Nursing M.S.N.
The Master of Science in Nursing degree at MTSU helps address a critical shortage of Family Nurse Practitioners with high-quality, affordable, and time-efficient studies. Coursework is completed online, except for clinical rotations through approved preceptors (in the student's home area when possible). Family Nurse Practitioners deliver comprehensive primary health care services to all ages and help provide health care to underserved populations. Full-time or part-time study is available. The program increases access to graduate education for practicing nurses who need time flexibility and for those in remote areas.
Full-time clinical manager fits in nurse practitioner online program
Lorrie Richardson (B.S., Nursing, ’97) works full-time as a surgery center’s clinical manager while studying for her master’s at MTSU in the Family Nurse Practitioner concentration with the online program. “The ability to go at my own speed and continue to work while earning my degree made this particular program appealing to me,” she says. “I have also had a lot of encouragement from family and friends to pursue advanced education. The first semester of the program was challenging; however, there is so much assistance that I was able to catch on quickly.” She also has enjoyed being a part of the learning experience for first-year nursing students through a graduate assistantship. Richardson, who may pursue a Ph.D., earned her certification as an ambulatory perianesthesia nurse (CAPA) in 2012. She has worked on the vascular/telemetry floor and in emergency services and ambulatory surgery.
Master’s sets up MTSU educator to teach future nurses, pursue doctorate
Nurse educator Lisa Murphree became an assistant professor at MTSU after receiving her Master of Science in Nursing in August 2010 through the Regents Online Campus Collaborative. She’s in a clinical track position coordinating and teaching medical surgical clinical, while also working on a doctoral degree. “I very much appreciated the online format of the M.S.N. program, which helped balance family, part-time work, and graduate work,” Murphree says. “The practicum provided a wonderful bridge between school and a teaching position.” She calls the M.S.N. program “challenging, worthwhile, and a good value. The graduate courses in the education track through ROCC have already proven to be great preparation for the Ed.D. for Nurse Educators degree I am pursuing.”
The Master of Nursing programs helps train nurses who seek to practice as advanced clinicians, want to teach in entry-level nursing programs, or wish to manage professional practice workplaces. Graduates may work in a variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, businesses, private practices, HMOs, schools and community centers
Employers of MTSU alumni include
- Fast Pace Urgent Care
- Frist Group
- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Primary Care Hope Clinic
- St. Thomas Hospital System
- Stonecrest Medical Center
- Take Care Clinic at Walgreen
- Tennova Healthcare
Graduate
MTSU’s School of Nursing offers the Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) degree with a concentration of Family Nurse Practitioner.
The program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
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3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta Georgia, 30326
Tennessee Board of Nursing
665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
Admission requires
- residence in Tennessee;
- an unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee;
- a bachelor's degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (conditional admission will be considered with a 2.9 overall B.S. GPA);
- successful completion of a 3-semester-hour or 4-quarter-hour undergraduate level statistics course;
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) if needed. Graduate school score requirements vary by TBR university. Consult the graduate admission requirements at each campus for further details.
Deadline to be fully admitted to graduate studies at MTSU and to have required documents received by MTSU's School of Nursing:
- October 1 — for Spring term admission
- February 1 — for Summer term admission
- April 1 — for Fall term admission
MTSU is currently not accepting out-of-state applicants for the MSN program.
Recent information indicates that the varied requirements in these states is prohibitive, placing an undue financial and administrative burden on the University. Since this situation is not likely to change in the near future, it is recommended that you seek an alternative institution for your graduate study plans.
For complete curriculum details, click on the REQUIREMENTS tab above.
Other programs offered
Students holding a MSN degree may pursue a Nursing Post Masters Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
The MTSU School of Nursing also offers selected graduate courses which may be transferred to programs offering the Master of Science in Nursing.
Undergraduate
Undergraduates in the School of Nursing may pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree via a traditional four-year baccalaureate program, first as a pre-nursing major and then, after three semesters and acceptance to the upper division, as a nursing major.
Nursing Administration Nursing Education Advanced Practice: Family Nurse Practioner
Nursing, Nursing Administration, M.S.N.
Jenny Sauls, Director
(615) 904-8488
MSNadvisor@mtsu.edu
Academic Advisor for MSN Program
(615) 898-5252
MSNadvisor@mtsu.edu
The School of Nursing offers the Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.).
Please see undergraduate catalog for information regarding undergraduate programs.
NOTE: Admission is closed; this program will become inactive Spring 2018.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Administration requires
- residence in Tennessee;
- an unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee;
- a bachelor's degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (conditional admission will be considered with a 2.9 overall B.S. GPA);
- successful completion of a 3-semester-hour or 4-quarter-hour undergraduate level statistics course;
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) if needed. Graduate school score requirements vary by TBR university. Consult the graduate admission requirements at each campus for further details.
Application Procedures
Students are advised to contact the graduate program advisor in the School of Nursing before beginning the application procedure. Applications are due by October 1 for spring admission, February 1 for summer admission, and April 1 for fall admission.
Applicant must
- submit application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php);
- submit official copies of transcripts;
- submit three signed letters of recommendation;
- submit an updated vita or resume;
- submit a copy of R.N. license.
NOTE: All students must first apply to the TN eCampus program at www.tnecampus.org. Students approved and assigned to MTSU will then apply to the MTSU College of Graduate Studies.
Degree Requirements
Candidate must
- complete 36 hours of graduate nursing courses with a B or better in all courses,
- maintain current documentation within the School of Nursing document storage account, and
- complete a practicum in accordance with TN eCampus requirements for this degree.
Curriculum: Nursing, Nursing Administration
Candidate must complete 36 hours in the following course of study:
Core Courses (15 hours)
- NURS - 6000 Theoretical Foundations 3 credit hours
- NURS - 6001 Health Care Policy 3 credit hours
- NURS - 6002 Advanced Nursing Research 3 credit hours
- NURS - 6003 Advanced Role Development 3 credit hours
- NURS - 6990 Scholarly Synthesis/Research 3 credit hours
Concentration Courses (15 hours)
- NURS 6301 - Nursing Administration I 3 credit hours
- NURS 6302 - Nursing Administration II 3 credit hours
- NURS 6303 - Health Care Finance 3 credit hours
- NURS 6304 - Human Resources Management 3 credit hours
- NURS 6305 - Quality Management in Nursing and Health Care 3 credit hours
Practicum (6 hours)
- NURS 6309 - Nursing Administration Practicum 4 credit hours
- NURS 6307 - Nursing Management Practicum 2 credit hours
Total practice contact hours - 360
Program Notes
The School of Nursing also offers selected graduate courses that may be transferred to programs offering the Master of Science in Nursing. Other courses designed to assist individuals to meet the requirements of the State of Tennessee Board of Nursing for a Certificate of Fitness to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse are also available. Please contact the School of Nursing for further information.
Nursing, Nursing Education, M.S.N.
Jenny Sauls, Director
(615) 904-8488
MSNadvisor@mtsu.edu
Academic Advisor for MSN Program
(615) 898-5252
MSNadvisor@mtsu.edu
The School of Nursing offers the Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.).
Please see undergraduate catalog for information regarding undergraduate programs.
NOTE: Admission is closed; this program will become inactive Spring 2018.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education requires
- residence in Tennessee;
- an unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee;
- a bachelor's degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (conditional admission will be considered with a 2.9 overall B.S. GPA);
- successful completion of a 3-semester-hour or 4-quarter-hour undergraduate level statistics course;
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) if needed. Graduate school score requirements vary by TBR university. Consult the graduate admission requirements at each campus for further details.
Application Procedures
Students are advised to contact the graduate program advisor in the School of Nursing before beginning the application procedure. Applications are due by October 1 for spring admission, February 1 for summer admission, and April 1 for fall admission.
Applicant must
- submit application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php);
- submit official copies of transcripts;
- submit three signed letters of recommendation;
- submit an updated vita or resume;
- submit a copy of R.N. license.
NOTE: All students must first apply to the TNeCampus program at www.tnecampus.org. Students approved and assigned to MTSU will then apply to the MTSU College of Graduate Studies.
Degree Requirements
Candidate must
- complete 36 hours of graduate nursing courses with a B or better in all courses,
- maintain current documentation within the School of Nursing document storage account, and
- complete a practicum in accordance with TN eCampus requirements for this degree.
Curriculum: Nursing, Nursing Education
Candidate must complete 40 hours in the following course of study:
Core Courses (15 hours)
- NURS 6000 - Theoretical Foundations 3 credit hours
- NURS 6001 - Health Care Policy 3 credit hours
- NURS 6002 - Advanced Nursing Research 3 credit hours
- NURS 6003 - Advanced Role Development 3 credit hours
- NURS 6990 - Scholarly Synthesis 3 credit hours
Concentration Courses (16 hours)
- NURS 6101 - Advanced Health Assessment 3 credit hours
NURS 6101 - Advanced Health Assessment
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MTSU MSN program. Corequisite: NURS 6102. Offers preparation to the advanced practice nurse to conduct focused and comprehensive health assessments of clients across the lifespan. Process of diagnostic reasoning emphasized as the primary means of collecting and analyzing data obtained from the client history, physical examination, and diagnostic procedures. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters.
- NURS 6102 - Advanced Health Assessment Clinical 1 credit hours
NURS 6102 - Advanced Health Assessment Clinical
1 credit hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MTSU MSN program. Corequisite: NURS 6101. Emphasizes the application of advanced assessment techniques in performance of focused and comprehensive health assessments of clients across the lifespan. Clinical analysis and synthesis of physical assessment data and diagnostic reasoning skills developed. Expect to devote approximately 4 hours each week to assignments and activities. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters.
- NURS 6103 - Advanced Pathophysiology 3 credit hours
NURS 6103 - Advanced Pathophysiology
3 credit hours
Explores an in-depth scientific knowledge base relevant to selected pathophysiological states confronted by advanced practice nurses. Provides a basis for the foundation of clinical decisions related to selected diagnostic tests and the initiation of therapeutic regimens. Pathophysiology across the lifespan correlated to clinical diagnoses and management. Offered spring, summer, and fall.
- NURS 6104 - Advanced Pharmacology 3 credit hours
NURS 6104 - Advanced Pharmacology
3 credit hours
Focuses on pharmacology and therapeutics used in the treatment of selected health conditions commonly encountered by the advanced practice nurse. Emphasis placed on the decision-making process utilized to safely and effectively prescribe and monitor pharmacotherapeutics appropriate to the client situation. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters.
- NURS 6204 - Curriculum Design and Educational Theory 3 credit hours
NURS 6204 - Curriculum Design and Educational Theory
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Admission to the MTSU MSN program and NURS 6000. Introduces traditional and contemporary considerations for curriculum planning and design as applied to nursing education. Emphasis placed on curriculum designs and exploration of major research-based theories of adult and nursing education. Concepts applied to a variety of settings and/or levels of education. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters.
- NURS 6205 - Evaluation Methods of Nursing Education 3 credit hours
NURS 6205 - Evaluation Methods of Nursing Education
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Admission to the MTSU MSN program and NURS 6002. Analysis of testing, benchmarking, and evaluating methods in the clinical practice of nursing across classroom, seminar, and electronic formats; includes evaluation methods to ensure competency in the clinical area. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters.
Clinical Focus Course (3 hours)
Select one course from the following:
- NURS 6505 - Advanced Adult Health Nursing 3 credit hours
NURS 6505 - Advanced Adult Health Nursing
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Admission to the MTSU MSN Program. Focuses on advancing the knowledge base of professional nurses on selected acute and chronic illnesses impacting the health of adults. Emphasis on acquiring advanced, specialized knowledge of adult health at a graduate level. Selected research from a variety of disciplines will be analyzed and discussed from theoretical and evidenced-based practice perspectives. Offered spring and fall semesters.
- NURS 6515 - Advanced Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 3 credit hours
NURS 6515 - Advanced Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MTSU MSN program; prerequisites or corequisites: NURS 6101, NURS 6102, NURS 6103, and NURS 6104. Focuses on advanced principles and concepts related to mental health nursing emphasizing the roles and functions of the advanced practice nurse in meeting the needs of individuals/families/groups/communities who are experiencing alterations in psychosocial functioning. Content includes management strategies from the domains of nursing, medicine, and pharmacological therapeutics. Evidence-based practices, research, culture, diversity, ethics, and legal issues integrated. Offered spring semesters.
- NURS 6525 - Advanced Critical Care 3 credit hours
NURS 6525 - Advanced Critical Care
3 credit hours
Prerequisites or corequisites: NURS 6101, NURS 6102, NURS 6103, and NURS 6104. Focuses on advanced concepts related to multi-organ/system function and dysfunction. Physiology, assessment, pathophysiology, system failure, and clinical management of major body systems addressed. Offered summer semesters.
- NURS 6545 - Advanced Women's Health and Perinatal Nursing 3 credit hours
NURS 6545 - Advanced Women's Health and Perinatal Nursing
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: NURS 6101, NURS 6102, NURS 6103, NURS 6104. Focuses on the care of women's health issues and the pre, peri, and post natal care of both mother and newborn. Nursing strategies for illness prevention, health promotion, and clinical management of both acute and chronic conditions are addressed. Offered summer semester.
- NURS 6635 - Advanced Pediatric Nursing 3 credit hours
NURS 6635 - Advanced Pediatric Nursing
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: NURS 6101, NURS 6102, NURS 6103, NURS 6104. Focuses on health maintenance and health promotion for children and their families. Care for children and families experiencing both acute and chronic illness/disabilities are addressed. Offered spring semester.
Practicum (6 hours)
- NURS 6207 - Clinical Focus Practicum 2 credit hours
- NURS 6209 - Nursing Education Practicum 4 credit hours
Total practice contact hours - 360
Clinical Focus Practicum - 120; Nursing Education Practicum - 240
Program Notes
The School of Nursing also offers selected graduate courses that may be transferred to programs offering the Master of Science in Nursing. Other courses designed to assist individuals to meet the requirements of the State of Tennessee Board of Nursing for a Certificate of Fitness to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse are also available. Please contact the School of Nursing for further information.
Nursing, Advanced Practice: Family Nurse Practitioner, M.S.N.
Jenny Sauls, Director
(615) 904-8488
MSNadvisor@mtsu.edu
Academic Advisor for MSN Program
(615) 898-5252
MSNadvisor@mtsu.edu
The School of Nursing offers the Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) in an online format that includes one concentration: Advanced Practice (Family Nurse Practitioner). Courses are offered each semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer).
Please see undergraduate catalog for information regarding undergraduate programs.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Advanced Practice: Family Nurse Practitioner requires
- residence in Tennessee;
- an unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee;
- a bachelor's degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (conditional admission will be considered with a 2.9 overall B.S. GPA);
- successful completion of a 3-semester-hour or 4-quarter-hour undergraduate level statistics course;
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) if needed. Graduate school score requirements vary by TBR university. Consult the graduate admission requirements at each campus for further details.
Application Procedures
Students are advised to contact the graduate program advisor in the School of Nursing before beginning the application procedure. Applications are due by October 1 for spring admission, February 1 for summer admission, and April 1 for fall admission.
Applicant must
- submit application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php);
- submit official copies of transcripts;
- submit three signed letters of recommendation;
- submit an updated vita or resume;
- submit a copy of R.N. license.
Degree Requirements
Candidate must
- complete 36 hours of graduate nursing courses with a B or better in all courses,
- maintain current documentation within the School of Nursing document storage account, and
- complete an Advanced Family NP practicum.
Curriculum: Nursing, Advanced Practice: Family Nurse Practitioner
Candidate must complete 46 hours in the following course of study:
Core (15 hours)
NURS 6000 - Theoretical Foundations of Evidence Based Practice
3 credit hours
Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 6002; admission to the MTSU MSN program. Provides the theoretical foundations for advanced nursing practice. Focuses on the critical components of contemporary nursing knowledge; explores the nature of theory development in nursing; examines relevance of concepts from basic and applied sciences; analysis and evaluation of nursing and related theories; and relevance of theory in terms of impact on professional nursing practice, individuals, families, and groups as clients in health care systems. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters.
- NURS 6001 - Healthcare Policy 3 credit hours
NURS 6001 - Healthcare Policy
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MTSU MSN program. Designed to further knowledge in health care policy and how its use impacts the health care delivery system. Within this context students will read about and discuss aspects of health care delivery, access and equity of the health care system, health disparities and how they impact delivery and policy, and how advanced practice nursing can impact health policy. Intended for master level students in the health care arena. Offered spring, summer and fall semesters.
- NURS 6002 - Advanced Nursing Research 3 credit hours
NURS 6002 - Advanced Nursing Research
3 credit hours
Prerequisite or corequisite: NURS 6000; admission to the MTSU MSN program. Involves the systematic examination and application of the research process. Concept of evidenced-based practice and its application to nursing critically examined. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters.
- NURS 6003 - Advanced Role Development 3 credit hours
NURS 6003 - Advanced Role Development
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Admission into MTSU MSN program. Provides students with an in-depth understanding of the legal, historical, political, social, and ethical aspects of advanced nursing. Examines traditional and emerging roles for advanced nursing. Offered spring, summer and fall semesters.
- NURS 6990 - Scholarly Synthesis 3 credit hours
NURS 6990 - Scholarly Synthesis
3 credit hours
Pre- or corequisite: All MTSU MSN nursing courses; NURS 6209 or NURS 6309 or NURS 6410 or NURS 6609. A culminating experience which provides the opportunity to synthesize current knowledge in the major or concentration area of study. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters. To be taken the last semester of study or by permission from the department. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters.
Concentration Courses (10 hours)
- NURS 6101 - Advanced Health Assessment 3 credit hours
NURS 6101 - Advanced Health Assessment
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MTSU MSN program. Corequisite: NURS 6102. Offers preparation to the advanced practice nurse to conduct focused and comprehensive health assessments of clients across the lifespan. Process of diagnostic reasoning emphasized as the primary means of collecting and analyzing data obtained from the client history, physical examination, and diagnostic procedures. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters.
- NURS 6102 - Advanced Health Assessment Clinical 1 credit hours *
NURS 6102 - Advanced Health Assessment Clinical
1 credit hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MTSU MSN program. Corequisite: NURS 6101. Emphasizes the application of advanced assessment techniques in performance of focused and comprehensive health assessments of clients across the lifespan. Clinical analysis and synthesis of physical assessment data and diagnostic reasoning skills developed. Expect to devote approximately 4 hours each week to assignments and activities. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters.
*(NURS 6102 - 60 contact hours which do not count in certification eligibility requirements)
- NURS 6103 - Advanced Pathophysiology 3 credit hours
NURS 6103 - Advanced Pathophysiology
3 credit hours
Explores an in-depth scientific knowledge base relevant to selected pathophysiological states confronted by advanced practice nurses. Provides a basis for the foundation of clinical decisions related to selected diagnostic tests and the initiation of therapeutic regimens. Pathophysiology across the lifespan correlated to clinical diagnoses and management. Offered spring, summer, and fall.
- NURS 6104 - Advanced Pharmacology 3 credit hours
NURS 6104 - Advanced Pharmacology
3 credit hours
Focuses on pharmacology and therapeutics used in the treatment of selected health conditions commonly encountered by the advanced practice nurse. Emphasis placed on the decision-making process utilized to safely and effectively prescribe and monitor pharmacotherapeutics appropriate to the client situation. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters.
Family Nurse Practitioner Courses (17 hours)
- NURS 6601 - FNP I Women's Health 3 credit hours
NURS 6601 - FNP I Women's Health
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Admission to the MTSU MSN program; NURS 6000, NURS 6002, NURS 6003, NURS 6101, NURS 6102, NURS 6103, NURS 6104; corequisite: NURS 6602. Focuses on advanced practice nursing and health care management of women in diverse populations. Includes biopsychosocial interactions, affecting women throughout the lifespan. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters.
- NURS 6602 - FNP I Women's Health Clinical 2 credit hours
NURS 6602 - FNP I Women's Health Clinical
2 credit hours
Prerequisites: Admission to the MTSU MSN program; NURS 6000, NURS 6002, NURS 6003, NURS 6101, NURS 6102, NURS 6103, NURS 6104; corequisite: NURS 6601. Focuses on the delivery of advanced nursing care to women. Various clinical settings with diverse populations may be employed for clinical practice. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters.
- NURS 6603 - FNP II Adult Health 3 credit hours
NURS 6603 - FNP II Adult Health
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Admission to the MTSU MSN program; NURS 6000, NURS 6002, NURS 6003, NURS 6101, NURS 6102, NURS 6103, NURS 6104; corequisite: NURS 6604. Focuses on advanced practice nursing and healthcare management of adults and older adults in diverse populations. Includes developmental, physiological, pathological, and psychosocial changes relative to health maintenance, acute and chronic illnesses, and life transitions. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters.
- NURS 6604 - FNP II Adult Health Clinical 4 credit hours
NURS 6604 - FNP II Adult Health Clinical
4 credit hours
Prerequisites: NURS 6000, NURS 6002, NURS 6003, NURS 6101, NURS 6102, NURS 6103, NURS 6104; corequisite: NURS 6603. Focuses on advanced practice nursing and healthcare management of adults and older adults in diverse populations. Includes developmental, physiological, pathological, and psychosocial changes relative to health maintenance, acute and chronic illnesses and life transitions. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters.
- NURS 6605 - FNP III Pediatrics 3 credit hours
NURS 6605 - FNP III Pediatrics
3 credit hours
Prerequisites: Admission to the MTSU MSN program; NURS 6000, NURS 6002, NURS 6003, NURS 6101, NURS 6102, NURS 6103, and NURS 6104; corequisite: NURS 6606. Focuses on advanced nursing and healthcare management of children and adolescents. Includes developmental, physiological, pathological, and psychosocial changes relative to health maintenance, acute and chronic illnesses, and developmental transitions within the family context. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters.
- NURS 6606 - FNP III Pediatrics Clinical 2 credit hours
NURS 6606 - FNP III Pediatrics Clinical
2 credit hours
Prerequisites: Admission to the MTSU MSN program; NURS 6000, NURS 6002, NURS 6003, NURS 6101, NURS 6102, NURS 6103, NURS 6104; corequisite: NURS 6605. Focuses on advanced nursing and healthcare management of children and adolescents. Includes developmental, physiological, pathological, and psychosocial changes relative to health maintenance, acute and chronic illnesses, and developmental transitions within the family context. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters.
Practicum (5 hours)
- NURS 6609 - FNP Practicum 4 to 5 credit hours (5 credit hours required)
NURS 6609 - FNP Practicum
4 to 5 credit hours
Prerequisites: Admission to the MTSU MSN program; NURS 6000, NURS 6001, NURS 6002, NURS 6003, NURS 6601, NURS 6602, NURS 6603, NURS 6604, NURS 6605, NURS 6606; corequisite: NURS 6990. Focuses on the synthesis of previously gained knowledge and skills in the provision of advanced nursing care to individuals, families, and communities. Emphasis placed on health promotion, disease prevention, and clinical management of clients with common acute and chronic illnesses. Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters.
Total practice contact hours - 975
Program Notes
The School of Nursing also offers selected graduate courses that may be transferred to programs offering the Master of Science in Nursing. Other courses designed to assist individuals to meet the requirements of the State of Tennessee Board of Nursing for a Certificate of Fitness to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse are also available. Please contact the School of Nursing for further information.
Additional Information
Overall Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Master's program, graduates will:
- Demonstrate knowledge and competencies in advanced nursing practice
- Integrate specialized knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines into advanced nursing roles
- Use research to validate and refine knowledge relevant to advanced nursing roles
- Practice advanced nursing roles in collaborative relationships across disciplines
and in partnership with communities
- Manage the healthcare of clients within legal, ethical and professional standards
- Improve the health of clients among diverse population groups
- Promote positive changes in healthcare delivery, health policies and nursing practice
Contact and Student Information
Richard Meeks
richard.meeks@mtsu.edu
615-494-8657
MSNadvisor@mtsu.edu
615-898-5252
School of Nursing
Middle Tennessee State University
MTSU Box 81
1301 East Main Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
College of Graduate Studies
Middle Tennessee State University
MTSU Box 42
1301 East Main Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37132