Nursing (MS) | Concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner
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The Master of Science in Nursing degree program builds on the skills and knowledge of a diverse population of registered nurses with a bachelor degree in nursing and preparing them to succeed in progressive roles in inter-professional health care and education settings. The program assists future nurse leaders and educators in the advancement of their professional practice through scientific inquiry and other scholarly activities. The concentrations are guided by the National League for Nursing’s Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), and the American Association of Nurse Practitioner's (AANP) core and population-specific competencies.
Graduates of the Nursing Education concentration will be prepared to educate nursing students and practicing nurses in academic and clinical settings. Graduates of the family nurse practitioner program will be able to perform as a primary care provider in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses in patients across the lifespan. The program is delivered in hybrid and online formats using current technologies that promote collaboration, accessibility and flexibility for the working nurse.
Preceptorship Attire
All students participating in clinical or preceptor experiences should dress appropriately. Clinical is limited to corporate casual attire, a white lab coat and a name tag.
Practicum Clinical Requirements
Students attending the practicum courses in the MSN program are responsible for securing their own location and qualified preceptor, and providing any clinical documentation requested by the agency such as physical exam, immunizations, current PPD or TB testing, AHA CPR Certification, and current RN license in the state of residence. Students should maintain their own clinical records throughout the program. Clinical required documents may be different depending on the concentration, please refer to the MSN Student Handbook and Practicum Handbook.
Disclosure
Requirements regarding distance education and practicum experiences vary from state to state. The student’s initial program application is reviewed using the address provided upon enrollment to determine individual ability to complete the program and practicum requirements in the student’s state.
It is the responsibility of the student to inform the Program Director and ECPI University of address changes prior to relocation. Changing the state of residence during the course of the MSN program may alter the ability of students to complete the MSN program.
See also the following additional program information:
Admissions Requirements > Master of Science in Nursing (includes information on Essential Functional Abilities)
Attendance Policy > Nursing | MSN (includes information on Clinical Phase Absenteeism and Tardiness)
CCNE Accreditation
The Master of Science in Nursing program at the Virginia Beach, Virginia campus is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.
About the Profession
Nurses holding a master's degree in nursing leadership will be eligible for positions in a variety of acute care and community settings. Graduates with a concentration in nursing education will be eligible for positions teaching patients, healthcare employees, and nursing students at the practical, associate and bachelor degree levels. Graduates in the family nurse practitioner program will be eligible for primary care positions in clinics, doctor's offices, public health departments, and urgent care centers.
Licensure
To be licensed as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), it is necessary to pass the AANP or ANCC certification exam. Licensure may be required by employers to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Program Progression
The MSN Program follows the ECPI University graduate program policies, including the grading scale. A minimum score of 80 is required for all graduate courses. Grades earned below the minimum of 80 will be awarded an F. Students in graduate programs must maintain a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of a 3.0 or better; students who fall below this requirement will be in SAP Warning status (see Satisfactory Academic Progress – Graduate Programs). Students who receive two grades of F at any time during the program will be dismissed. A student must re-take a course for which a grade of F was earned. Even if the course is repeated, the original earned grade counts as one of those attempts and the student may not receive another grade of F.
Student Evaluation
The faculty uses the program student learning outcomes and course objectives within individual courses as criteria for student evaluation. A graduate portfolio is created across the curriculum and submitted as evidence of accomplishment of the student learning outcomes in the final nursing course. Student grades are determined by a variety of formative and summative evaluation methods.