Program Details

Your Family Nurse Practitioner Journey

Our front-loaded, clinical immersion curriculum supports students in gaining knowledge, skills and competencies prior to entering clinical rotations. Students complete five semesters of online coursework followed by two semesters of immersive clinical experiential rotations—350 hours each; 750 hours total.

Courses are delivered online, with close collaboration and interaction with expert faculty and peers. There are two synchronous online sessions per course, with additional, optional synchronous opportunities.

Program Overview

First-Year Experience

Begin your journey toward becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by building a strong academic and clinical foundation. In the first year, students will:

• Develop Core Clinical Competencies: Engage in advanced coursework in pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment to prepare for high-level clinical decision-making.
• Advance Population Health Knowledge: Expand upon baccalaureate-level skills by exploring complex population health concepts and applying evidence-based research to nurse practitioner practice.
• Explore Professional Identity: Learn the evolving role of the nurse practitioner and begin shaping your professional identity within the field of advanced practice nursing.
• Strengthen Clinical Reasoning: Begin developing essential skills in data gathering, diagnostic reasoning, critical thinking, and informed decision-making.

Second-Year Experience

In the second year, students transition into immersive clinical practice while continuing to refine their expertise. Key experiences include:

• Manage Complex Patient Care: Deepen your ability to care for diverse populations with complex health needs through advanced coursework and clinical training.
• Clinical Preceptorship Rotations: Apply your skills in real-world settings through supervised clinical rotations focused on the program’s target population, gaining hands-on experience in FNP practice.