FNP I Seminar: Care of Adults and Elderly
This course emphasizes illness prevention, health life style adaptations, wellness promotion and health maintenance of adult clients, including health/wellness motivation and promotion, disease prevention, and pro-activeness and self-determination. Socio-economic influences on wellness are also elements of this course. Research guidelines, and evidence-based practice will be utilized to enhance the students learning and clinical education, including clinical procedural, diagnostic, and treatment skills. This course will also focus on the intricacies and interrelationships between disease processes, human physiology, and pharmacologic and other treatment modalities inherent in the care of the adult or elderly patient with multiple chronic healthcare conditions (MCC).
Walsh’s online MSN-FNP will position you to take a leading role in health care. As you explore the dynamics of family nursing practice, you will prepare for advanced practice with individuals and families throughout their lives. As a graduate, you’ll be eligible to sit for the AANP Certification Board Exam or the ANCC Certification Exam.
Fast Facts
- 45 total credit hours (complete in as few as 6 semesters, or 2 years. Part-time options available.)
- 3 start dates per year (fall, spring, summer), 8- and 16-week courses
- 3 clinical courses (700 hours)
- Clinical placement support provided
- 2 intensive experiences
- Small course sizes (15-20 students)
- Affordable tuition
At Walsh University, we want to make sure you’re prepared to succeed. To be considered for enrollment in this program, you must meet the following requirements:
- BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing, with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- A current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Completion of an undergraduate or graduate-level statistics course
Note: This program is currently not open to international students.
To begin the admissions process, please schedule an appointment to speak with an admissions advisor here.
Clinical direct patient practice hours with adults and elderly. (250 Clinical hours)
FNP II Seminar: Care of Child / Care of Women
This course provides didactic and clinical experiences to prepare the advanced practice nurse to provide primary and episodic care to the pediatric population, from birth through adolescence. Emphasis is on the integration of theory, development, health promotion, disease prevention, and clinical decision making. Didactic content and clinical address comprehensive diagnosis and management of common health problems, appropriate diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, therapeutic interventions for pediatric patients and families. Management and promotion of health, treatment of acute episodic health problems and stable, chronic illness in the continuum of infants through adolescence is the focus of the clinical application in a variety of health care venues. The course has a strong focus on providing culturally competent care to achieve health promotion, disease prevention, and the care of underserved, vulnerable populations.
In this course, you will also be presented with theories, principles and skills in assessing, promoting, and maintaining the health of women across the lifespan, with a focus on the gynecologic and reproductive health needs of women. Management of common health problems is included.
As a student enrolled in the online FNP program, you’ll participate in two intensive experiences beginning in your second year, one virtual and one in-person on our campus. These experiences provide hands-on instruction in a dynamic workshop format and are designed to prepare you for your clinical rotations by demonstrating basic skills, performing health assessments and interpreting and discussing exam results.
For more information about the intensive experience, please schedule an appointment with an admissions advisor.
Accreditations, Awards, & Recognition
As a student, you’ll benefit from an exceptional learning experience from a reputable, values-focused university.
Accreditation
Walsh University Online is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Higher Learning Commission.
Recognition
- More than 90% FNP licensure pass rate (2020)
- #6 Nursing School in Ohio – Nursing Schools Almanac
- #54 in Regional Universities Midwest – U.S. News & World Report
- #59 in Best Value Schools – U.S. News & World Report
100 hours Child/Adolescent + 100 Women's Health Clinicals. Clinical experiences will focus on competency in the evidence-based management of both pediatric and women’s health. (200 Clinical hours)
FNP III Capstone / Primary Care
This course serves as the capstone experience for the FNP program and synthesizes all material from previous FNP courses. In addition, this course will explore legal and governing issues that impact advance practice. Didactic and clinical experiences promote transition into practice.
Tuition and Financial Aid
MSN-FNP Tuition:
- $775 per credit hour
- Total program credits = 45 credits
- Total tuition cost = $34,875
Additional fees may apply. Tuition is subject to change.
Our Financial Aid Office is committed to working with you. We also award aid based on need. For full tuition and fee information or to discuss your financial aid options, schedule an appointment or contact an enrollment advisor today at 888.899.4046.
Employment
Between 2020 and 2030, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects employment to grow 45%, over five times the national average.
You will have exceptional opportunities as an FNP. With a nationwide shortage of primary care doctors, organizations are seeking NPs trained in primary care. As independent primary care providers, FNPs are equipped to answer the call.
Salary
As an advanced practice registered nurse, you will have substantial earning potential. FNPs take home an average salary of $111,680 per year, and many earn more with tenure. The top quarter of all NPs earn a mean annual wage between $125,440 and $150,320.
Job Satisfaction
NP is one of the highest-rated occupations in the country. U.S. News & World Report gave NP high marks for salary, the job market, and future growth, ranking it #1 for Best Health Care Job (2022).
This course is the culminating clinical experience for the Family Nurse Practitioner student in the role of primary care. Students integrate the skills of history taking, physical examination and disease management while incorporating pharmacology and evidence based practice into work with clients and the interprofessional health care team. Clinical experiences promote transition into practice. (250 clinical hours)
Here’s What Our Online MSN-FNP Program Students Say
“My experience with Walsh's online MSN program has been great. With small class sizes, and several face-to-face opportunities with intensive programs, the professors really get to know you. The intensives are awesome because your professors and fellow classmates are able to put a name to the face. The whole program is a really unique opportunity.”
–Ashley Carey
“Walsh University allows me to still be a full-time working nurse while pursuing my FNP degree. I really love the challenging coursework, the great support staff and the flexibility that Walsh offers! Not only do I feel like my professors want me to succeed, but so does the support staff at Walsh. My professors are always offering feedback, additional resources, and prompt responses to help with my success at Walsh University. The other thing that drew me to Walsh was the support staff that they offered such as a student success coach and a clinical site coordinator. The student success coach, Milana, is always checking in and reminding me that I have extra help if I need it; which is great!”
–Chelsea Wilson
Walsh University’s History
Walsh University opened its doors in North Canton, OH, on November 17, 1960. Founded and operated by the Brothers of Christian Instruction, whose beginnings date back to France following the French Revolution. Walsh University grew from humble beginnings to a thriving campus community.
Today, Walsh is a Catholic liberal arts university that has grown to encompass more than 2600 students and 16,000 alumni. Our North Canton campus sprawls over 130 acres, and we offer more than 70 undergraduate and graduate programs. Through Walsh University’s online degree completion program, we also educate students virtually from anywhere in the world.
A Values-Based Education
As a Catholic University that welcomes students of all faiths, Walsh is dedicated to developing the whole person. Like our courageous, hard-working, and faithful founders, you will be prepared to lead in service to others. Evolve as a well-rounded individual through meaningful relationships within a diverse community of faculty, students, and mentors.
