Family Nurse Practitioner
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) provides disease management, health promotion and health education. The FNP manages and treats individuals with acute and chronic illnesses in settings such as clinics, outpatient offices and more.
The Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing is recognized nationally as providing a Top FNP Program.
The FNP certificate curriculum focuses on giving comprehensive wellness and illness care to individuals of all ages and is designed for nurses who already hold a master’s degree in nursing.
The online FNP program does require the student to come to campus one time per semester during the three practicum courses to learn “hands on” skills. Other clinical experiences can be completed in the student’s home area.
Students will be prepared to assume advanced leadership roles for the targeted populations, and they will be eligible to take the certification exam.
Curriculum
First Year
| Course | Semester |
| 509 Adv Health Assessment (3) | Fall |
| 519 Adv Patho (3) | Fall |
| 511 Differential Diagnosis (3) | Spring |
| 529 Adv Pharm (3) | Spring |
Second Year
| Course | Semester |
| 556.15 Family Health Mngt II (4.5) (3T/1.5P) | Fall |
| 707 Epi/Health Promotion (3) | Spring |
| 557 Family Health Mngt III (4.5) (3T/1.5P) | Spring |
Third Year
| Course | Semester |
| 555.15 Family Health Mngt I (4.5) (3T/1.5P) | Fall |
| 642 FNP Practicum IV (4.5) (1T/3.5P); | Spring |
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