Master of Science in Nursing

Family Nurse Practitioner – MS1214 (hybrid) & MS1224 (online)

School of Nursing
Athens Campus (Main Office)
Grover Center E365
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio 45701
740-593-4494
800-560-0144 (toll free)
nursing@ohio.edu

Delivery Mode: Online, Hybrid. NOTE: applications for the hybrid modality (MS1214) are not accepted after fall 2020.

Terms of Entry: Fall, Spring, Summer

Program Overview 

The Ohio University School of Nursing promotes excellence in the profession of nursing through education, scholarship, and service. The School provides quality educational experiences, utilizes clinical partnerships and facilitates regional collaboration that will enhance the health of diverse communities.

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program consists of both didactic and practice-based or clinical performance courses. The didactic courses present the nursing knowledge, theoretical concepts, models, and research that inform patient care and evidence-based practice. The practice-based courses provide opportunities for students to apply knowledge; practice skills; plan, implement and evaluate interventions and programs; and learn the full scope of the role for which they are preparing.

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track option prepares students to be eligible for certification as a FNP. FNP’s provide primary care services to patients across the lifespan.

Clinical practicum experiences occur in primary care settings under supervision of qualified preceptors for a minimum of 650 direct care hours. The program can be completed in six semesters.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• Synthesize knowledge derived from a scientific foundation and evidence-based practice to demonstrate expertise in advanced nursing practice.
• Analyze health care policies to enhance and improve population health outcomes across diverse clinical practice settings.
• Demonstrate leadership and interprofessional collaboration for improving clinical prevention and health outcomes.
• Synthesize and apply quality improvement strategies to promote positive health outcomes.  
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and confidence for entry-level advanced nursing practice.
• Integrate knowledge and skills related to healthcare informatics in the advanced nursing practice role.

Opportunities for Graduates

Family Nurse Practitioners are prepared to work collaboratively in diverse primary care settings such as: primary care offices, school-based health clinics, hospice/homecare medical practices, retail health clinics, and community health clinics.

Further Information

Link to Program: https://www.ohio.edu/chsp/nursing/graduate/masters/family-nurse-practitioner

Link to Program Handbook: https://www.ohio.edu/chsp/nursing/knowledge-center/graduate/forms-and-resources

Admission Requirements

In addition to the standard Graduate College admission requirements, potential MSN students must also supply/document the following:

• Awarded Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from regionally accredited institution
• Minimum grade point average of 3.0 for unconditional admission
• Statement of professional goals
• Resume or CV
• Three letters of recommendation from individuals who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s ability to complete graduate-level coursework and practice abilities. A minimum of 2 of these must be from individuals prepared at or above the Master’s level. One must be from an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of the equivalent of two years full-time experience working as an RN within the past five years.
• Residents of and evidence of valid, unencumbered RN licensure in an approved state (https://www.ohio.edu/chsp/nursing/graduate/masters/msn-application-process)
• A web-basedadmission interview with faculty

Pre-Clinical Requirements

See Graduate Nursing Handbook.

• Specified health status/clinical requirements (i.e., immunization status, BLS certification)
• Federal and state background checks free from disqualifying offenses
• Evidence of malpractice insurance

International Students

This certificate program does not permit full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 cannot be issued based on admission to this program.

Graduation Requirements

Complete 41 credit hours as follows: