Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) programs focus on skills and competencies required to provide primary care in the community to patients across the lifespan. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the FNP certification exam to become leaders in practice innovation, develop plans for comprehensive care management that address the multi-dimensional needs of patients and families, and advance health quality improvement. Coursework is designed to provide the student with skills to understand the complexities of the health care delivery system to influence change and develop policy that improves patient outcomes in a variety of settings.
Pathways for the FNP program include:
- BSN-MSN
- Post-Master’s Certificate
- BSN-MSN-DNP
Students who possess a BSN may choose the BSN-MSN-DNP which allows students to sit for the FNP certification exam. The DNP track provides for the doctoral education which has been proposed by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties.
Graduates of the BSN-DNP concentration will:
- Obtain health histories and perform physical exams;
- Order and interpret laboratory and imaging studies;
- Diagnose and design plans of care;
- Collaborate and communicate with patients, families, and other members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams;
- Lead innovative strategies that promote safe, cost-effective, equitable, patient-centered care; and
- Participate in quality improvement projects with opportunities to disseminate work through regional and national meetings, and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- You will earn your FNP along with attaining your DNP allowing you to practice at the highest level and gaining exemplary leadership skills.
Admission Criteria
• BSN from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale in all undergraduate coursework
• Unencumbered/Unrestricted Missouri RN license in good standing
• Current BLS provider status; Current CV or Resume
• Official transcripts from all institutions where credit was earned
Concentration Highlights
Experienced Faculty:
From the classroom to clinical settings, our highly skilled clinical faculty bring their real-world experience to bear throughout the full learning process and maintain active clinical practice. Our students also benefit from expert guest faculty from Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, which complement the program’s didactic and lab components.
Small Class Sizes and Individual Support:
Our small class sizes allow for personalized attention as each student progresses through the program and our curriculum.
Convenience:
The FNP concentration is delivered online. However, students will be expected to visit campus 1-2 times in some courses such as Advanced Health Assessment and Skill courses.
Goldfarb School of Nursing is conveniently located on the Washington University Medical Center campus along with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, where most of our clinical experiences take place.
State-of-the-Art Clinical Simulations:
We offer high-fidelity patient simulations through our world-class Clinical Simulation Institute. These active learning experiences provide students with additional exposure to problems that are frequently encountered in acute and critical care settings or those that may result in significant morbidity and mortality.
Career Prospects:
Graduates of the accredited Family Nurse Practitioner concentration will be prepared to care for families across the lifespan in a variety of primary care settings including urgent care.
Sample Course Sequence
Term 1
| NURS 6420 | Health Promotion Theory and Population Health | 3 |
| NURS 6523 | Foundations of Scholarly Writing and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
Term 2
| NURS 6327 | Health Systems Policy | 3 |
| NURS 6500 | Leadership and Collaboration for Quality and Safety | 3 |
Term 3
| NURS 5110 | Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 |
| NURS 6328 | Professional Aspects of Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
Term 4
| NURS 5101 | Advanced Pathophysiology for Primary Care | 3 |
| NURS 6122 | Skills-and-Procedures-for-the-Primary-Care-NP | 3 |
Term 5
Term 6
Term 7
Term 8
| NURS 5971 | Family Centered Care for Infants, Children, and Adolescents | 3 |
| NURS 5972 | Family Centered Care for Women, Infants, Children, and Adolescents Clinical | 5 |
Total Credit Hours: 50
For program specific accreditation information follow the link below.
Accreditation