Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration (FNP)

Goldfarb's FNP post-master's certificate program prepares students to educationally and clinically provide care for primary care in the community to patients across the lifespan.

The Family Nurse Practitioner Program concentration offers a post-master's certificate for MSN-prepared registered nurses interested in specializing in primary care management for families across the lifespan. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the FNP certification exam.

FNP Program Description:

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) programs focus on skills and competencies required to provide primary care in the community to patients across the lifespan. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the FNP certification exam to become leaders in practice innovation, develop plans for comprehensive care management that address the multi-dimensional needs of patients and families, and advance health quality improvement. Coursework is designed to provide the student with skills to understand the complexities of the health care delivery system to influence change and develop policy that improves patient outcomes in a variety of settings.

Pathways for the FNP program include:

• BSN-MSN
• Post-Master’s Certificate
• BSN-MSN-DNP

Students who possess a BSN may choose the BSN-MSN-DNP track, which allows them to sit for the FNP certification exam. The DNP track provides for doctoral education, which has been proposed by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties.

Graduates of the BSN-DNP concentration will:

• Order and interpret laboratory and imaging studies;
• Diagnose and design plans of care;
• Collaborate and communicate with patients, families, and other members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams;
• Lead innovative strategies that promote safe, cost-effective, equitable, patient-centered care; and
• Participate in quality improvement projects with opportunities to disseminate work through regional and national meetings, and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• You will earn your FNP and attain your DNP, which will allow you to practice at the highest level and gain exemplary leadership skills.

Experienced Faculty:

From the classroom to clinical settings, our highly skilled clinical faculty bring their real-world experience to bear throughout the full learning process and maintain active clinical practice. Our students also benefit from expert guest faculty from Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, which complement the program’s didactic and lab components.

Small Class Sizes and Individual Support:

Our small class sizes allow for personalized attention as each student progresses through the program and our curriculum.

Convenience:

The FNP concentration is delivered online. However, students are expected to visit campus 1-2 times in some courses, such as Advanced Health Assessment and Skill courses.

Goldfarb School of Nursing is conveniently located on the Washington University Medical Center campus along with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, where most of our clinical experiences take place.

State-of-the-Art Clinical Simulations:

Through our world-class Clinical Simulation Institute, we offer high-fidelity patient simulations. These active learning experiences provide students with additional exposure to problems frequently encountered in acute and critical care settings or that may result in significant morbidity and mortality.

Career Prospects:

Graduates of the accredited Family Nurse Practitioner concentration will be prepared to care for families across the lifespan in a variety of primary care settings including urgent care.

NOTE: Courses and sequencing are subject to change

Didactic 1 credit hour = 15 contact hours                                

Clinical 1 credit hour = 60 clinical contact hours

Total contact hours = 1245

Post MSN Certification Course Sequence

• MSN from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate coursework
• Unencumbered/unrestricted RN license in good standing, Current CV, or resume.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider status.
• Official transcripts from all institutions where credit was earned.
• Two letters of reference from individuals who can address the applicant’s academic and clinical potential.
• Personal statement that addresses the desired area of specialization, personal attributes, program, and career goals.

Transfer Credit and Gap Analysis:  Students seeking transfer credit or who currently hold a different APRN certification should submit course syllabi to the Program Director to conduct a gap analysis to ensure all content is covered for certification exam without repetition of content from prior coursework.

Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing reserves the right to adjust tuition and fees at any time. For additional information, please contact our Business Office.