Master's Program - Family Nurse Practitioner
This advanced practice option focuses on the preparation of registered nurses who can function in the role of a family nurse practitioner. The curriculum emphasizes excellence in practice, research, critical thinking, inquiry, and leadership. Full-time and part-time study may be selected. Each student’s program of study will be planned at the time of admission. Graduates of the Family Nurse Practitioner option are employed in a variety of settings and are eligible for national certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
| Required Core Corses | |
| NURS 7315 - Advanced Pathophysiological Concepts Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| NURS 7330 - Diagnostic Reasoning and Procedures | 2 |
| NURS 7500 - Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 7550 - Pharmacology for the Advanced Practice Nurse | 3 |
| NURS 7600 - The Culture of Healthcare | 3 |
| NURS 7940 - Advanced Professional Nurse Practice Issues | 2 |
| NURS 7950 - Theoretical Foundations and Research Methods for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| CNHP 7800 - Interprofessional Collaboration for Advanced Practice | 3 |
| Required Specialty Courses | |
| NURS 7010 - Gerontological Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 7340 - Common Health Problems of Adults (135 required clinical hours) |
7 |
| NURS 7342 - Common Health Problems of Children and Adolescents (135 required clinical hours) |
6 |
| NURS 7080 - Gender and Reproductive Health (135 required clinical hours) |
6 |
| NURS 7360 - Advanced Practicum (180 required clinical hours) |
4 |
| Total: 48 credit hours |
Contact Us
Location
140 Decatur St.
Room 900 Urban Life Building
404-413-1200
Mailing Address
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4019
Atlanta, GA 30302-4019
Academic Assistance
Office of Academic Assistance
P.O. Box 3995
Atlanta, GA 30302-3995
Employment Opportunities
Accreditation and Approvals
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master of science degree program in nursing, Post-master’s certificate and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Georgia State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
P: (202) 887-6791
F: (202) 887-8476
Memberships
Georgia State University School of Nursing is a member of the National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing.
