Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN
We emphasize hands-on, real life care in all aspects of the program. All of our faculty members are currently in practice, an important cornerstone of our program, giving you indispensable exposure to the kind of work you’ll step into after graduation. Our program emphasizes health equity and addressing social determinants of health both in the community and health care settings. Students can interact with patients speaking languages other than English and gain experience with culturally diverse populations. We offer access to unique clinical opportunities including addiction medicine, homeless health, and centers that provide evidence-based care across the gender spectrum. Your coursework will include four core courses (graduate research and sciences), one elective, and nine theory/clinical courses. The clinical courses include classroom work, lab sessions, and clinical preceptorships focused on physical assessment and pathophysiology, health maintenance, and the management of common acute and chronic health problems.
For more information: https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/family/
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| NURS 6070 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 1 |
| NURS 6080 | Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Nursing Practice | 1 |
| NURS 6560 | Professional Role Issues for Nurse Practitioners | 1 |
| NURS 6570 | Advanced Physical Assessment and Clinical Decision Making | 1 |
| NURS 5470 | Scientific Inquiry for Evidence-based Practice 1 | 1 |
| or NURS 6370 | Introduction to Research Methods and Design | |
| Theory Courses | ||
| NURS 6260 | Family and Organizational Systems Across the Life Span | 1 |
| NURS 6580 | Clinical Management of Primary Care with Young Families | 1 |
| NURS 6900 | Family Focused Primary Care of the Middle-Aged and Older Adult | 1 |
| NURS 7200 | Nursing of Children Theory I: Child and Family Development | 1 |
| Clinical Courses | ||
| NURS 6590 | Clinical Practicum: Primary Care with Young Families | 1 |
| NURS 6610 | Clinical Management of Primary Care with Adults | 1 |
| NURS 6630 | Advanced Concepts in Primary Care | 1 |
| NURS 6910 | Clinical Practicum: Family Focused Primary Care of the Middle Aged and Older Ad | 1 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select one NURS elective | 1 | |
| Total Course Units | 14 | |
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NURS 5470 is a graduate-level research methods course approved for Penn BSN students only.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.
Full Time Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Course Units | |
| NURS 6070 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 1 |
| NURS 6560 | Professional Role Issues for Nurse Practitioners | 1 |
| NURS 6570 | Advanced Physical Assessment and Clinical Decision Making | 1 |
| NURS 7200 | Nursing of Children Theory I: Child and Family Development | 1 |
| Course Units | 4.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 6080 | Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Nursing Practice | 1 |
| NURS 6370 | Introduction to Research Methods and Design | 1 |
| NURS 6900 | Family Focused Primary Care of the Middle-Aged and Older Adult | 1 |
| NURS 6910 | Clinical Practicum: Family Focused Primary Care of the Middle Aged and Older Ad | 1 |
| Course Units | 4.00 | |
| Summer | ||
| NURS 6260 | Family and Organizational Systems Across the Life Span | 1 |
| NURS 6610 | Clinical Management of Primary Care with Adults | 1 |
| NURS 6630 | Advanced Concepts in Primary Care | 1 |
| Course Units | 3.00 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NURS 6580 | Clinical Management of Primary Care with Young Families | 1 |
| NURS 6590 | Clinical Practicum: Primary Care with Young Families | 1 |
| NURS XXXX Graduate Nursing Elective | 1 | |
| Course Units | 3.00 | |
| Total Course Units | 14.00 | |
Part Time Plans of Study
2 Year Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Course Units | |
| NURS 6070 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 1 |
| NURS 7200 | Nursing of Children Theory I: Child and Family Development | 1 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 6080 | Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Nursing Practice | 1 |
| NURS XXXX Graduate Nursing Elective | 1 | |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Summer | ||
| NURS 6260 | Family and Organizational Systems Across the Life Span | 1 |
| NURS 6370 | Introduction to Research Methods and Design | 1 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NURS 6560 | Professional Role Issues for Nurse Practitioners | 1 |
| NURS 6570 | Advanced Physical Assessment and Clinical Decision Making | 1 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 6900 | Family Focused Primary Care of the Middle-Aged and Older Adult | 1 |
| NURS 6910 | Clinical Practicum: Family Focused Primary Care of the Middle Aged and Older Ad | 1 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Summer | ||
| NURS 6610 | Clinical Management of Primary Care with Adults | 1 |
| NURS 6630 | Advanced Concepts in Primary Care | 1 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NURS 6580 | Clinical Management of Primary Care with Young Families | 1 |
| NURS 6590 | Clinical Practicum: Primary Care with Young Families | 1 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Total Course Units | 14.00 | |
3 Year Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Course Units | |
| NURS 6070 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 1 |
| Course Units | 1.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 6080 | Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Nursing Practice | 1 |
| Course Units | 1.00 | |
| Summer | ||
| NURS 6260 | Family and Organizational Systems Across the Life Span | 1 |
| Course Units | 1.00 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NURS 7200 | Nursing of Children Theory I: Child and Family Development | 1 |
| Course Units | 1.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS XXXX Graduate Nursing Elective | 1 | |
| Course Units | 1.00 | |
| Summer | ||
| NURS 6370 | Introduction to Research Methods and Design | 1 |
| Course Units | 1.00 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NURS 6560 | Professional Role Issues for Nurse Practitioners | 1 |
| NURS 6570 | Advanced Physical Assessment and Clinical Decision Making | 1 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 6900 | Family Focused Primary Care of the Middle-Aged and Older Adult | 1 |
| NURS 6910 | Clinical Practicum: Family Focused Primary Care of the Middle Aged and Older Ad | 1 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Summer | ||
| NURS 6610 | Clinical Management of Primary Care with Adults | 1 |
| NURS 6630 | Advanced Concepts in Primary Care | 1 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NURS 6580 | Clinical Management of Primary Care with Young Families | 1 |
| NURS 6590 | Clinical Practicum: Primary Care with Young Families | 1 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Total Course Units | 14.00 | |