Course variations
| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Full Time | Variable | $ 13,993 (US$ 13,993) a year | Contact provider |
Allen College |
Course summary
This program prepares family nurse practitioners to provide cost-effective, quality, primary care with an emphasis in rural health. The curriculum combines practice-oriented didactic instruction with extensive practicum experiences in multiple settings. The program reflects the commitment of the College to provide graduate education that is clinically relevant in today's evolving health care environment. Students complete core coursework toward the Master of Science in Nursing degree. In addition, students complete advanced practice and family nursing course work with a life cycle perspective. Theoretical and experiential learning are integrated in seminar and clinical experience throughout the program.
Program modules
The modules are NU:500 Professional Roles: Advanced Nursing Practice: 3; NU:510 Theoretical Foundations in Nursing Practice: 3; NU:520 Policy, Organization and Financing of Health Care: 3; NU:530 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: 3; NU:540 Advanced Nursing Research: 3; NU:596 Graduate Seminar I: 1; NU:695 Graduate Project: 0; NU:696 Graduate Seminar II: 1; FNP courses: NU550 Advanced Health Assessment: 3 credit hours, NU560 Advanced Pathophysiology and Disease States: 3; NU570 Advanced Pharmacology: 3; NU600 Family Nursing: Adult and Older Adult: 3; NU600C Family Nursing: Adult and Older Adult Clinical Practicum: 2; NU605 Family Nursing: Women's Health: 3; NU605C Family Nursing: Women's Health Clinical Practicum: 2; NU610 Family Nursing: Child and Adolescent Health: 3; NU610C Family Nursing: Child and Adolescent Health Clinical Practicum: 2; NU612C Family Nursing: Clinical Enrichment: 1.
Entry requirement for international students
A bachelor's degree with a major in nursing from a school accredited by a regional accrediting organization; A minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; Current licensure as a registered nurse in Iowa. Minimum of one-year clinical nursing experience as a registered nurse prior to enrollment in the first clinical course; Courses in community health nursing, statistics and nursing research at the baccalaureate level; Computer literacy and Copy of current CPR certification card.
Allen College accepts IELTS*
* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.
Qualification
Masters
Awarding body
Allen College
Department name
Allen College
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