FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER / EMERGENCY NURSE PRACTITIONER The Master of Science in Nursing Program (MSN) prepares students for advanced practice roles in nursing. The goal of the FNP/ENP program is to educate advanced practice nurses who can demonstrate critical thinking and decision-making skills in evaluating the health and illness of selected populations. Graduates will manage direct care of individuals experiencing acute and chronic health issues across the lifespan. The MSN graduate will advance nursing knowledge through inquiry, research utilization, and generation of educational, administrative, or clinical strategies to facilitate changes in professional nursing practice. The graduate program in nursing prepares student to continue study at the Doctoral level.
Full-Time Curriculum
| Fall 1 |
|
|
| NUR 501 |
Advanced Health Assessment (64 clinical hours) |
3 |
| NUR 502 |
Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
| NUR 504 |
Advanced Pharmacology |
3 |
|
Total |
9 |
| Spring 1 |
|
|
| NUR 510 |
Nursing Theory & Research I |
3 |
| NUR 503 |
Adult Health Promotion & Disease Mgt. (64 clinical hours) |
3 |
| NUR 507 |
Emergency Nurse Practitioner I (64 clinical hours) |
3 |
|
Total |
9 |
| Summer 1 |
|
|
| NUR 512 |
Organization, Delivery, & Policy in Healthcare |
3 |
| NUR 515 |
Women's Health Promotion and Disease Management (64 clinical hours) |
3 |
| NUR 517 |
Mental Health and Crisis Intervention (30 clinical hours) |
3 |
|
Total |
9 |
| Fall 2 |
|
|
| NUR 509 |
Pediatric Health Promotion and Disease Management (64 clinical hours) |
3 |
| NUR 513 |
Emergency Nurse Practitioner II (64 clinical hours) |
3 |
| NUR 520 |
Nursing Theory and Research II |
3 |
|
Total |
9 |
| Spring 2 |
|
|
| NUR 516 |
Information Systems & Technology for Improved Healthcare |
3 |
| NUR 514 |
Nursing Leadership & Advanced Roles |
3 |
| NUR 551 |
Advanced Role Practicum (remainder of clinical hours to fulfill required 750 for FNP/ENP degree) |
4 |
|
Total |
10 |
|
Total Program Hours |
46 |
| If needed: |
|
|
| NUR 560 |
Research-Based Project/Thesis Continuous Enrollment |
1 |
Part-Time Curriculum
| Fall 1 |
|
|
| NUR 502 |
Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
| NUR 504 |
Advanced Pharmacology |
3 |
|
Total |
6 |
| Spring 1 |
|
|
| NUR 510 |
Nursing Theory & Research I |
3 |
| NUR 516 |
Information Systems & Technology for Improved Healthcare |
3 |
|
Total |
6 |
| Summer 1 |
|
|
| NUR 512 |
Organization, Delivery, & Policy in Healthcare |
3 |
|
Total |
3 |
| Fall 2 |
|
|
| NUR 501 |
Advanced Health Assessment (64 clinical hours) |
3 |
| NUR 520 |
Nursing Theory and Research II |
3 |
|
Total |
6 |
| Spring 2 |
|
|
| NUR 503 |
Adult Health & Disease Mgt. (64 clinical hours) |
3 |
| NUR 507 |
Emergency Nurse Practitioner I (64 clinical hours) |
3 |
|
Total |
6 |
| Summer 2 |
|
|
| NUR 515 |
Women's Health Promotion and Disease Management (64 clinical hours) |
3 |
| NUR 517 |
Mental Health and Crisis Intervention (30 clinical hours) |
3 |
|
Total |
6 |
| Fall 3 |
|
|
| NUR 509 |
Pediatric Health Promotion and Disease Management (64 clinical hours) |
3 |
| NUR 513 |
Emergency Nurse Practitioner II (64 clinical hours) |
3 |
|
Total |
6 |
| Spring 3 |
|
|
| NUR 514 |
Nursing Leadership & Advanced Roles |
3 |
| NUR 551 |
Advanced Role Practicum (remainder of clinical hours to fulfill required 750 for FNP/ENP degree) |
4 |
|
Total |
7 |
|
Total Program Hours |
46 |
| If needed: |
|
|
| NUR 560 |
Research-Based Project/Thesis Continuous Enrollment |
1 |
Post-Master's Curriculum
Students may transfer in credits for the CCNE core.
| Fall 1 |
|
|
| *NUR 501 |
Advanced Health Assessment (64 clinical hours) |
3 |
| *NUR 502 |
Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
| *NUR 504 |
Advanced Pharmacology |
3 |
|
Total |
9 |
|
|
|
| Spring 1 |
|
|
| NUR 503 |
Adult Health Promotion & Disease Mgt. (64 clinical hours) |
3 |
| NUR 507 |
Emergency Nurse Practitioner I (64 clinical hours) |
3 |
|
Total |
6 |
|
|
|
| Summer 1 |
|
|
| NUR 512 |
Organization, Delivery, & Policy in Healthcare |
3 |
| NUR 517 |
Mental Health and Crisis Intervention (30 clinical hours) |
3 |
| NUR 515 |
Women's Health Promotion and Disease Management (64 clinical hours) |
3 |
|
Total |
9 |
|
|
|
| Fall 2 |
|
|
| NUR 509 |
Pediatric Health Promotion and Disease Management (64 clinical hours) |
3 |
| NUR 513 |
Emergency Nurse Practitioner II (64 clinical hours) |
3 |
|
Total |
6 |
|
|
|
| Spring 2 |
|
|
| NUR 551 |
Advanced Role Practicum (remainder of clinical hours to fulfill required 750 for FNP/ENP degree) |
4 |
|
Total |
4 |
|
*Students may transfer in credits for the CCNE core |
|
|
Total Program Hours |
34 |
Post-Master's Certificate for an FNP to Obtain an ENP Sub-Specialization
| Spring 1 |
|
|
| NUR 507 |
Emergency Nurse Practitioner I (64 clinical hours) |
3 |
|
Total |
3 |
|
|
|
| Summer 1 |
|
|
| NUR 512 |
Organization, Delivery, & Policy in Healthcare |
3 |
| NUR 517 |
Mental Health and Crisis Intervention (30 clinical hours) |
3 |
|
Total |
6 |
|
|
|
| Fall 2 |
|
|
| NUR 513 |
Emergency Nurse Practitioner II (64 clinical hours) |
3 |
|
Total |
3 |
|
|
|
| Spring 2 |
|
|
| NUR 551 |
Advanced Role Practicum (variable) |
4 |
|
Total |
4 |
|
|
|
|
Total Program Hours |
16 |
Requirements and Process
Admission
MSN ApplicationMSN Recommendation Form
Admission is open to qualified men and women of any race, color, religion, and national or ethnic origin. Graduate admission is processed through the School of Nursing. To be considered for admission, potential students must submit the following items:
- A $50.00 nonrefundable application fee.
- Completed MSN Application submitted to the School of Nursing.
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities.
- Graduation from an accredited NLN or CCNE BSN nursing program. Overall undergraduate grade point average above a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Students whose overall undergraduate GPA is below a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale must submit an official copy of scores reflecting a total score of 900 or more on the combined verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE. Students applying for the joint MSN/MBA program must submit GRE or GMAT scores.
- Current Florida registered nurse license. Out of state applicants must be eligible for endorsement in Florida. International students must hold a current license from a U.S. state and be eligible for endorsement in Florida.
- Documentation of CPR/BLS certification.
- Copy of current drivers license.
- TOEFL (minimum score of 650) if the applicants primary language is not English.
- Three recommendations; two of which should be professional references. References should be from a supervisor familiar with the student’s clinical abilities and if possible an educator who taught the student.
- Essay: The Essay is a statement of purpose describing reasons for pursuing an advanced degree and professional goals.
- Evidence of completion of an undergraduate course in statistics and physical assessment.
- Professional Experience Form, outlining years of nursing experience and any awards, distinctions, and honors received.
- The graduate admission committee may request an on campus interview for admission into the MSN program.
Selection Process
Admission to the MSN degree program is selective and limited to those students who demonstrate a potential for successfully completing the program. The decision is based upon evaluation of the student’s undergraduate program and grades earned, score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) if needed, work experience (if applicable), recommendations and personal interview.
Program Completion
Students must successfully complete all course work no later than five years after the completion of the first graduate-level course.
Academic Standards
MSN candidates must maintain an academic grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (B) during their enrollment in the program. In order to graduate, students must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Academic Standing
MSN students will be placed on academic probation if their cumulative GPA drops below 3.0 (B). Those who do not achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) within two semesters of being placed on academic probation will be dismissed from the program. A student who receives one ‘C+’ will be placed on academic probation but may progress with coursework. A subsequent grade of a ‘C+’ or lower will dismiss them from the program regardless of GPA. A course in which students receive a grade of ‘C’ must be successfully repeated before they can continue in higher level coursework. A student who receives an ‘F’ will be dismissed from the program. Students dismissed from the MSN program may appeal the action to the School of Nursing Admissions Committee