Fall |
NE 544 Primary Care Management-2 NE 545 Practicum-2 (16 clinic hours/week) |
3 4 |
|
Winter |
NE 547 Practicum-3 (16 clinic hours/week) NE 587 Scholarly Project or NE 599 Thesis |
4 1 |
|
Total Credit Hours Required for the
Degree |
45 |
|
|
Post-Master’s Nurse Educator Certificate
Program |
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|
Credits |
|
|
Fall |
NE 562 Foundations of Nursing Education |
3 |
|
Winter |
NE 564 Teaching Methods and Strategies in Nursing Education |
3 |
|
Summer |
NE 566 Technology for Teaching and Learning in Nursing Education NE 568 Educational Evaluation Strategies in Nursing Education |
2 2 |
|
Fall |
NE 569 Nursing Education Practicum (8 hours/week) |
2 |
|
|
Total Credit Hours |
12 |
MSN Application
Forms
NMU Graduate Admission Application
MSN Admission
Application
Recommendation
Form
Recommendation Cover Sheet
MSN
Handbooks
MSN
Student Handbook
MSN Research Handbook
Contact:
2301 New Science
Facility
Marquette, MI 49855
Phone: (906) 227-2834
FAX: (906) 227-1658
Department of Nursing
Northern Michigan University Northern Michigan University is an AA/EO
institution.
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