Overview
The use of clinical decision-making and diagnostic reasoning skills is emphasized. The Family Nurse Practitioner graduate at University of Scranton will be prepared to provide direct patient care to individuals across the life span in primary care settings.
Key Features
- The FNP specialization is offered as a 36-credit master’s degree for baccalaureate-prepared-nurses, and as a 27-credit post-master’s certificate for nurses already holding a nursing master’s degree in advanced practice.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology
- Advanced Clinical Assessment
- Advanced Clinical Assessment Lab
- Family Health Promotion
- Family Clinical Practicum
- Advanced Pharmacology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Nursing Health Sciences View 1829 other Masters in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- An applicant to the FNP program must possess a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a CCNE, ACEN or CNEA accredited program, have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00 or other evidence of ability to successfully complete a graduate program such as grades in other post-baccalaureate courses, scores from national graduate school entrance examinations, or a record of progressively higher work experiences; and be licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Pennsylvania.
- The applicant must submit three professional references and a 300-word personal statement identifying career goals, demonstrating communication and writing skills. A personal interview with the program director or a faculty member to clarify goals and objectives is required.
- Students may begin course work in either the fall or spring semester.
Tuition Fee
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International
34740 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 965 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
34740 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 965 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Scranton
1000 - 1500 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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