The 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.
Graduates will be prepared to take the certification exam and assume advanced leadership roles for the targeted populations.
During the FNP practicum courses, come to campus one time per semester during the three practicum courses to learn “hands on” skills.
Curriculum
Available at Saint Anthony and Saint Francis
Program Length: 4 Years
Total Credits: 70
Direct Care Clinical Hours: 800
DNP Project Hours: 200
Year 1
Fall
- Advanced Pathophysiology (4)
- Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion (3)
- Ethics and Social Justice (4)
Spring
- Advanced Pharmacology (3)
- Advanced Health Assessment Lab (1)
- Theory and Quality Improvement (3)
Summer
- Safety, Digital Health, and Informatics in Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
- Epidemiology and Statistics for Advanced Nursing Practice (4)
Year 2
Fall
- Management of Adult Health Conditions I (3)
- Differential Diagnosis and Disease Management (3)
Spring
- Management of Adult Health Conditions II (3)
- Research and Evidence‑Based Practice Methods (4)
Summer
- Healthcare Economics and Finance (3)
Year 3
Fall
- Management of Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health in Primary Care (3)
- FNP Practicum I: Foundational Skills (200 hours) (3)
Spring
- FNP Practicum II: Expanding Clinical Reasoning (200 hours) (3)
- DNP Project Course I: Evidence Translation (3)
Summer
- DNP Project Course II: Implementation Practicum (100 hours) (2)
- Healthcare Policy and Law (3)
Year 4
Fall
- FNP Practicum III: Advanced Clinical Management and Leadership (200 hours) (3)
Spring
- FNP Practicum IV: Transition to Practice (200‑hour immersion) (3)
- DNP Project Course III: Evaluation and Dissemination (2)
- Professional Identity and Advanced Practice Leadership (3)
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