Family Nurse Practitioner

Admission Requirements

Procedure for Admission to the RN to Master of Science in Nursing Degree Program

Note: Not all Online Program offerings are available to residents of all U.S. states.   Please contact an admissions representative for further information.

The criteria to determine admission to the Master of Science in Nursing degree program include:

• Completion of the application for admission.
• An associate's degree in nursing from an accredited collegiate institution, or a diploma in nursing from an accredited institution.
• A cumulative CGPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.
• Submission of official transcripts from every college or university attended within 5*/10 weeks after the initial start date. *Effective March 22, 2022 - Students beginning classes at the Montgomery campus or High Point Off Campus Instructional Site will have five weeks to submit acceptable documentation. ​*Effective April 1, 2022 - Students beginning classes at the Richmond and West Palm Beach campuses will have five weeks to submit acceptable documentation.  *Effective May 31, 2022 - Students beginning classes at the Tampa and Orlando campuses will have five weeks to submit acceptable documentation. *Effective July 12, 2022 - Students beginning classes at the Austin and Columbia campuses will have five weeks to submit acceptable documentation. *Effective August 16, 2022 - Students beginning classes at the Savannah and Virginia Beach campuses will have five weeks to submit acceptable documentation.
• A valid and unencumbered license as a registered nurse in all US states or territory in which the student is licensed, including the state in which the student completes all assignments for the program. (Note that military, federal, and foreign educated nurses must meet this state requirement for nursing licensure).

Note: In order to progress into Graduate level nursing courses, a student must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA.  Students with a cumulative GPA of less than 3.0 may transition to the RN to BSN program to complete their BSN and then apply for the MSN program.

Course Requirements

RN to Master of Science in Nursing

Area I: General Education: 76 Credits

Professional Development

Basic Communications

Mathematics and Statistics

Natural Sciences

Arts and Humanities (chose two)

Social and Behavioral Sciences

General Education Elective (Choose Two)

Area II Foundation Requirements: 14 Credits

Undergraduate Nursing (45 transfer credits + 36 credits from South University)

Graduate Nursing (Students must complete core credits and one specialization)

MSN Core: 20 Credits

Specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner: 42 Credits for Specialization, 233 Total Credits for Program

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• NSG6001 Advanced Nursing Practice I 4 credit hours
• NSG6005 Advanced Pharmacology 4 credit hours
• NSG6006 Pre-Specialty Evaluation 0 credit hours
• NSG6020 Advanced Health and Physical Assessment 6 credit hours
• NSG6021 Pre-Clinical Evaluation 0 credit hours *
• NSG6420 Practicum I: Family Health - Adult and Gerontology 6 credit hours
• NSG6430 Practicum II: Family Health- Women’s Health 6 credit hours
• NSG6435 Practicum III: Family Health - Pediatrics 6 credit hours
• NSG6440 Practicum IV: Family Health - Primary Care 6 credit hours
• NSG6999 Graduate Project in Nursing 4 credit hours
  *If the student receives a failing grade in NSG2021, the student must enroll in and successfully pass the following four (4)-credit course NSG6023 Nurse Practitioner Enhancement

For the most up to date information on course requirements, please visit the academic catalog.

Outcomes

Offered at Online Programs, and Tampa.

Note: Not all Online Program offerings are available to residents of all U.S. states. Please contact an admissions representative for further information.

The RN to Master of Science in Nursing program allows students with strong academic backgrounds to reduce the number of courses required in the undergraduate component of the program. Students substitute certain graduate courses for undergraduate nursing courses. The program includes integrated practica experience, didactic instruction, and a summative project to assess individual student learning outcomes.

Students who successfully complete all requirements of RN to Master of Science in Nursing program will be awarded the Master of Science in Nursing degree.*

* Note: Students interested in a BSN should confer with their Academic Counselor or Program Director.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon Completion of the program, students will:

1. Synthesize current scientific research, theories, and concepts from nursing and other disciplines in the practice of professional nursing practice.
2. Collaborates directly with other healthcare professionals using various resources and technologies in various aspects of the advanced nursing leadership role.
3. Apply critical thinking skills in establishing priorities, delegating responsibility, formulating decisions, and maintaining accountability in the practice of pressional nursing through the application of nursing standards.
4. Demonstrate proficiency using the nursing process and systematic inquiry to deliver evidenced based, comprehensive, and holistic nursing care which promotes health and quality of life for diverse propulations.
5. Model a professional leadership role to formulate comprehensive plans of action for ongoing contributions to healthcare systems improvements.
6. Formulate a plan for ongoing contributions to improvement of healthcare delivery and development of health policy in a cost-effective manner.
7. Demonstrate ethical and legal standards of practice in the decision-making process to assit with the delivery of quality care associated with a specialty area of advanced nursing practice.

Comments and Concerns

All Fields Are Required

The purpose of this form is to provide a process for the general public to submit comments, concerns, or complaints regarding their interaction with the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Post Graduate Certificate, or Doctor of Nursing Practice program. A record of all complaints will be maintained and secured by campus administration. If you are a South University student, please submit your comments, concerns, or complaints according to the process outlined in the University Catalog or programmatic handbook. Please contact your Program Director or Academic Counselor if you need additional guidance.