Post-Masters FNP Certificate

The Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing offers a Master of Science in Nursing degree (MSN) with functional tracks for education and administration, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and the post-master's Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification. These MSN and FNP programs provide in-depth, advanced study for nurses interested in expanding their knowledge of health care delivery. Students who satisfactorily complete the requirements will graduate from Abilene Christian University or Hardin-Simmons University with a Master of Science in Nursing degree. The MSN graduate will assume leadership roles in diverse positions such as Family Nurse Practitioner, administrator or patient care manager. Graduates of the Family Nurse Practitioner option also are prepared to take a national certification exam.

YEAR 1

• Spring Term
• NURS 6342/642 Advanced Health Assessment (60 clinical hours)

• Summer Term
• Medical Spanish I
• NURS 6334/644 Skills for the APN-Elective

• Fall Term
• NURS 6451/651 Family Nurse Practitioner I (228 clinical hours)

YEAR 2

• Spring Term
• NURS 6452/652 Family Nurse Practitioner II (228 Clinical Hours)
• NURS 6340/630 Role Development for Advanced Practice

• Summer Term
• NURS 6453/653 Family Nurse Practitioner III (144 Hours)

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