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

**NPTC 514 and 583 can be taken either fall or spring semester.