Find out more about Master of Science in Nursing / Family Nurse Practitioner

Program Details

Family Nurse Practitioners serve a wide-ranging patient base, caring for individuals and families from infancy through geriatrics. The online MSN / Family Nurse Practitioner degree track from The University of Texas Medical Branch prepares expert FNPs ready to work in interdisciplinary teams to promote holistic family and community health. 

Students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the theoretical aspects of leadership practice and apply them in clinical settings. Coursework emphasizes critical thinking related to improvement opportunities in care delivery and safety standards. This BSN to FNP program enhances students’ skills in areas such as cost-effectiveness, process improvement, and risk assessment.

Topics covered in this online FNP degree program include:

• Pathophysiology
• Advanced health assessment
• Nurse practitioner diagnostic reasoning
• Pharmacological principles and clinical therapeutics

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