Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner - Lincoln Memorial University

Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner from Lincoln Memorial University is a Campus Master Family Practice Nurse degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. The Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) concentration, prepares nurses in an advanced practice role with competencies in family health promotion and culturally competent clinical management of common conditions across the life span. The 17-month FNP concentration requires 43 semester hours of graduate course work including 720 clinical hours. A written comprehensive exam is required during the final semester. Students also complete a directed scholarly project. Students may only transfer a minimum of six (6) credit hours toward degree requirements. Why should you get your MSN at LMU? Graduate education will challenge you and allow you to discover new ways to view yourself, to view the art and science of nursing, and to view the world at large. The MSN degree brings new career opportunities. In addition to allowing you to enjoy increased job opportunities and potentially an increased salary, graduate education will improve your self-confidence and renew your commitment to nursing. Many nurses find that the additional challenge and autonomy enjoyed by nurse practitioners result in higher job satisfaction. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Concentration At LMU, the FNP concentration has been designed to meet standards for advanced practice education as mandated by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty. The FNP concentration has been approved by both the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Tennessee Board of Nursing. Nursing program accreditation has been granted by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program recently received initial accreditation from NLNAC. Additionally the Nurse Anesthesia Concentration has been accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. The undergraduate programs and the MSN program are fully approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. There is an Advisory Board for the MSN program that includes Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs), FNPs, CRNA, Anesthesiologist and employers of APNS. Graduates of the FNP concentration will have met the eligibility criteria for both the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners FNP certification examinations. The LMU nursing faculty is committed to challenging you to meet high academic standards while ensuring that you have the tools you need to be successful. Small classes and experienced faculty will enhance your graduate experience. The ability to share learning resources with the new medical school will further augment your learning environment. Faculty will work closely with students to help them master the core knowledge base needed for advanced practice. Faculty will also work with clinical preceptors to create clinical learning environments that will allow you to assume increasing responsibility for patient care as you progress through the program. Full-time and part-time options are available. A full time student can complete the program in four sequential semesters (inclusive of a summer semester). This full-time plan of progression will take 17 months to complete. Part-time students must meet with their advisor to plan an individualized progression plan. This will help to ensure that course prerequisites and future course availability will be incorporated into the plan. (See sample plans below.) Prospective students who do not hold a BSN should meet with an advisor to determine and plan a course of study. View more details on Lincoln Memorial University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Family Practice Nurse courses.