Curriculum
Master of Science in Nursing—Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Residency Requirement
In addition to coursework, the FNP program requires students to attend one online new student orientation, and two on-campus residencies. The on-campus residencies are 2 days in length and are located on our Worcester, Massachusetts campus.
COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
YEAR ONE: SEMESTER ONE |
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NUR 720 | Introduction to Graduate Studies | 1 |
NUR 724 | Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology | 3 |
NUR 722 | Nurse Practitioner Role and Professional Identity Development | 2 |
YEAR ONE: SEMESTER TWO |
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NUR 730 | Translation of Evidence to Inform NP Practice | 3 |
NUR 726 | Advanced Pharmacology for the NP | 3 |
NUR 732 | Advanced Population Health Concepts | 2 |
YEAR ONE: SEMESTER THREE |
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NUR 7XX | Advanced Health Assessment | 4 |
NUR 8XX | Foundation of Primary Care & Diagnostics | 2 |
YEAR TWO: SEMESTER FOUR |
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NUR 8XX | Quality and Leadership for Advanced Practice | 6 |
NUR 8XX | Family Primary Care I | 5 |
YEAR TWO: SEMESTER FIVE |
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NUR 8XX | Family Primary Care II | 6 |
YEAR TWO: SEMESTER SIX |
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NUR 8XX | Clinical Experience Hours (375 hours) | 5 |
YEAR TWO: SEMESTER SEVEN |
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NUR 8XX | Clinical Experience Hours (375 hours) | 5 |
Total Credits |
42 |