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Family Nurse Practitioner -Primary Care - M.S.

New York State Registered Program Code: 20830

New York State Registered Program Code: 21418 (Dual BS/MS)

New York State Registered Program Code: 20839 (Dual RN-BS/MS)

HEGIS Code: 1203.10 {Nursing-R.N. Required for Admission}

Molloy Program of Study Code: MNFNC (prior MNFNP)

Molloy Program of Study Code: MDFNC (prior MDFNP) (Dual BS/MS)

Molloy Program of Study Code: MRFNC (prior MRFNP) (Dual RN-BS/MS)

 

Characteristics of the Molloy College Masters Prepared Nurse:

  • Demonstrates and transmits a belief in the inherent worth and dignity of individuals, families and communities, through role modeling of professional nursing.

  • Demonstrates advance competencies and ethical decision-making.

  • Assumes responsibility and accountability for advanced professional practice in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.

  • Assumes a leadership role based on theory, research and expert practice.

  • Designs and implements research.

  • Advocates for an environment of health in a global society.

  • Assumes responsibility and accountability for professional nursing practice.

 

Requirements

Core Courses (12 credits required):

ETH 5050Advanced Medical Ethics

3
NUR 5050Advanced Nursing Theory

3
NUR 5100Current Issues in Professional Nursing

3
NUR 5150Organizational Theory

3

Research Core Courses (7 credits required):

MAT 5500Statistical Analysis with Computers

3
NUR 5550Research Method and Design

4

If transfer credits are awarded for Research Methods - NUR 5550X (3 credits), the student needs to take NUR 5551 Special Study in Nursing Research for one additional credit.

All Core Courses must be completed before progressing to Advanced Practice Core Courses.

Advanced Practice Core Courses (11 credits required):

NUR 5240Advanced Pathophysiology

3
NUR 5722FNP/FPMHNP Advanced Physical Assessment

3
NUR 5730Pharmacotherapeutics

3
NUR 5830Role of Nurse Practitioner

2

FNP Program Courses (18 credits required):

NUR 5780FNP: Diagnostic Reasoning

3
NUR 5810FNP: Diagnoses and Therapeutics I

3
NUR 5820FNP: Diagnoses and Therapeutics II

3
NUR 5860FNP: Diagnoses and Therapeutics III

3
NUR 5620FNP: Practicum in Primary Care I

2
NUR 5630FNP: Practicum in Primary Care II

2
NUR 5640FNP: Practicum in Primary Care III

2
NUR 5970Practicum: Primary Care IV

3

NUR 5722: 45 Clinical/college lab hours

NUR 5780: 90 Clinical hours

NUR 5620, NUR 5630 and NUR 5640: 200 clinical hours

NUR 5970: Required for advanced placement students as advised

Note: NUR 5970 Practicum" Primary Care IV serves as an opportunity for students in any track to obtain additional clinical hours - required for advanced placement NP students in the FNP program.

Total Credit Hours: 48