Primary Care Nurse Practitioner MSN Track
Admission Requirements
Application Deadline
How to Apply
Program Curriculum
Frequently Asked Questions
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
- 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 (both academic and professional, 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
- Malpractice insurance (photocopy of policy front page, which includes dates and amount of coverage)
- Clinical references and interview may be requested of the applicant
Application Deadline
The annual Primary Care Nurse Practitioner MSN application deadline is June 1st for fall (August) admission. This is the deadline by which to submit all application materials to the UNF Graduate School.
How to apply
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.
Program Curriculum
Track 1 BSN to MSN Full-Time
First Semester
(Fall) |
Credit Hours |
| |
NGR 5001C |
Health Assessment and Diagnostics |
3 |
| |
NGR 5192 |
Pharmacotherapeutics |
3 |
| |
NGR 5141 |
Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
Second Semester (Spring) |
|
| |
NGR 5601C |
Advanced Nursing Practice I |
3 |
| |
NGR 5810 |
Nursing Research Methods |
3 |
| |
NGR 5110 |
Theoretical Framework for Practice |
3 |
Third Semester (Summer) |
|
| |
NGR 6602 C |
Advanced Nursing Practice II |
3 |
| |
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.
|
Fourth Semester (Fall) |
|
| |
HSA 6116 |
Health Organization and Delivery |
3 |
| |
NGR 6603 C |
Advanced Nursing Practice III |
6 |
Fifth Semester (Spring) |
|
| |
NGR 6941 C |
Primary Care Practicum |
4 |
| |
Select one: |
|
|
| |
NGR 6740 |
Advanced Nursing Practice Role |
3 |
| |
|
|
|
| |
NGR 6971 |
Nursing Thesis |
1-6 |
Track 2: BSN-MSN Part-Time
| First Semester
(Fall) |
Credit Hours |
| |
NGR 5192 |
Pharmacotherapeutics |
3 |
| |
NGR 5141 |
Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
| Second Semester (Spring) |
|
| |
NGR 5810 |
Nursing Research Methods |
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 5001C |
Health Assessment and Diagnostics |
3 |
| Fifth Semester (Spring) |
|
| |
NGR 5601 C |
Advanced Nursing Practice I |
3 |
| |
Select one: |
|
|
| |
NGR 6970 |
Nursing Project* |
1-3 |
| |
-OR- |
|
|
| |
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. |
UNF Graduate Catalog
UNF Course Schedules
Frequently Asked Questions
Nurse Practitioner Track FAQs
Contact the School of Nursing
| Office Position |
Staff/Faculty Member |
Email |
Phone |
Nursing Admissions
Coordinator |
Ms. Beth Dibble, Nursing |
bdibble@unf.edu |
904.620.2418 |
Graduate Nursing Director |
Dr. John McDonough
|
jmcdonou@unf.edu |
904.620.2684 |
| Director, School of Nursing |
Dr. Lillia Loriz |
lloriz@unf.edu |
904.620.2684 |
School of Nursing
Brooks College of
Health
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