MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY -- 120 MASON HALL
MURRAY KENTUCKY 42071-3302 -- PHONE: (270) 762-2193 -- FAX: (270) 762-6662
Post-master's FNP Certificate
The faculty believe that all advanced practice nurses provide advanced nursing care specific to the health needs of families or individuals across the lifespan, advance and extend nursing knowledge through systematic investigation and experimentation, and assume a nursing leadership role within the health care delivery system.
The family nurse practitioner (FNP) is an advanced practice nurse who provides primary health care services to all members of the family. Emphasis is placed on health promotion and preventive care across the life-span. The FNP is prepared to manage a wide range of acute and chronic health problems in a variety of settings.
Certification to practice advanced nursing is required by law and is expected by the Department of Nursing.
Required Courses:
- BIO 522 Pathophysiology
- NUR 641 Advanced Nursing for Health Promotion/Maintenance (advanced assessment)
- NUR 642 Advanced Pharmacology
- NUR 644 Advanced Rural Family Nursing I
- NUR 645 Advanced Rural Family Nursing II
- NUR 654 Practicum
Curriculum Outline
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Fall |
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Spring |
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BIO 522 |
3 |
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NUR 642 |
3 |
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NUR 641 |
4 |
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NUR 644 |
6 |
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Summer |
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Fall |
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NUR 645 |
7 |
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NUR 654 |
9 |
* These courses may be transferred in if taken within the last five years and are at the graduate level.
For Additional Information contact:
Dr. Nancey France, Graduate Coordinator
Department of Nursing
Murray State University
120 Mason Hall
Murray, KY 42071-3302
Telephone: (270) 762-6671
Department of Nursing Homepage
Date Modified June, 2000
