Graduate Nursing Program

Tracks

Family Nurse Practitioner

Graduates of the MSN FNP track are prepared to serve as primary care providers to individuals across the lifespan including those with acute and chronic health concerns. The track requires a two-day face-to-face session in the first semester, where students will have the opportunity to master advanced assessment techniques on live standardized patients. Candidates in the MSN FNP track are eligible upon graduation to test for the Family Nurse Practitioner National Board Certification through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) and seek licensure through the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. If you are a nurse interested in becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner, the online MSN-FNP track at HSU is a perfect fit.

Requirements for Degree Completion

MSN Graduate Courses (15 credit hours) all MSN students must complete
MSN5003: PUBLIC HEALTH
MSN5013: ADVANCED NURSING CONCEPTS, THEORY AND RESEARCH
MSN5053: ADVANCED NURSING LEADERSHIP AND ROLES
MSN5073: HEALTH POLICY
MSN5083: HEALTHCARE ECONOMICS AND SYSTEMS

MSN Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Courses (30 credit hours)
MSN5093: ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
MSN5103: ADVANCED PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
MSN5123: ADVANCED NURSING PHARMACOLOGY
MSN5137: FNP PRACTICUM I: ADULT
MSN5117: FNP PRACTICUM II: WOMEN'S HEALTH AND PEDIATRICS
MSN5147: FNP PRACTICUM III: PRIMARY CARE

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 45
TOTAL PRACTICUM HOURS: 540

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing, 2000+ worked RN hours and unencumbered RN license
  • Online classes with practicum experiences in your region
  • Two-day face-to-face session in the first semester

Nursing Executive Leadership and Administration

If you are a nurse interested in opening the door to numerous employment opportunities such as magnet coordination, program development, consulting, management, quality improvement, or nurse leadership/executive positions (nurse managers, nurse administrators, directors of nursing, and chief nursing officers), the online MSN Nursing Executive Leadership and Administration (NELA) program at HSU is a perfect fit. If you are already a nurse leader, the MSN NELA degree provides an opportunity to expand your knowledge regarding resource management (personnel, fiscal), informatics, strategic planning, and quality improvement. There is no on-campus component required for this track. Graduates of the MSN NELA track may be eligible (pending work requirement) to test for the Advanced Nurse Executive Certification through the ANCC.

Requirements for Degree Completion

MSN Graduate Courses (15 credit hours) all MSN students must complete
MSN5003: PUBLIC HEALTH
MSN5013: ADVANCED NURSING CONCEPTS, THEORY AND RESEARCH
MSN5053: ADVANCED NURSING LEADERSHIP AND ROLES
MSN5073: HEALTH POLICY
MSN5083: HEALTHCARE ECONOMICS AND SYSTEMS

MSN Nursing Executive Leadership and Administration Courses (18 credit hours)
MSN5033: INFORMATICS
MSN5043: ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
MSN5026: NURSING EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION PRACTICUM I
MSN5066: NURSING EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION PRACTICUM II

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 33
TOTAL PRACTICUM HOURS: 300

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing and unencumbered license
  • Online classes with practicum experiences in your region

Resources

Graduate Nursing Student Handbook

Cost of Attendance

Technology Requirements

MSN FNP Required Supplies