FNP students at the Medical University of South Carolina complete more than 800 hours of clinical experience as part of the requirements for the master's degree. Prior to completing the clinical requirements, students take 58 course credits covering topics such as nursing research, advanced care management of adults and children, and health care delivery. Programs are available to registered nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Nurses who already hold a master's degree are awarded a second master's in the family nurse practitioner specialty area.
Medical University of South Carolina
171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
843-792-1414
muschealth.edu
Nurses who hold a master's degree and New Jersey nursing license can apply to The College of New Jersey's Nurse Practitioner Certification Program. The post-master's certificate prepares graduates to provide primary care to adults and children. Required courses include individual, family and community systems and primary care. FNPs who plan on providing care to children and women take additional courses geared toward those people. Students must complete 16 to 21 credits to graduate from the program, along with a minimum of 200 hours of clinical work in local hospitals and health clinics. In addition to a master's degree and nursing license, applicants must possess CPR certification and undergo interviews and drug screening.
The College of New Jersey
2000 Pennington Road
Ewing, NJ 08628-0718
609-771-1855
tcnj.edu
The University of Pennsylvania's school of nursing master's program for family health nurse practitioners is one of the nation's oldest, according to its website. Since its inception in 1973, it has grown into a consistently top-ranked program that offers students extensive classroom and clinical experiences. Students in the program can select fulltime and part-time options. The fulltime program can be completed in 16 months. Students take core courses in research and science, followed by an elective and nine clinical classes. The master's program offers students an opportunity to work with patients whose native language is not English. A global nursing minor allows students to pursue study abroad. FNP students complete 732 hours of clinical experience by way of required practicums. Graduates find work in hospitals, community clinics and specialty practices. Applicants are required to have a valid nursing license and must submit a copy of their license along with college transcripts, essays and three recommendations.
University of Pennsylvania
School of Nursing
418 Curie Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4217
215-898-4271
nursing.upenn.edu