MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Track
The sample curriculum below lists classes for Cizik School of Nursing's MSN Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track. However, students are encouraged to explore the BSN to DNP option, which allows students to seamlessly advance their education to the doctoral level. In addition, nurses who have a graduate degree may prepare for certification as an FNP through the nondegree post-graduate completion program.
After being admitted to the FNP track, students can apply to concurrently enroll in the Emergency/Trauma Care post-graduate concentration.
Sample Curricula
The courses listed below are required for Cizik School of Nursing’s Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner track. Once admitted, the student will be given a per-semester degree plan. Lab classes may require days several on campus. Most nurse practitioner track courses are offered virtually with testing offered both remotely and on campus, based on the student’s preference.
MSN FNP Sample Curriculum (Full-time)
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Semester 1
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Course No
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Required Courses
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Credit Hours
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N6151W
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Advanced Pathophysiology
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3
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N6165W
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Advanced Practice Role in Population Health
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3
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Semester 2
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Course No
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Required Courses
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Credit Hours
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N6152W
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Adv. Physical Exam/Differential Diagnosis
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2
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N6152B
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Adv. Physical Exam/Differential Diagnosis Lab
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1
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N5529W
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Advanced Pharmacology
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3
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N6551W
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Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
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2
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Semester 3
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Course No
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Required Courses
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Credit Hours
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N6194
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Family Nurse Practitioner I
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3
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N6194B
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Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical I
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3
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N6104W
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Nursing Informatics: Introduction to Concepts and Health Information Technologies
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2
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Semester 4
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Course No
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Required Courses
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Credit Hours
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N6195
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Family Nurse Practitioner II
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3
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N6195B
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Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical II
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4
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N6106W
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Nursing Research and Epidemiology for Evidence-Based Practice
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3
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Semester 5
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Course No
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Required Courses
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Credit Hours
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N6752
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Family Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship
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4
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N6154W
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Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice
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2
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N6105W
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Evaluation and Application of Research
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3
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Total Number of Credits 41
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MSN - FNP Sample Curriculum (Part-time)
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Semester 1
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Course No
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Required Courses
|
Credit Hours
|
|
N6151W
|
Advanced Pathophysiology
|
3
|
|
N6165W
|
Advanced Practice Role in Population Health
|
3
|
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Semester 2
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Course No
|
Required Courses
|
Credit Hours
|
|
N6106W
|
Nursing Research and Epidemiology for Evidence-Based Practice
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3
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|
N5529W
|
Advanced Pharmacology
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3
|
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Semester 3
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Course No
|
Required Courses
|
Credit Hours
|
|
N6152W
|
Adv. Physical Exam/Differential Diagnosis
|
2
|
|
N6152B
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Adv. Physical Exam/Differential Diagnosis Lab
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1
|
|
N6104W
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Nursing Informatics: Introduction to Concepts and Health Information Technologies
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2
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Semester 4
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Course No
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Required Courses
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Credit Hours
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N6551W
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Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
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2
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N6105W
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Evaluation and Application of Research
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3
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Semester 5
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Course No
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Required Courses
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Credit Hours
|
|
N6194
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Family Nurse Practitioner I
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3
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N6194B
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Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical I
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3
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Semester 6
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Course No
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Required Courses
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Credit Hours
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N6195W
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Family Nurse Practitioner II
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3
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N6195B
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Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical II
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4
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Semester 7
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Course No
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Required Courses
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Credit Hours
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N6752
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Family Nurse Practitioner Advanced Preceptorship
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4
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N6154W
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Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice
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2
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Total Number of Credits 41
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Important notes:
- Course numbers ending in “W” denote courses that are web-based or mainly online that may require some on- campus class time.
- Course numbers ending in “B” denote courses that are clinical and include additional fees.
- Current students: Please refer to the academic catalog of the year when you started the program for degree requirements.
Consult the catalog for course descriptions, methods of teaching, and prerequisites. Cizik School of Nursing and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston reserve the right to withdraw courses at any time, to change fees or tuition, calendar, curriculum, degree requirements, graduation procedures, and any other requirements affecting students. Changes will become effective whenever the proper authorities so determine and will apply to both prospective students and those already enrolled. Changes will be communicated when they occur.
