Family Nurse Practitioner
The University of Mobile School of Nursing in the College of Health Professions offers a faith-based Family Nurse Practitioner program that prepares nurses at the master’s level as advanced practice nurses. Our program equips nurses with a solid knowledge base combined with clinical expertise required to practice as FNPs. Students discover how to broaden their scope of practice, provide holistic care to patients across the lifespan, and work in diverse clinical environments.
Master of Science in Nursing — Family Nurse Practitioner
As family nurse practitioners, graduates will be prepared to initiate and manage patient treatment plans, diagnose and prescribe medications, focus on disease prevention and health management, and improve patients’ lives within their community.
The Family Nurse Practitioner will be prepared to promote the health and education of patients who may be encountered as individuals, groups and/or families. Students will experience an online program with on-campus intensives interspersed throughout the program, allowing students an opportunity to be face-to-face with faculty and network with other nursing professionals. The FNP program provides cutting-edge simulation and technology to develop clinical expertise in the new Center for Excellence in Healthcare Practice.
Career prospects are excellent for Family Nurse Practitioners, as health care is among the fastest-growing professions in the nation.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
Admission Requirements
- Submission of application.
- Submission of official transcripts of all college coursework from all institutions attended.
- International Students:
- Students with international transcripts must provide an evaluation from Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (cgfns.org) for previous nursing coursework.
- Students with international transcripts must provide evaluation from World Education Services (http://www.wes.org/) for previous non-nursing coursework.
- International students must show proof of English proficiency. Applicants should request that official TOEFL test scores be sent directly to Enrollment Services.
- Completion of BSN degree from a regionally accredited educational institution.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Must hold and maintain an unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
- Submission of a clear background check and absence of criminal conviction.
- Submission of health history and record of required immunizations.
- A personal interview with the Graduate Admissions Committee of the School of Nursing may be required, if requested.
- Submission of current personal health insurance coverage.
Graduate Handbook
Programs of Study
| FULL TIME REQUIRED COURSES | |||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 1 (FALL) | CREDIT HRS | |||||
| NU 507 | Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning | 4 | |||||
| NU 508 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 | |||||
| NU 528 | Roles and Interpersonal Collaboration | 3 | |||||
| NU 619 | Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 | |||||
| TOTAL | 12 | ||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 2 (SPRING) | ||||||
| NU 527 | Research Methods and Quality Methods in Evidence Based Practice | 3 | |||||
| NU 509 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 | |||||
| NU 551 | Family Nurse Practitioner I | 7 | |||||
| TOTAL | 13 | ||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 3 (SUMMER) | ||||||
| NU 501 | Theory and Ethics for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 | |||||
| NU 525 | Informatics and Health Care Technology | 3 | |||||
| NU 652 | Family Nurse Practitioner II | 7 | |||||
| TOTAL | 13 | ||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 4 (FALL II) | ||||||
| NU 653 | Family Nurse Practitioner III | 7 | |||||
| NU 613 | Specialty Focus Practicum | 2 | |||||
| NU 626 | Transitions to Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 | |||||
| TOTAL | 11 | ||||||
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 49 | |||||||
| TOTAL CLINICAL HOURS: 660 | |||||||
| PART-TIME REQUIRED COURSES | |||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 1 (FALL I) | CREDIT HRS | |||||
| NU 508 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 | |||||
| NU 528 | Roles and Interpersonal Collaboration | 3 | |||||
| TOTAL | 6 | ||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 2 (SPRING I) | ||||||
| NU 527 | Research Methods and Quality Methods in Evidence Based Practice | 3 | |||||
| NU 509 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 | |||||
| TOTAL | 6 | ||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 3 (SUMMER I) | ||||||
| NU 501 | Theory and Ethics for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 | |||||
| NU 525 | Informatics and Health Care Technology | 3 | |||||
| TOTAL | 6 | ||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 4 (FALL II) | ||||||
| NU 507 | Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning | 4 | |||||
| NU 619 | Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 | |||||
| TOTAL | 6 | ||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 5 (SPRING II) | ||||||
| NU 551 | Family Nurse Practitioner I | 7 | |||||
| TOTAL | 7 | ||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 6 (SUMMER II) | ||||||
| NU 652 | Family Nurse Practitioner II | 7 | |||||
| TOTAL | 7 | ||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 7 (FALL II) | ||||||
| NU 653 | Family Nurse Practitioner III | 7 | |||||
| NU 613 | Specialty Focus Practicum | 2 | |||||
| NU 626 | Transitions to Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 | |||||
| TOTAL | 11 | ||||||
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 49 | |||||||
| TOTAL CLINICAL HOURS: 660 | |||||||
Scholarship Opportunity
Tuition & Fees
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
Graduates are eligible and prepared to complete the national certification exam and apply for licensure to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). It is the graduate’s responsibility to ensure the program meets the requirements to practice in their selected state or U.S. territory.
Program Benefits
- Complete an FNP degree in four semesters
- Center for Excellence in Healthcare Practice offers state-of-the-art simulation labs
- Faculty are experienced health care professionals and educators who mentor students
- Prepares graduates for one of the fastest-growing occupations in the nation
Your Dream Job Awaits!
Urgent Care Centers
Primary Care Clinics
Private Practices
Nurse Educator
“University of Mobile faculty is known for mentoring and getting to know each student individually, including in our online programs. Faculty in the FNP program are experienced practitioners who continue to practice to stay up to date on treatment modalities.”
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