Family Nurse Practitioner

Become a Family NP
Our Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) specialty is ranked No. 15 by U.S. News & World Report. Our program prepares graduates to assess and manage a broad range of health needs of individuals and families across the life span. The program has a strong community-based primary care focus. Students may complete the program’s required 49 credit hours in four semesters or pursue the program part time.
Graduates are prepared to sit for the certification exam of the American Nurse Credentialing Center or the certification exam of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
SPECIALTY COORDINATOR:
Desireé Clement
desiree.clement@emory.edu
Unique Highlights
The FNP program offers multidisciplinary experiences in both the classroom and in clinical settings. Students have the opportunity to work with rural and migrant populations and in urban private practice settings. Nationally certified faculty members in the program engage in both clinical practice and research.
Clinical Experience
Graduates have more than 600 hours of directly supervised clinical practice. Emphasis is on the management of acute episodic problems and long term management of stable chronic diseases. More than 40 community-based sites and private practices provide students with a rich variety of primary health care experiences with clients of all ages. Students have the opportunity to do rotations in specialty areas such as endocrinology, cardiology, neurology, dermatology, orthopedics, and palliative care. Clinical sites include public health department clinics, hospital outpatient and satellite clinics, HMO clinics, community primary health care centers, Veteran’s Administration outpatient clinics, and health clinics for the homeless as well as private practice.
Career Opportunities
FNP graduates have an opportunity to work in either primary care or specialty areas. Recent graduates have found positions in family practice/internal medicine clinics, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, women’s health, and pediatrics.
To be considered for admission to the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, you must submit the following items:
Requirements for MSN admission include
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, NLNAC)
- Unencumbered RN license in the state of Georgia
Admission Requirements
- Application for Admission
- $50 Application Fee
- Official transcripts from each school attended
- Students with international transcripts must provide an evaluation from Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (www.cgfns.org) for previous nursing coursework
- Students with international transcripts must provide an evaluation from World Education Services (www.wes.org) for previous non-nursing coursework
- TOEFL scores are required if English is a second language
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Family Nurse Practitioner
Program of Study, Full Time
Semester 1 (Fall) | Course | Credits | Clinical Hours |
NRSG 524 | Becoming an APRN | 2 |
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NRSG 528 | Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology | 3 |
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NRSG 544 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |
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NRSG 576 | Introduction to Clinical Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 60 |
NRSG 549 | Pediatric Wellness | 2 | |
Semester Credit Hours |
| 12 | 60 |
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Semester 2 (Spring) |
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NRSG 505 | Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
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NRSG 517 | Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I | 2 |
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NRSG 522 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
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NRSG 545 | Advanced Pediatric Practice I | 2 |
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NRSGH 570 | Family Nurse Pratitioner I | 4 | 180 |
Semester Credit Hours |
| 14 | 180 |
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Semester 3 (Summer) |
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NRSG 518 | Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II | 2 |
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NRSG 572 | Family Nurse Practitioner II | 5 | 180 |
NRSG 652 | Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice Nursing | 2 |
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NRSG 591 | Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety | 3 |
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Semester Credit Hours |
| 12 | 180 |
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Semester 4 (Fall) |
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NRSG 599 | Business of Healthcare: Finance | 2 |
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NRSG 589 | Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery | 2 |
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NRSG 573 | Family Nurse Practitioner III | 5 | 240 |
NRSG 657 | Palliative Care Across the Spectrum | 2 |
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Semester Credit Hours |
| 11 | 240 |
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Total Credit Hours |
| 49 |
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Total Clinical Hours |
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| 660 |
Family Nurse Practitioner
Program of Study, Part Time
Semester 1 (Fall) | Course | Credits | Clinical Hours |
NRSG 524 | Becoming an APRN | 2 |
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NRSG 528 | Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology | 3 |
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Semester Credit Hours |
| 5 |
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Semester 2 (Spring) |
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NRSG 505 | Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
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NRSG 522 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
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Semester Credit Hours |
| 6 |
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Semester 3 (Summer) |
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NRSG 652 | Mental Health Issues for Advanced Practice Nursing | 2 |
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NRSG 591 | Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety | 3 |
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Semester Credit Hours |
| 5 |
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Semester 4 (Fall) |
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NRSG 544 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |
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NRSG 549 | Pediatric Advanced Health Assessment | 2 |
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NRSG 576 | Introduction to Clinical Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 60 |
NRSG 589 | Innovative Leadership in Health Care Delivery | 2 |
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Semester Credit Hours |
| 9 | 60 |
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Semester 5 (Spring) |
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NRSG 545 | Advanced Pediatric Practice I | 2 |
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NRSG 517 | Management of Acute and Chronic Illness I | 2 |
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NRSG 570 | Family Nurse Practitioner I | 4 | 180 |
Semester Credit Hours |
| 8 | 180 |
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Semester 6 (Summer) |
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NRSG 518 | Management of Acute and Chronic Illness II | 2 |
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NRSG 572 | Family Nurse Practitioner II | 5 | 180 |
Semester Credit Hours |
| 7 | 180 |
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Semester 7 (Fall) |
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NRSG 599 | Business of Healthcare: Finance | 2 |
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NRSG 573 | Family Nurse Practitioner III | 5 | 240 |
NRSG 657 | Palliative Care Across the Spectrum | 2 |
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Semester Credit Hours |
| 9 | 240 |
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Total Credit Hours |
| 49 |
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Total Clinical Hours |
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| 660 |
Not every state will allow a student to enroll in a distance education program or to participate in a clinical placement within the state. The states found on the link below are eligible states for distance-based education and clinical placement. For applicants not seeing their state on this list, please contact the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs.
Applicants to any of our distance-accessible courses/ programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification should become familiar with the regulations governing distance accessible programs in their state. Licensure requirements vary from state to state and by professional organization. Emory is working toward developing a database to provide this information. Prospective students residing in states other than Georgia should be aware of their state’s Board of Nursing and Department of Education rules and regulations.
The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is accepting applications to its academic programs for Spring, Summer and Fall 2019. Admission decisions will be based upon candidate competitiveness as well as space availability. Applicants could potentially be placed on a waitlist. Decisions for waitlisted applicants are announced as seats become available, up to the first day of orientation.
For questions or concerns about the application process, please contact the School of Nursing's Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs at 404.727.7980