The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Multiple locations
Charlotte , North Carolina , United States
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Overview
About the Program
This concentration leads to a MSN with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner Across the Lifespan. These Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) are prepared to function as Nurse Practitioners providing primary care to families across the lifespan.
The graduates of the Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Across the Lifespan program of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte are eligible to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) examination for Nurse Practitioner Across the Lifespan certification. The Family Nurse Practitioner program is a full-time, campus-based program.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Primary Care Reproductive Health
- Advanced Primary Care and Health Promotion of Adults Across the Lifespan
- Advanced Primary Care of Children and Adolescents
- Family Health in Advanced Practice Nursing
- Theoretical Basis for Nursing Practice
- Health Policy and Planning in the U.S.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 83
Credits
46 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science Public Health Nursing View 739 other Masters in Nursing in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 83
Other requirements
General requirements
- Unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina
- BSN degree from a college or university accredited by an accepted accrediting body; the RN-to-MSN option is not available to NP applicants
- One year of professional nursing practice
- Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last degree earned
- Completion of an undergraduate statistics course with a grade of C or above
- Statement of Purpose explaining the applicant’s career goal and preparation in relation to primary care and family practice, and qualities making them a strong applicant
- References should be from professional colleagues and should speak to clinical knowledge and expertise and one’s ability to function a member of the healthcare team. At least one reference from a supervisory person is preferred.
- GRE is not required
Tuition Fee
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International
11846 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5923 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
11846 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5923 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
2890 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1445 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Charlotte
1133 - 2060 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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