The Family Nurse Practitioner Program prepares nurses as leaders in practice to manage the health of individuals and families. Graduates are prepared to manage complex patients with chronic illness and to promote health and wellness using the latest evidence-based healthcare. Graduates practice in family practices, public and private primary care settings, occupational health settings and a variety of other healthcare settings. The program is grounded in respect for the profound dignity of every person and a whole person approach to care that includes the mind, body and spirit of the individual and family.
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Admissions Requirements
Applications for this master's degree program are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Required Documents for Graduate Admission
- A completed Catholic University online application (No fee is required.)
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (Unofficial transcripts can be used for the admissions review.)
- English Proficiency test scores (International students only)
Official transcripts and English proficiency scores must be submitted for full admittance to the University. Your official copies should be sent from the institution to em-operations@cua.edu
For international students, a credential evaluation of your coursework will be provided free of charge by the University.
Recommended Documents for Graduate Admission
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- One letter of recommendation
- A professional goal statement
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3-Year Plan of Study (69-71 Credits Required to Graduate)
Year 1
Fall
Session I
- ### DNP Orientation** [1cr]
- 691D Advanced Patho [3cr]
- 916D Seminar Nursing Scholarship [2cr/10ich]
Session II
- 630D QI safety [1cr]
- 708D Research [3cr]
Spring
Session I
- 686D Health Care Finance [3c/20ich]
- 700D Adv Pop Health & Health Promotion [3cr]
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
Session II
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
- 664D Epidemiology [2cr]
Summer
Session I
- 877D Informatics [2cr]
- 733D Well Child [2cr]
Session II
- 610D Advanced Pharm [3cr]
- 671D Healthcare Biostatistics* [2cr]
Year 2
Fall
Session I
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
Session II
- 740D Introduction to Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostics [3cr/90dch]
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
Spring
Session I
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
- 810D NP Milestone [1cr]**
- 751D Primary Care Adults [3cr]
- 750D Primary Care of Adults Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Session II
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
- 751D Primary Care Adults [3cr]
- 750D Primary Care of Adults Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Summer
Session I
- 750D Primary Care of Adults Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 802D Ethics [2cr]
- 752D Primary Care Adults II [3cr]
Session II
- 750D Primary Care of Adults Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 663D Health Care Policy [2cr/20ich]
- 752D Primary Care Adults II [3cr]
Year 3
Fall
Session I
- 734D Leadership [3cr/20ich]
- 760D Primary Care of the Family Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 735D Women’s Health [1cr]
Session II
- 781D Adolescent [1cr]
- 760D Primary Care of the Family Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Spring
Session I
- 811D NP Milestone 2 [1cr]**
- 770D Primary Care of Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 772D Primary Care Young Child [3cr]
- 770D Primary Care of Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Session II
- 789D DNP Role [1cr]
- 772D Primary Care Young Child [3cr]
- 770D Primary Care of Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Total Credits [cr] 69-71/ 1060 Care Hours (810 direct [dch], 250 indirect [ich])
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4-Year Plan of Study (69-71 Credits Required to Graduate)
Year 1
Fall
Session I
- ### DNP Orientation** [1cr]
- 916D Seminar Nursing Scholarship [2cr/10ich]
Session II
- 630D QI safety [1cr]
- 708D Research [3cr]
Spring
Session I
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30icl]
- 686D Health Care Finance [3cr/30ich]
Session II
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
Summer
Session I
- 877D Informatics [2cr]
Session II
- 671D Healthcare Biostatistics* [2cr]
Year 2
Fall
Session I
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
- 734D Leadership [3cr/20ich]
Session II
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
Spring
Session I
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
- 700D Adv Pop Health & Health Promotion [3cr]
Session II
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
- 664D Epidemiology [2cr]
Summer
Session I
- 733D Well Child [2cr]
- 802D Ethics [2cr]
Session II
- 610D Advanced Pharm [3cr]
Year 3
Fall
Session I
- 691D Advanced Patho [3cr]
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
Session II
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
- 740D Introduction to Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostics [3cr/90dch]
Spring
Session I
- 751D Primary Care Adults I [3cr]
- 750D Primary Care Adults Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 810D NP Milestone 1 [1cr]**
Session II
- 751D Primary Care Adults I [3cr]
- 750D Primary Care Adults Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Summer
Session I
- 750D Primary Care Adults Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 752D Primary Care Adults II [3cr]
Session II
- 750D Primary Care Adults Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 663D Health Care Policy [2cr/20ich]
- 752D Primary Care Adults II [3cr]
Year 4
Fall
Session I
- 760D Primary Care of the Family Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 735D Women’s Health [1cr]
Session II
- 770D Primary Care of Children Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 781D Adolescent [1cr]
Spring
Session I
- 772D Primary Care Young Child [3cr]
- 770D Primary Care of Children Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 811D NP Milestone 2 [1cr]**
Session II
- 789D DNP Role [1cr]
- 772D Primary Care Young Child [3cr]
- 770D Primary Care of Children Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Total Credits [cr] 69-71/ 1060 Care Hours (810 direct [dch], 250 indirect [ich])