Master of Science in Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner (M.S.N.)

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Program Admission

See Admissions Procedures for this program.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a minimum grade of “B-” (2.7) to count in the program. Any failed course (“F” or “UW”) may result in dismissal from the program.
Students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 to graduate.

Accreditation Statement

The Family Nurse Practitioner master’s degree program in Family Nurse Practitioner at Southern Utah University is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.

Family Nurse Practitioner Curriculum (52 Credits)

NURS 6110 - Nursing Leadership Theory 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6320 - Evidence-based Practice in Nursing Leadership 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6510 - Innovation and Information in Nursing Leadership 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6610 - Advanced Pathophysiology 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6620 - Advanced Pharmacology 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6630 - Advanced Health Assessment 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6640 - Health Promotion and Population Care for MSN FNP 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6650 - Primary Care Management: Adult and Women’s Health 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6661 - On Campus Clinical Intensive 1 Credit(s)
NURS 6670 - Primary Care Management: Pediatric and Reproductive Health 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6680 - Primary Care Management: Special Populations and Genetics 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6690 - Transition to Practice and Certification Review 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6710 - Adult Primary Care Clinical I 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6711 - Adult Primary Care Clinical II 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6720 - Pediatric and Reproductive Health Primary Care Clinical I 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6721 - Pediatric and Reproductive Health Primary Care Clinical II 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6840 - FNP Capstone Project 3 Credit(s)
NURS 6841 - FNP Capstone Clinical 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits, M.S.N. Degree: 52

Licensure Notification

This program typically leads to licensure/certification and was designed to meet such qualifications for the state of Utah. Students who are or may be planning to pursue licensure/certification in any other U.S. state or territory may need to meet additional education requirements. This is not a reflection of SUU’s accreditation or quality, as each state and territory regulates their own education requirements for occupational licensure.

Students enrolled in a teacher preparation program may potentially be able to use a Utah educator license to obtain licensure through reciprocity. Additional information may be found through the Department of Teacher Education’s reciprocity table.

An overview of all of SUU’s programs that lead to licensure/certification and the programs’ current determination statuses may be found at www.suu.edu/provost/licensure.html.

Program Learning Outcomes

Be able to apply leadership skills to transform health care by preparing caring and competent advanced practice nurses who espouse holistic perspectives.
Demonstrate the ability to use multiple interprofessional and interdisciplinary perspectives to work and communicate by engaging in partnership with interprofessional teams and community resources.
Be able to apply nursing science to improve health and reshape health systems through transformative research with an emphasis on aging, rural health, and diverse communities.
Demonstrate the ability to provide developmentally appropriate whole person, evidence-based care that is respectful, compassionate, and ethical.
Practice cultural inclusiveness in research, practice, leadership, and community engagement.
Be able to create engaged and interactive approaches to nursing education, research, and practice using innovative technology.
Assume the advanced nurse practitioner role through self-reflection that fosters personal health, resilience, and well-being, lifelong learning, and the expertise in leadership skills.