Family Nurse Practitioner

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Biostatistics for Evidence Based Practice
The focus of this course is the understanding of biostatistics for application to nursing and evidence-based practice. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of, and appraisal of, data analyses for the selection and use of best evidence for making practical conclusions about empirical data.

Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology

Theoretical Basis for Clinical Reasoning
This course examines the theoretical underpinnings of evidence-based practice. Emphasis is placed on applying a range of theories from nursing and related fields for the provision of high quality health care.

Health Care Policy
This course guides students in exploring political, economical, ethical, and social forces that currently impact decision making in health care. Patterns of influence that drive current policy development are examined and proposal of advocacy behaviors is encouraged.

Advanced Health Assessment
Develops the knowledge and skills necessary for the performance of a comprehensive health assessment. Synthesis of data including diagnostic study interpretation is emphasized.

Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
This course prepares nurses for professional roles in advanced nursing practice with knowledge of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles of common drug categories used to prevent illness and to restore and maintain health for client systems across the lifespan. Mechanisms of action, pharmacologic response, usual doses, adverse effects, indications, interactions, compatibilities, contraindications and routes of administration will be emphasized in acute and chronic conditions. Six hours of legal, ethical and financial content related to prescribing is addressed in this course as required by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

The Care of Well Women and Children
This course focuses on the care of well women and children across the lifespan. It prepares students to assume professional practice roles and responsibilities in health promotion, health maintenance and management of common health pattern variations pertaining to gynecological and primary care of well women and children. Emphasis is on family-centered, community based health care for diverse client systems.

Family Nurse Practitioner: Practicum I

Family Nurse Practitioner: Seminar I

Research and Best Evidence for Clinical Reasoning
This course is designed to assist the graduate student to develop knowledge and skills needed for the application of research findings to evidence- based practice and advanced nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the analysis and application of quantitative and qualitative research methods, directed at risk reduction and health promotion.

Differential Diagnosis for the Advanced Practice Nurse
This course is the second sequential course that explores the comprehensive physical and psychological assessment of signs, symptoms, and pathophysiological changes of the client system across the lifespan. The focus of the course is to develop diagnostic reasoning skill through analysis of present and past histories, physical findings, and diagnostic studies that contribute to the formulation of differential diagnoses of the major health problems in the United States. The client is assessed from a holistic nursing perspective with consideration of his/her cultural, social, ethnic, family, and community environments.

Family Nurse Practitioner: Practicum II

Family Nurse Practitioner: Seminar II and Capstone
Culminating experience in which one of three foci are selected: (1) integration of research findings into practice with evaluation of client system outcomes; or (2) evaluation of current nursing practice through examination of relevant client system clinical outcomes; or (3) description of new knowledge with potential for enhancing nursing practice.

Clinical Management I

Family Nurse Practitioner:Practicum III

Family Nurse Practitioner: Seminar III and Capstone
Culminating experience in which one of three foci are selected: (1) integration of research findings into practice with evaluation of client system outcomes; or (2) evaluation of current nursing practice through examination of relevant client system clinical outcomes; or (3) description of new knowledge with potential for enhancing nursing practice.

Clinical Management II

Course Curriculum

Please click here to view the Spring 2012 Semester/Quarter Curriculum.

Please click here to view the Fall 2012 Semester Curriculum.

 

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  • Sonja said:
    November 7, 2011 @ 7:23 pm

    I am not very familiar with the quarter system. Based upon the curriculum listed above, is this considered to be a full-time course of study or is this considered to be a part-time course of study? Could you post the two for comparison (i.e. part-time = # credits per quarter, full-time = # credits per quarter)? Thank you.

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    • Administrator said:
      November 18, 2011 @ 10:50 pm

      Hi Sonja, thank you for your inquiry. We are currently enrolling for the Fall 2012 Term. This term will actually be a part of the semester transition. Please click here to view the semester curriculum. This program requires a full-time coursework commitment by taking courses according to the prescribed course of study. We do want to clarify that the program can be considered part-time in financial aid terms due to the number of credit hours taken per term. If you have any additional questions, please contact an Enrollment Advisor at 866-225-6764 or info@nursingonline.uc.edu.

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  • Tiffany said:
    November 23, 2011 @ 8:04 pm

    There are 42 lab hours for the family nurse practitioner. Where are these to take place?
    Thank you

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    • Lisa Schuepp said:
      December 1, 2011 @ 4:06 pm

      Tiffany, great question! The lab hours are associated with the health assessment course, and the hours are completed in your local area.

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  • Joy said:
    December 1, 2011 @ 3:09 am

    Are students able to complete their clinical hours i their home town?

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    • Administrator said:
      December 19, 2011 @ 9:41 pm

      Joy, the clinicals are done in your local area. The student is responsible to secure the preceptor and the clinical site.

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  • Alexis said:
    December 8, 2011 @ 1:46 am

    Is there a post masters fnp option?

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    • Administrator said:
      December 12, 2011 @ 8:19 pm

      Hello, Alexis, we do not currently offer a post graduate certificate program via distance learning. Thanks.

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  • Michelle said:
    December 15, 2011 @ 3:13 am

    Hi there, I am trying to learn the lingo for the FNP program…so after completing this course will I have to go somewhere else to receive the FNP certificate? or will graduation from this program be all that is necessary for sitting for my FNP Georgia Boards? Thanks so much

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    • Administrator said:
      December 19, 2011 @ 9:40 pm

      Hello Michelle, upon completion of our program, you should be able to sit for the board certification. For clarification, please check with your state board to see if there is anything else that must be done to meet the requirements for your state.

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  • Mary said:
    December 19, 2011 @ 7:40 pm

    I am wondering if you are still accepting applications for the fall 2012 term. I know that the classes fill up fast and wanted to make sure. I am also wondering if you prefer open-ended letters of recommendation or if there is a pre-made form for the references to fill out. Thanks!

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    • Administrator said:
      December 19, 2011 @ 9:36 pm

      Hello Mary, we are still accepting applications for the FALL 2012 term. The deadline is 6/1/12, but if you are interested I recommend you apply as soon as you can as the term may close before the deadline. Your Enrollment Advisor, Monica, can assist you regarding what references are needed. Feel free to call her at (866) 225-6764.

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  • toni said:
    December 24, 2011 @ 6:04 am

    I have a medical degree from an accredited university outside the US and it has been evaluated as equivalent to that of the US. Some of the courses in the FNP course , I have already taken. Will those credits transfer?

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    • Administrator said:
      January 5, 2012 @ 8:44 pm

      Hello, Toni. We do accept transfer credits. However, you have to be accepted into the program before your transfer credits will be considered.

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  • Denise Franklin said:
    January 6, 2012 @ 4:27 am

    I see that you are transitioning from quaters to semesters, and there ar 6 semesters, does that mean the prgram is longer than 2 yrs total?

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    • Administrator said:
      January 11, 2012 @ 9:54 pm

      Hello Denise, the program is still designed to be completed in 2 years. For additional information on the schema for FALL 2012, please call your Enrollment Advisor, Lakeshia, at (866) 225-6764 extension 646.

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  • Julie Marsh said:
    January 6, 2012 @ 5:16 am

    I am attempting to fill out onlibne distance learning application for the fall FNP program, using both internet explorer AND firefox, I am not offered a choice of campus. only option there is main campus and it cannot be unchecked. How do I proceed? Thanks, Julie

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    • Administrator said:
      January 11, 2012 @ 9:53 pm

      Julie, please call our office and one of our Enrollment Advisors will try to assist you.

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  • Braeden said:
    January 10, 2012 @ 6:40 am

    What exactly are the practicums? Are they done on campus?

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    • Administrator said:
      January 11, 2012 @ 9:52 pm

      Braeden, the practicums are not done on campus; they are done in your local area. Please call our office for a more detailed explanation of the clinical requirements at (866) 225-6764.

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  • Elizabeth Clark said:
    January 24, 2012 @ 3:48 pm

    How does the part time curriculum work? I don’t see any posted part time plans?

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    • Administrator said:
      January 30, 2012 @ 8:55 pm

      Hello Elizabeth, we do not offer a part-time option in our MSN programs. For further details, please call your Enrollment Advisor, Monica, at (866) 225-6764 x469.

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  • Esther Waithaka said:
    February 8, 2012 @ 2:49 am

    How does the seminars work?? Online or campus based???

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    • Administrator said:
      February 9, 2012 @ 9:47 pm

      Esther our program is completely online aside from the clinical component. Our semesters are 14 weeks long. For additional information please call our admissions office at (866) 225-6764.

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  • Vera said:
    February 8, 2012 @ 6:05 am

    Is it possible to have an RN License in New Mexico but do the FNP Preceptorship in California or Nevada?

    Thanks.

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    • Administrator said:
      February 9, 2012 @ 9:46 pm

      Hello Vera, typically nurses can do the clinical hours in any state where you hold an active RN license. If you are licensed in California or Nevada you can consider doing your clinical hours in those states provided there are no restrictions from the state’s nursing board. Please call our office at (866) 225-6764 for further assistance.

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  • S.Boyd said:
    February 17, 2012 @ 8:59 am

    I will be completing a BSN program in May 2012. Can I submit an application now? I currently have an ADN.

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    • Administrator said:
      February 22, 2012 @ 10:19 pm

      Sheronda, yes, you are able to apply prior to the completion of your BSN program. We are currently accepting applications for the Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 semesters. Please contact an Enrollment Advisor at 866-225-6764 for additional details.

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  • Jessica said:
    March 5, 2012 @ 6:31 pm

    I was interested in applying for the online FNP program for the Fall 2012 term. The deadline says that it is June 1,2012, but states that it may close early. Are you still accepting applications for this term?
    Also, I have a question regarding the required statistics course. It states in the requirements that it has to be within the past 5 years, but I took this course in undergrad in the Fall of 2006 and I received an A for the course. I really don’t want to have to retake this course, would it possibly be accepted since it has been 51/2 years vs. 5 years?

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    • Administrator said:
      March 7, 2012 @ 9:23 pm

      Hello Jessica, the fall term has closed and we are now accepting applications for spring 2013. Regarding your statistics course, if you apply to our program you can use the course you have already completed. The department will advise if there is anything else needed. If you have additional questions, please contact us at (866) 225-6764.

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  • Selena said:
    March 7, 2012 @ 9:36 pm

    Is it possible to work full time and be in the FNP program?

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    • Administrator said:
      April 2, 2012 @ 5:40 pm

      Hi Selena, most of our nurses work full time while completing the program. For additional details, please contact an Enrollment Advisor at (866) 225-6764.

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  • Ammie said:
    March 29, 2012 @ 4:28 pm

    Do you accept graduate nursing credits from other institutions?

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    • Administrator said:
      May 15, 2012 @ 6:46 pm

      Hi Ammie! Please click here to view the transfer credit policy. If you have any questions, please contact an Enrollment Advisor at 866-225-6764.

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