Family/Individual Across The Lifespan Nurse Practitioner
About the Campus-Based Program
The M.S.N. FNP program has both campus-based and fully online options. Both offer part-time and full-time scheduling options, with 6-credits or more eligible for full time federal financing.
The campus based M.S.N./Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner program has specific application deadlines:
Spring Start FNP Application at Central Penn Campus – Cycle 1 is September 15. Cycle 2 is November 15. For November 15 secondary application deadline (for open position consideration only, student may be deferred if cohort is filled during the primary application cycle).
Fall Start FNP Application at Millersville University – Cycle 1 is January 19. Cycle 2 is March 15. For March 15 secondary application deadline (for open position consideration only, student may be deferred if cohort was filled during primary application cycle).
Curriculum Requirements
Millersville uNIVERSITY Cohort COURSE SEQUENCING
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
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| Year 1 | N 501: Theories (3) N 511: Patho. (3) |
N 502: Research (3) N 503: Issues (3) |
N 504: Informatics (3) |
| Year 2 | N 512: Health Assess. (3) N 513: Pharmacology (3) |
*N 531: Clinical Mgmt of Pediatric Populations (3) |
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| Year 3 | *N 533: Clinical Mgmt of the Adult Population (4) *N 534: Clinical Mgmt of the Geriatric Populations (3) |
*N 535: Clinical Mgmt of Vulnerable Populations (3) *N 536: Transition to APN Practice (3) NURS 698 Capstone Project (3) |
* The semester is split in to two courses, 7 weeks each. Each course requires 125 hours of clinical.
CENTRAL PENN Cohort COURSE SEQUENCING
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 |
N 501: Theories (3) |
N 504: Informatics (3) |
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| Year 2 |
N 502: Research (3) |
N 512: Health Assess. (3) |
*N 531: Clinical Mgmt of Pediatric Populations (3) *N 532: Clinical Mgmt of the Female Patient's Health (3) |
| Year 3 |
*N 533: Clinical Mgmt of the Adult Population (4) *N 534: Clinical Mgmt of the Geriatric Populations (3) |
*N 535: Clinical Mgmt of Vulnerable Populations (3) *N 536: Transition to APN Practice (3) NURS 698 Capstone Project (3) |
* The semester is split in to two courses, 7 weeks each. Each course requires 125 hours of clinical.
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Admission Criteria
wehrheim School of Nursing Criteria
Specific criteria required by the Wehrheim School of Nursing include:
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing (ACEN, CCNE or CNEA).
- Undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. When GPA is below this, provisional acceptance may be considered if the candidate demonstrates graduate study potential by other means.
- Satisfactory completion of an undergraduate statistics course and a research course in nursing.
- Three current academic and/or professional references.
- Licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania or in the state where clinical practice or internship is to be arranged.
- Current resume including a minimum 2 years of pertinent clinical experience by application date. Preferred 3-5.
- Successful completion of a personal interview with the Nursing Admissions Committee.
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Required Courses
Link to course descriptions (Graduate Catalog)
Core MSN Courses
NURS 501 Role Development and Theory Application (3 credits)
NURS 502 Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research (3 credits)
NURS 503 Advanced Practice Professional Issues and Health Policy (3 credits)
NURS 504 Nursing Informatics and Healthcare Technology (3 credits)
Core FNP Courses
NURS 511 Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice (3 credits)
NURS 512 Health Assessment and Diagnostics for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
NURS 513 Pharmacology and Alternative Therapeutics in Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
NURS 531 Clinical Management of Pediatric Populations (3 credits)
NURS 532 Clinical Management of the Female Patient’s Health (3 credits)
NURS 533 Clinical Management of the Adult Population (4 credits)
NURS 534 Clinical Management of the Geriatric Populations (3 credits)
NURS 535 Clinical Management of Vulnerable Populations (3 credits)
NURS 536 Transition to APN Practice (3 credits)
Capstone Course
NURS 698 Capstone Project (3 credits)
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National Standards Guiding Curriculum
American Nurses Association Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 4th ed. (2021)
National Task Force on Quality Nurse Practitioner Education Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs, 6th ed. (2021)
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Contact Information
Program Coordinator:
Cayleigh Minter, DNP, CRNP
Office: Caputo Hall, Room 122
Phone: 717-871-5341
Email: cayleigh.minter@millersville.eduWehrheim School of Nursing:
Location and Hours:
127 Caputo Hall
Mon.- Fri. 8:30a to 5pMailing Address:
Millersville University
PO Box 1002 (1 S. George St)
Millersville, PA 17551Tel: 717-871-4274
Fax: 717-871-7919
Email: Nursing@millersville.edu