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Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

The Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Track is the newest addition to the MSN Program at Florida Southern College. Responding to requests from our graduates and the community of interest, as well as the healthcare needs of the growing central Florida community, this 39-credit NP Track includes a minimum of 500 clinical hours, with advanced courses in Health Assessment, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology. Twenty-one core credits lead to the NP Track clinicals in Acute and Chronic Illness and the capstone Specialty Role concentration. A scholarly paper is produced, working with a faculty research advisor.

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum ........................... 21 hours
NUR 512 Advanced Practice Nurse Role
NUR 515 Advanced Pharmacology
NUR 520 Advanced Pathophysiology
NUR 522 Advanced Health Assessment
NUR 525 Nursing Theory and Research
NUR 535 Health Care Policy & Politics
MAT 510 Applied Statistical Analysis
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Track .......18 hours
NUR 611 Advanced Practice Nurse I: Acute Illness
NUR 616 Advanced Practice Nurse II: Chronic Illness
NUR 621 Advanced Practice Nurse III: Specialty Role
Total 39 credits