Concentration Overview
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Doctor of Nursing Science Program (DNP) program focuses on skills and competencies to provide primary care in the community to patients across the lifespan. Graduates will become leaders in practice innovation, develop plans for comprehensive care management that address the multi-dimensional needs of patients and families.
Graduates of the BSN-FNP concentration will:
- Obtain health histories and perform physical exams;
- 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.
Concentration Highlights
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 will be 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.
Sample Course Sequence with DNP Core Curriculum
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 = 1440
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | Didactic Contact Hours | Clinical Contact Hours |
| NURS 6420 Health Promotion Theory & Population Health | 3 | 45 | - |
| NURS 6523 Foundations of Scholarly Writing and Evidence Based Practice | 3 | 45 | - |
| Term 2 | |||
| NURS 6327 Health Systems Policy | 3 | 45 | - |
| NURS 6500 Leadership & Collaboration for Quality & Safety | 3 | 45 | - |
| Term 3 | |||
| NURS 5110 Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 | 45 | - |
| NURS 6328 Professional Aspects of Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 | 45 | - |
| Term 4 | |||
| NURS 5101 Advanced Pathophysiology for Primary Care | 3 | 45 | - |
| NURS 6122 Skills & Procedures for Primary Care NP | 3 | 45 | - |
| Term 5 | |||
| NURS 5121 Advanced Health Assessment * | 3 | 30 | 60 |
| NURS 6240 Systems-Based Practice & DNP Project I* | 3 | 30 | 60 |
| Term 6 | |||
| NURS 5805 Adult Gero Primary Care I | 3 | 45 | - |
| NURS 5808 Adult Gero Primary Care I Clinical **** | 4 | - | 240 |
| Term 7 | |||
| NURS 5965 Adult Gero Primary Care II (Add additional women’s health) | 3 | 45 | - |
| NURS 5968 Adult Gero Primary Care II Clinical **** | 4 | 45 | 240 |
| Term 8 | |||
| NURS 5971 Family Centered Care for Infants Children and Adolescents Theory | 3 | 45 | - |
| NURS 5972 Family Centered Care for Infants Children and Adolescents Clinical **** | 5 | - | 300 |
| TOTAL | 52 | 600 | 840 |
Admission Requirements
The following items are required when applying to the Family Nurse Practitioner Program:
- BSN 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 Missouri RN license in good standing
- Current 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 desired of specialization, personal attributes, program, and career goals
Tuition and Fees
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.
Faculty
Mary Curtis, PhD, ANP-BC, FNP-C, PHCNS-BC
Office: 314.362.4972
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