Master of Science in Nursing: Concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner

San Francisco State University

The School of Nursing provides master’s level educational opportunities for registered nurses with a bachelor’s degree in nursing who wish to enter the profession or pursue an advanced practice nursing degree. Through advanced education and clinical training with this emphasis, students who are prepared for both California NP certification and national board certification (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners & American Nurses Credentialing Center). Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are licensed to practice autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage the health needs of patients of all ages. NPs can also serve as health care researchers, interdisciplinary consultants, and patient advocates. The master’s level curriculum includes both core courses and specialty courses. The core courses, the portion of the program for all students, include nursing theory, advanced practice nursing roles, pathophysiology, research, leadership, health policy and ethics for advanced practice nurses.

College of Health and Social Sciences