Program Details
Thomas Jefferson University offers a Master of Science in Nursing degree designed for nurses who want to gain comprehensive knowledge and skills in treating patients from infancy through adulthood. The Family-Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner program focuses on meeting patients’ primary care needs through a family-centered approach.
Students learn how to collaborate on interdisciplinary teams and create strategies to approach health promotion and illness intervention. Graduates of this online Nurse Practitioner degree program will meet the educational requirements to sit for the Family Nurse Practitioner certification exams offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board.
Coursework examines topics related to the management of:
- Common health problems in primary care
- Women and children in ambulatory care
- Adults and older adults in ambulatory care
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Thomas Jefferson University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeApplication Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- All accepted students are required to attend a one day orientation before the program begins.