The Masters in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Program is 44 credit hours and offered fully online. The Darton College of Health Professions at Albany State University provides nurses with the knowledge, skills, abilities, and hands-on experiences that will allow them to provide high-quality care in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Please Note: This is the full-time track for students who want to take nine or more credit hours per semester.
| Program Advisor | Dr. Linda Amankwaa | 229-430-4731 | linda.amankwaa@asurams.edu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Specialist | Dr. Denata Williams | 229-500-2913 | denata.williams@asurams.edu |
Albany State University recommends the following course track for transfer students. If you would like to use a different track, please contact your Online Support Specialist.
| Course | Title | Credits | Term | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Year 1 Full Time (26 hours) | ||||
| NURS 5100 | Adv. Health Assessment | 3 | ||
| NURS 5111 | Nursing Theory Devel | 3 | ||
| NURS 5120 | Adv. Nursing Research | 3 | ||
| NURS 5210 | Adv. Pathophysiology | 3 | ||
| NURS 5220 | Fam. Div. Vul. Comm. | 2 | ||
| NURS 5410 | Intro. to Fam. Prim. Care | 4 | ||
| NURS 5421 | Prim. Care of Children | 5 | ||
| NURS 5910 | Pharm. in Adv. Practice | 3 | ||
Year 2 Full Time (18 hours) | ||||
| NURS 6101 | Prim. Care of Women | 4 | ||
| NURS 6211 | Prim. Care of Adults | 5 | ||
| NURS 6310 | Prim. Care Iss./ Comm | 2 | ||
| NURS 6820 | FNP Practicum | 4 | ||
| NURS 6920 | Thesis/Scholarly Project | 3 | ||
This program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue a job in this field or related fields. Although career and professional development services are available to students and graduates, finding a job is the individual responsibility of the student. We do not guarantee that any student will be placed in any particular job, or at all.