MS in Nursing with Emphasis in Family Nurse Practitioner
Students who pursue the Family Nurse Practitioner MS(N) will be prepared to deliver evidence-based comprehensive primary healthcare to individuals of all ages, from birth through older adulthood, including the diagnoses and treatment of common acute episodic health problems and the management of chronic diseases. The student will utilize current research to provide health education to individuals and families and demonstrate expertise in health promotion and disease prevention. The student will be prepared to work independently and collaboratively to integrate advanced knowledge in the delivery of care to all populations including rural and other underserved communities.
- Manage clinical efforts in the primary care setting
- Provide visionary leadership
- Implement evidence-based practice
Degree Requirements
The MS(N) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) curriculum provides core master’s coursework in combination with FNP clinical specialty courses. The clinical specialty courses focus on care of the individual and the family, with a special emphasis on the rural and underserved, utilizing evidence practice guidelines.
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) offers certification as a FNP. Students who have completed a master’s degree in nursing in the FNP emphasis area are eligible to sit for the exam. Previous graduate-level coursework from another institution may be accepted toward the degree depending upon transcript review. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 in order to graduate.
| Core Courses | ||
| NURSE 7050 | Introduction to Scholarly Writing | 2 |
| NURSE 7110 | Advanced Nursing Roles and Professional Communication | 2 |
| NURSE 7160 | Scientific Foundations for Health Sciences | 4 |
| NURSE 8170 | Public Health, Sociocultural Issues, and Health Policy | 3 |
| NURSE 8910 | Translational Evidence-Based Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURSE 8990 | Practice Inquiry | 1 |
| Emphasis Area Requirements | ||
| NURSE 7120 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURSE 7130 | Advanced Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 |
| NURSE 7140 | Advanced Health Assessment and Promotion | 3.5 |
| NURSE 7145 | Procedures and Diagnostics | 3.5-5 |
| NURSE 8010 | Family Dynamics and Intervention | 2 |
| NURSE 8400 | Adult and Geriatric Primary Care I | 3.5 |
| NURSE 8410 | Adult and Geriatric Primary Care II | 3.5 |
| NURSE 8420 | Newborn Through Adolescence Primary Care | 3.5 |
| NURSE 8430 | Reproductive and Sexual Health Primary Care | 3.5 |
| NURSE 8545 | Advanced Diagnostics and Reasoning in Practice | 3.5 |
| NURSE 8980 | Advanced Clinical Nursing Practicum | 3 |
Sample Plan of Study
Sample plans of study can be found on the Sinclair School of Nursing MSN webpage.
Admissions
Applicants are required to meet two sets of minimum qualifications for admission: the requirements of the Master of Science program and the minimum requirements of the Graduate School. Because requirements vary, you must refer to a degree program's graduate admission page to learn about specific admission criteria, application deadlines, eligibility, and application process. Your application materials will be reviewed by both the Graduate School and the degree program to which you have applied before official admission to the University of Missouri.
Application Deadlines: After the application deadline, submitted materials will be reviewed. Applicants will receive notification of their acceptance decision within four weeks. Program application timelines vary by emphasis area. Refer to How to Apply for specific deadlines.
State Authorization: Due to higher education regulation changes, the University of Missouri is unable to accept applications for admission to online programs from students residing in various states. You may find more information at this link: https://online.missouri.edu/about/state-authorization.
Admission Contact Information
School of Nursing
Columbia, MO 65211
573- 882-0200
E-mail: Nursing@missouri.edu
https://nursing.missouri.edu