Online MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner Courses

Curriculum Details

40 total credits required

The online Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) degree from Ohio University includes 11 courses for a total of 40 credits. You will also complete clinical practicum experiences in a primary care setting for a minimum of 750 direct care hours. This program is designed to be completed in six semesters on a part-time schedule.

Our curriculum is designed to help you build the specialized skill set you need to provide advanced practice primary care for patients across the lifespan. This CCNE-accredited program trains you to use advanced assessment and diagnostic skills to develop treatment plans through both didactic and clinical performance coursework.

There are three On-campus Intensives (OCI) associated with this program. OCIs are brief visits to a campus that may be required for specific instruction and assessment. These OCIs typically occur at the beginning, middle, and end of your program. The schedule and details will be provided at Orientation and on the Graduate Nursing Knowledge Center.

The On-Campus Pre-Clinical Skills Workshop associated with NRSE 7230 is a 1-2 day on-campus visit in your last class before clinicals to provide instruction and evaluation in preparation for clinical placement.

The On-Campus Clinical Skills Workshop associated with the first and final clinical courses in our APRN programs are 1-2 day on-campus visits to receive track-specific instruction, coaching and assessment to prepare for the advanced practice role.

When you finish the program, you will be prepared to pursue certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner from either the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

Core Courses

• NRSE 6840 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum I (6 credits)
• NRSE 6841 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum II (6 credits)
• NRSE 6842 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum III (6 credits)
• NRSE 7001 Professional Presence and Writing for the Advanced Nurse (1 credit)
• NRSE 7210 Advanced Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)
• NRSE 7220 Advanced Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)
• NRSE 7230 Advanced Health Assessment for Advanced Practice Nursing (4 credits)
• NRSE 7810 Foundations of Leadership and Organizations in Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
• NRSE 7811 Foundations of Evidence-based Practice for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
• NRSE 7812 Foundations of Quality and Safety in Population Health for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
• NRSE 7818 Advanced Diagnostics for Clinical Reasoning for Advanced Practice Nursing (2 credits)

For more details, see the Graduate Catalog.

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