SCHOOL OF NURSING PROGRAM

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.

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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.

FNP Curriculum

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Master of Science in Nursing — Family Nurse Practitioner

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Major Courses

NU 501 Theory and Ethics for Advanced Nursing Practice
NU 507 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
NU 508 Advanced Pathophysiology
NU 509 Advanced Pharmacology
NU 525 Informatics and Healthcare Technology
NU 527 Research and Quality Methods in Evidence-Based Practice
NU 528 Leadership Roles and Interpersonal Collaboration
NU 551 Family Nurse Practitioner I
NU 613 Specialty Focus Practicum
NU 619 Organizational Leadership and Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice
NU 626 Transitions to Advanced Nursing Practice
NU 652 Family Nurse Practitioner II
NU 653 Family Nurse Practitioner III

SHAPING YOUR FUTURE

Program Benefits

Career Opportunities

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

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SHAPING YOUR FUTURE

“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.”

Dr. Melinda McGaughy Associate Professor of Nursing 251.422.2343 mmcgaughy@umobile.edu

Q&A with UM Nursing Professor Lindi McGaughy

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

School of Nursing 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

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