Curriculum Requirements – MSN Family Nurse Practitioner (47 CH)
Students must complete the prescribed program of study to earn the
Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (47 credit hours).
A typical full-time plan of study is outlined below.
Typical Program of Study – MSN Family Nurse Practitioner
Fall – Year 1
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NURS 501: Advanced Pathophysiology
3 CH
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NURS 502: Advanced Pharmacology
3 CH
Term Total: 6 CH
Spring – Year 1
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NURS 509: Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
(50 clinical hours)
4 CH
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NURS 506: Theoretical Foundations in Nursing*
3 CH
Term Total: 7 CH
Summer – Year 1
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NURS 511: Advanced Care Management I – Adults
(150 clinical hours)
5 CH
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NURS 504: Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice*
3 CH
Term Total: 8 CH
Fall – Year 2
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NURS 611: Advanced Care Management II – Adults
(150 clinical hours)
5 CH
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NURS 601: Epidemiology, Population Health & Biostatistics
3 CH
Term Total: 8 CH
Spring – Year 2
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NURS 614: Advanced Care Management III – Special Populations
(pediatrics, geriatrics, women’s health — 200 clinical hours)
6 CH
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NURS 505: Organizational Theory & Role Transition
2 CH
Term Total: 8 CH
Summer – Year 2
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NURS 617: Role Practicum & Residency – Family Medicine
(200 clinical hours)
6 CH
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NURS 503: Health Policy and Advocacy*
3 CH
Term Total: 9 CH
Program Completion:
47 credit hours, including 650+ supervised clinical hours across two years of study.
Ready to Apply to the MSN–FNP Program?
Applications are accepted once per year for Fall entry. Apply online using the
Claflin University application portal and select the
Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner track.
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Admission requirements and curriculum details are subject to change.
Please verify current details with the Office of Admissions and the Department of Nursing.