Division of Nursing - Graduate Studies

Masters nursing education goal is to educate advanced practice registered nurses and to prepare nurses with advanced knowledge and skills. The MSN program is a Master of Science Nursing program - Family Nurse Practitioner. The curriculum is comprehensive and designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed for advanced nursing practice. Learning experiences in the MSN courses prepare family nurse practitioner students for a family nurse practitioner role and support the students' eligibility to sit for the Nurse Practitioner-Certified (NP-C) the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)'s Family Nurse Practitioner board certification (FNP-BC) examinations. Practicum experiences for the Family Nurse Practitioner student are designed to synthesize the theoretical concepts and research findings that support advanced nursing practice while collaborating effectively as a member or leader of an interdisciplinary team in the design, coordination, and evaluation of health care delivery. Masters degree courses are provided online with residencies at the Aberdeen campus and arranged clinical in the students' area.