Family Nurse Practitioner
Admission
- A BSN degree from an approved, accredited school*
- Current California RN licensure
- One year of clinical experience preferred
- Basic computer literacy
- A 3 semester credit course in statistics
- A GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Completion of the University Application for Graduate Admission, including application fee
- One official transcript from each college or university attended
- Three completed recommendation forms (included in the Graduate Application)
- The GRE general test is recommended but not required
- Resume
- Interview
- Current baccalaureate level physiology and health assessment knowledge/skills
- Student Nurse Practitioner professional liability and malpractice insurance coverage which must be maintained throughout enrollment
- Evidence of specified immunizations and screening tests, a report of recent physical examination, and BLS certification
- International applicants must meet additional requirements for admission http://www.sandiego.edu/admissions/graduate/international.php
The application deadline is March 1. All materials must be received by this date.
Curriculum Plan
The FNP track requires completion of 42 academic units and a minimum of four semesters and one summer is needed for full-time study. A course sequence for full-time students in the FNP track is outlined below. Part-time study is also available.
Fall Semester, Year One
| APNC 520 Pathophysiology | 3 units |
| APNC 521 Primary Care: Physical Assessment and Diagnosis | 4 units |
| NPTC 513 Behavior and Development: Birth through Adolescence | |
| NPTC 514** Behavior and Development Practicum | 1 unit |
| MSNC 503 Nursing Practice with Diverse Families in Communities | 2 units |
| APNC 523* Pharmacology in Health Management | 3 units |
| MSNC 511 Evidence Based Practice: Role of Theory and Research | 3 units |
| NPTC 528 Health Management of the Child | 3 units |
| NPTC 538 Child Health Management Practicum | 2 units |
| MSNC 512 Influencing the Health Care Environment: Policy and Systems | 3 units |
| NPTC 530 Adult Health Management I | 3 units |
| NPTC 531 Adult Health Management I Practicum | 2 units |
| NPTC 582 Women's Health Care | 2 units |
| NPTC 583** Women's Health Care Practicum | 1 unit |
| NPTC 532 Adult Health Management II | 3 units |
| NPTC 533 Adult Health Management II Practicum | 2 units |
| NPTC 597 Independent Clinical Practicum | 3 units |
**NPTC 514 and 583 can be taken either fall or spring semester.
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