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Overview
The FNP is prepared to provide direct care to individuals and families in a variety of primary care settings, including college health services, health maintenance organizations, community clinics, long-term care, assisted living, continuing care retirement communities, occupational health settings, urgent care and private practices.
Graduates of the Nursing with a concentration in family nurse practitioner program at Virginia Commonwealth University are eligible to apply for certification as a FNP by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Program goals
Graduates will achieve advanced nursing practice competencies by demonstrating:
- Systems and organizational leadership
- Implementation of advanced nursing practice interventions
- Effective use of research and technology
- Systematic evaluation of interventions and outcomes
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Primary Care of the Adult-Gerontology Population
- Maternal and Child Health in Primary Care
- Complex Problems in Family Primary Care
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
44 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science Public Health Nursing View 1347 other Masters in Public Health in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Be eligible for readmission or be in good standing at the last college or university attended
- Meet the general admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School
- Submit a complete application with all required materials to the School of Nursing
- Have an earned baccalaureate (or higher) degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school (e.g. ACEN, CCNE, CNEA)
- Have completed a minimum of three credit hours in statistics with a minimum grade of B
- Have a current, unrestricted R.N. license from a U.S. state or territory at the time admissions application is submitted
- Provide additional information with the application according to the English language proficiency guidelines for applicants who are international or non-native English speakers without a degree from a U.S. high school, college or university
Tuition Fee
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International
25956 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25956 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
25956 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25956 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
12618 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12618 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Richmond
1071 - 1750 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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