Lincoln Memorial University’s MSN degree program, Family Nurse Practitioner concentration, prepares nurses in an advanced practice role with competencies in family health promotion and culturally competent clinical management of common conditions across the life span to promote adaptation. Clinical courses have a 1:4 credit hour to clinical hour ratio. The Post-Master’s Certificate (PMC) option is available.
Students may request full or part-time status for the FNP concentration. The part-time option is only offered on a space available basis. Students wishing a part-time option must first discuss this with Dr. Jennifer Savage (Jennifer.savage@lmunet.edu), FNP Concentration Director. Part- time FNP students must meet with their advisor to plan an individualized progression plan. This individualized plan helps to ensure that course prerequisites are met and future course availability. A change in status from part-time to full-time or vice versa must be approved by the FNP concentration and a new curriculum plan must be designed with the faculty advisor.
This certificate program is offered at the Harrogate, Cedar Bluff sites, and online. Please note: The online student may be required to attend on-site intensives during the first semester if those courses are required based on their gap analysis.
Gap Analysis Requirement for FNP PMC Students
A master’s degree in nursing is required for admission to the PMC option. The completion of required didactic courses and clinical hours for the PMC students can be flexible depending upon waived and/or challenged credit hours and coursework, and as outlined in the student’s individualized program of study. The clinical evaluation process is outlined in this handbook.
Each student who is admitted as a candidate for a Post-Master’s Certificate (PMC) student in the FNP Concentration will complete a Gap Analysis. The Gap Analysis form can be obtained from the nursing department.
Graduate Coursework Requirements for Those with MSN and No Advanced Practice Nurse Certification
Graduate coursework for those with MSN and no advanced practice nursing certification must complete: graduate level courses in pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment as a pre or co-requisite with NURS 561 and NURS 561A Young and Middle Adults, NURS 562 and NURS 562A Pediatrics, NURS 564 and NURS 564A Women’s Health, NURS 563 and NURS 563A Lifespan of the Older Adult, and NURS 566/567 Internships. FNP post-master's certificate students who are not already NPs are required to complete a minimum of 660 supervised clinical hours and pass the Comprehensive Examination. Other coursework that may be required at the master’s level includes Theoretical Foundations and Research Methods, Contemporary Roles and Issues for Advance Practice Nurses as determined by the Gap Analysis and FNP Concentration Director.