The online Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Walsh University is more flexible and affordable than similar programs, plus offers dedicated 1-on-1 support. You can also continue to work full-time and still graduate in only 2.5 years.
Below is a sample list of courses you will take while enrolled in the online FNP program. For a full list, please download a brochure.
This course explores the development of nursing knowledge, theory and their relationship to nursing education, practice and research. A historical overview of concept and theory development in nursing and related disciplines is explored as well as the process of critiquing, evaluating, and utilizing nursing theories.
Students will examine the relationship between the components of theory and the role that theory plays in research, practice and education. Projections for the future of theory development in nursing are also discussed.
This course focuses on the interrelationships of human biological systems, biochemical, genetic and cellular concepts, providing the framework for the study of advanced pathological concepts. Case studies illustrate theoretical concepts and assist in the application of theory to practice.
This course builds on the student’s knowledge and skills of basic health assessment and provides a foundation for the advanced nurse to evaluate the health of individuals across the lifespan. Theory and research-based methodologies and skills will be incorporated to assist students in the comprehensive assessment of individuals, including advanced communication skills such as clinical interviewing and focused history taking, psychosocial and physical assessment, critical diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision making.
Interpretation of data for the purpose of differentiating normal from abnormal findings as well as for recognition of potential and/or actual health problems will also be addressed. This course requires 30 laboratory hours.
This course builds on the student's knowledge and skills of Advanced Health Assessment, focusing on the diagnostic process within the primary care context. Evidence-based practice will be incorporated to assist students through the inductive process of moving from specific physical findings or patient concerns to possible diagnoses based on history, physical, and laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Students will be expected to synthesize diagnostic information in order to arrive at appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans. The course will require some lab time.
Prerequisite: NUR 614.
This course presents 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.
Clinical experiences will focus on competency in the evidence-based management of women’s health. (100 clinical hours)
Prerequisites: All Core Courses Completed, NURS 640
This course serves as the capstone experience for the FNP program. It synthesizes all material from the previous FNP courses and focuses on refining and integrating clinical learning modalities, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and evaluation for all members of the family, including rural and underserved populations.
Didactic and clinical experiences promote a seamless transition into professional practice. (200 clinical hours)
Prerequisites: All core courses and all FNP clinical courses (FNP I-IV).
Currently, the Walsh MSN-FNP program is available in the following states:
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, individuals 25 and older with a master’s degree earned approximately $10,000 more a year than their counterparts with a bachelor’s degree. The nursing profession is expected to grow by 31% by 2024, leading to the creation of more than 50,000 jobs.
Family Nurse Practitioners work in a variety of environments, including:
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing report that nurse practitioners earn average salaries of $97,000-$100, 000. The National Governor’s Association notes that by 2019, the demand for primary care in the United States will increase by between 15 million and 25 million visits per year.
This creates a need for 4,000-7,000 more physicians which if unfulfilled will leave more than 32.5 million people without suitable primary care resources. To meet the primary care demand, nurse practitioners will be pivotal in filling the need for primary care services.
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