Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

The AGACNP program will prepare you to provide advanced acute care to adults, from adolescents to the elderly. The stabilization of patients with multiple complex health problems and prevention of complications through high-quality, cost-effective inter-professional team management is emphasized. You will complete 41 credits in theory, advanced clinical procedures, and clinical practicum courses, including 600 hours of supervised clinical practice in acute and/or critical care settings.

The AGPCNP program will prepare you to provide advanced primary care to adults, from adolescents to the elderly. Advanced health promotion, disease prevention, and high-quality, cost-effective management of episodic and chronic health problems are emphasized. You will complete 39 credits in theory and clinical practicum courses, including 600 hours of supervised clinical practice in primary care settings.

The Dual Adult-Gerontology Primary and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program will prepare you to provide advanced primary and acute care to adults, from adolescents to the elderly. You will complete 50 credits in theory, advanced clinical procedures, and clinical practicum courses, including 1,200 hours of supervised clinical practice in primary care (600 hours) and acute/critical care settings (600 hours), thereby expanding your scope of practice and increasing your employability. Completion of the dual-track program requires only one semester more of full-time study than either the AGPCNP or AGACNP program alone. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply for dual national certification as an adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner and adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner.

The FNP program will prepare you to work in the community and to care for patients across the life span, treating common acute and chronic illnesses. Working in primary care settings, FNPs provide high-quality, patient-centered health care to a broad range of consumers. You will complete 39 credits in theory and clinical practicum courses, including 600 hours of supervised clinical practice in primary care settings.

The PMHNP program will prepare you to provide advanced comprehensive mental health care for individuals, families, and groups across the lifespan with psychiatric disorders. You will complete 42 credits in theory and clinical practicum courses, including 600 hours of supervised clinical practice in psychiatric and mental health care settings.