Primary Care Nurse Practitioner MSN Track
Admission Requirements
Important Dates
How to Apply
Program Curriculum
Academic and Additional Information
Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
Estimated Cost of Attendance (pdf)
Contact Information
Program Description
The purpose of this Master of Science in Nursing program is to prepare primary care nurse practitioners to become skilled in meeting healthcare needs of individuals and families across the life span. Primary care nurse practitioners concern their practice with the treatment of common, uncomplicated problems and the prevention of disease and disability. Program graduates will be eligible to take the Family Nurse Practitioner certification examinations. Graduates will also be eligible for licensure as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners by the Florida Board of Nursing.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the MSN program must meet general University requirements for admission to graduate studies. In order to be considered for the MSN Nurse Practitioner track, the interested applicant must meet these additional requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a nationally accredited program,
based on AACN’s Essentials of Baccalaureate Education
- Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting (resume 1-2 pages in length that includes professional work experience with a brief explanation of each position’s responsibilities)
- Minimum score of 1000 on the GRE (combined verbal and quantitative sections)
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from undergraduate nursing major (last 60+ hours)
- Written statement of academic and professional goals, typewritten in no smaller than 12pt font or equivalent with 1” margins (all sides), not to exceed 3 pages)
- Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida (copy of actual RN license)
- Successful completion of Health Assessment, Statistics, and Research Courses within the past 10 years
- Clinical references and interview may be requested, but are not necessary unless specified by the program
Important Dates
Graduate Nursing Application Deadlines (pdf)
How to apply
THERE IS NO SEPARATE NURSING APPLICATION AT UNF; PLEASE APPLY USING ONE OF THE APPROPRIATE FORMS PROVIDED IN THE BELOW SECTION AND SUBMIT IT TO THE ONE STOP CENTER (UNDERGRAD PROGRAMS) OR GRADUATE SCHOOL (MSN, RN-MSN, FNP CERT, & DNP PROGRAMS). THANK YOU!
1. UNF Graduate Application for Admission
Online
Paper
2. Graduate Student Update Form (for returning applicants/students)
All applicants are responsible for ensuring that applications, necessary application fees, transcripts, test scores, and supplemental materials are submitted directly to the UNF Graduate School at 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224. Receipt of materials may be verified with the Graduate School at 904.620.1360. All materials must be received by the application deadline for consideration. Do not submit materials to the School of Nursing unless requested to do so please.
Note that effective immediately for applications to any nursing program. A valid, current email address must be provided when completing the application form. Current UNF students will only be contacted at their school email accounts. Transfers will be contacted at the email address provided on the application since UNF email accounts are not generated until admission is granted. For written applications please use clear, large print to avoid errors. We will contact applicants regarding missing application items at the email address on file. Official decision letters will go via US Postal Service.
Program Curriculum
BSN - MSN Full-Time Track
First Semester
(Fall) |
Credit Hours |
| |
NGR 5003C |
Health Assessment and Diagnostics |
3 |
| |
NGR 5172 |
Pharmacotherapeutics |
3 |
| |
NGR 5141 |
Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
Second Semester (Spring) |
|
| |
NGR 5601C |
Advanced Nursing Practice I |
3 |
| |
NGR 5810 |
Research Methods for Evidence-based Nursing Practice |
3 |
| |
NGR 5110 |
Theoretical Framework for Practice |
3 |
Third Semester (Summer) |
|
| |
NGR 6602 C |
Advanced Nursing Practice II |
3 |
| |
Select one: |
|
|
| |
NGR 6970 |
Nursing Project |
1-3 |
| |
-OR- |
|
|
| |
NGR 6971 |
Nursing Thesis |
1-6 |
Fourth Semester (Fall) |
|
| |
HSA 6114 |
Health Organization and Delivery |
3 |
| |
NGR 6603 C |
Advanced Nursing Practice III |
6 |
Fifth Semester (Spring) |
|
| |
NGR 6941 C |
Primary Care Practicum |
4 |
| |
NGR 6740 |
Advanced Nursing Practice Role |
3 |
| |
Select one: |
|
|
| |
NGR 6970 |
Nursing Project * |
1-3 |
| |
|
|
|
| |
NGR 6971 |
Nursing Thesis * |
1-6 |
* Note: Students taking project
option must take a 3 credit hour elective. Students taking thesis
option must complete a total of 6 credit hours of
NGR 6971. |
BSN-MSN Part-Time
Track
| First Semester
(Fall) |
Credit Hours |
| |
NGR 5172 |
Pharmacotherapeutics |
3 |
| |
NGR 5141 |
Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
| Second Semester (Spring) |
|
| |
NGR 5810 |
Research Methods for Evidence-based Nursing Practice |
3 |
| |
NGR 5110 |
Theoretical Framework For Practice |
3 |
| Third Semester (Summer) |
|
| |
Students taking project option must take a 3 credit
hour elective |
3 |
| Fourth Semester (Fall) |
|
| |
HSA 6116 |
Health Organization and Delivery |
3 |
| |
NGR 5003C |
Health Assessment and Diagnostics |
3 |
| Fifth Semester (Spring) |
|
| |
NGR 5601 C |
Advanced Nursing Practice I |
3 |
| |
Select one: |
|
|
| |
NGR 6970 |
Nursing Project * |
1-3 |
| |
|
|
|
| |
NGR 6971 |
Nursing Thesis * |
1-6 |
| Sixth Semester (Summer) |
|
| |
NGR 6602 C |
Advanced Nursing Practice II |
3 |
| Seventh Semester (Fall) |
|
| |
NGR 6603 C |
Advanced Nursing Practice III |
6 |
| Eighth Semester (Spring) |
|
| |
NGR 6941 C |
Primary Care Practicum |
4 |
| |
NGR 6740 |
Advanced Nursing Practice Role |
3 |
| |
NGR 6971 |
Thesis |
1-6 |
* Note: Students taking project
option must take a 3 credit hour elective. Students taking thesis
option must complete a total of 6 credit hours of
NGR 6971. |
Academic & Additional Resources
UNF Graduate School
UNF Graduate Catalog
UNF Course Schedules
Contact the School of Nursing 904.620.2684
School of Nursing
Brooks College of
Health
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