MSN Family Nurse Practitioner
The online Master of Science in Nursing degree prepares advanced practice nurses to function as family nurse practitioners (FNP). This program can be completed on a full-time (6 credits) or part-time basis. A graduate of the program is eligible for certification and licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Students need not be Pennsylvania residents or intend to work in Pennsylvania to enroll in the program. Graduates are eligible to take either the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Family Nurse Practitioner certification examination. To complete this program, students must complete 21 credits of FNP course work in addition to core and MSN clinical requirements.
After being accepted for admission to the MSN program, each student is assigned a faculty advisor who will assist the student in completion of a Program Plan. To complete this program, students must complete 21 credits of FNP course work in addition to core and MSN clinical requirements. Students have up to six years to complete the program.
Although this program is offered online, students are required to come to campus one week each year. The required campus visit is the week prior to Thanksgiving.
This program is based upon and consistent with the mission and philosophy of Duquesne University. The Duquesne faculty is committed to nurturing a flexible and creative scholarly environment that encourages students to participate actively in scientific inquiry and research.
Curriculum
* Students enrolled in GPNG 509, GNFN 500 and GNFN 504 are required to come to campus in November, usually the week before Thanksgiving, for 40 hours of clinical laboratory course work.
Revisions to courses and curricula are ongoing.
