Florida State University College of Nursing Program Information Online Doctor of Nursing Practice Majors Graduate Certificate Program
Doctorate of Nursing Practice • Family Nurse Practitioner • Acute Care • Psychiatric Mental Health
Graduate Certificate Programs (online) • Psychiatric Mental Health
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ONLINE DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE DEGREE PROGRAM The online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program is designed to prepare nurses for the highest level of clinical practice in the profession of nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). The program is designed in accordance with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Practice Nursing (2006). Following transcript review, applicants with a MSN may be eligible to transfer in up to 40 credit hours. The DNP courses are offered online via interactive video conferencing from the Tallahassee campus. Students come to the Tallahassee campus a total of five times for orientation to the program, an intensive weekend in the Advanced Skills for the APN course, Objective Structured Clinical Examination Assessments, and DNP project presentation exposition. Students work with preceptors in their local community to meet the learning objectives for the practicum courses.
COMING FALL 2020 - NEW ONLINE DNP MAJORS The BSN to DNP or Masters to DNP FNP Major includes a total of 79 credit hours of post baccalaureate study and 1035 clinical hours. Upon successful completion of this major, graduates will be eligible to sit for the FNP certification exam and be awarded the DNP degree. The BSN to DNP or Master to DNP ACNP Major includes a total of 76 credit hours of post baccalaureate study and 1035 clinical hours. Upon successful completion of this major, graduates will be eligible to sit for the ACNP certification exam and be awarded the DNP degree. The PMHNP to DNP Major includes a total of 41 credit hours of post Master’s study and 540 clinical hours. Upon successful completion of this major, graduate will be awarded the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. The DNP degree must be completed within seven (7) calendar years from the time of formal matriculation into the program.
Fall 2020 application period: August 1, 2019 – March 1, 2020 For more information, please contact Carlos Urrutia, Director of Student Services at (850) 644-5638, or CUrrutia@admin.fsu.edu. Visit us online at nursing.fsu.edu.
Family Nurse Practitioner DNP Major The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is designed to prepare nurses for the highest level of clinical practice in the profession of nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). The program includes a total of 79 credit hours of post baccalaureate study and 1035 clinical hours. The program is designed in accordance with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Practice Nursing, National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty (NONPF) Core competencies, and Population Focus Nurse Practitioner Competencies (2013). Upon successful completion of this major, graduates will be eligible to sit for the FNP certification exam and be awarded the DNP degree. DNP Family Nurse Practitioner Major (79 credit hours and 1035 clinical hours Full Time - 8 Semesters Part Time - 14 Semesters Semester-1 Fall 2019 (12 hours) (Tuesday) NGR 5140 Advanced Patho Concepts in Nursing Science (3) NGR 7764 DNP Roles & Leadership Collaboration(3) NGR 5102 Theoretical Constructs for Nursing Science (3) NGR 6895 Health Care Policy, Politics, and Power (3) Semester-2 NGR 5871 (3) NGR 6185 NGR 5003 NGR 5003L
Spring 2020 (10 hours) (Tuesday) Managing Info and Technology in Health Systems Genetics and Emerging Diseases (3) Health Assessment for APN (2) Health Assessment for APN (2) (90 clinical hrs)
Semester-3 Summer 2020 (9 hours) (Tues) NGR 5800 Methods in Nursing Research (3) NGR 5887 Legal and Ethical Complexities in Healthcare (3) NGR 5172 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice (3) Semester-4 NGR 6853 NGR 5064C NGR 6348 (3) NGR 6304
Fall 2020 (11 hours) (Monday) Translation and Synthesis of Evidence (3) Advanced Skills for the APN (2) (45 clinical hrs) Women’s Health Care for Family Adv Prac Nurses
Semester-5 NGR 5846 NGR 6601 NGR 6601L NGR 6931C
Spring 2021 (11 hours) (Monday) Biostatistics (3) Advanced Management of the Family I (3) FNP Practicum I (4) (180 clinical hrs) DNP Project I (1) (15 clinical hrs)
Pediatric for Advance Practice (3)
Semester-1 Fall 2019 (6 hours) (Tuesday) NGR5149 Advanced Patho Concepts in Nursing Science (3) NGR7764 DNP Roles & Leadership Collaboration (3) Semester-2 Spring 2020 (6 hours) (Tuesday) NGR 5871 Managing Information and Technology in Health Systems (3) NGR 6185 Genetics and Emerging Diseases (3) Semester-3 Summer 2020 (3 hours) (Tuesday) NGR 5887 Legal and Ethical Complexities in Healthcare (3) Semester-4 Fall 2020 (6 hours) (Tuesday) NGR 5102 Theoretical Constructs for Nursing Science (3) NGR 6895 Health Care Policy, Politics, and Power (3) Semester-5 Spring 2021 (4 hours) (Tuesday) NGR 5003 Health Assessment for APN (2) NGR 5003L Health Assessment for APN (2) (90 clinical hrs) Semester-6 Summer 2021 (3 hours) (Tues) NGR 5172 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice (3) Semester-7 Fall 2021 (6 Hours) (Monday) NGR 6304 Pediatric for Advance Practice (3) NGR 6348 Women’s Health Care for Family Adv Practice Nurses (3) Semester-8 Spring 2022 (3 hours) NGR 5846 Biostatistics (3) Semester-9 Summer 2022 (3) NGR 5800 Methods in Nursing Research (3)
Semester-6 Summer 2021 (8 hours) (Thurs.) NGR 6602 Advanced Management of the Family II (3) NGR 6602L FNP Practicum II (4) (180 clinical hrs) NGR 6935C DNP Project II (1) (15 clinical hrs)
Semester-10 Fall 2022 (5 hours) (Monday) NGR 6853 Translation and Synthesis of Evidence (3) NGR 5064C Advanced Skills for the APN (2) (45 clinical hrs)
Semester-7 Fall 2021 (9 hours) (Thurs.) NGR 6619L FNP Practicum III (5) (225 clinical hours) NGR 6910C DNP Project III (1) (30 clinical hrs) NGR 6674 Population Health and Applied Epidemiology (3)
Semester-11 Spring 2023 (8 hours) (Monday) NGR 6601 Advanced Management of the Family I (3) NGR 6601L FNP Practicum I (4) (180 clinical hrs) NGR 6931C DNP Project I (1) (15 clinical hrs)
Semester-8 Spring 2022 (9 hours) (Thurs.) NGR 6912C DNP Project IV (1) (30 clinical hours) NGR 6942L DNP Practicum IV (5) (225 clinical hours) NGR 6893 Healthcare Finances, Economics, and Entrepreneurship (3)
Semester-12 Summer 2023 (8 hours) (Thurs.) NGR 6602 Advanced Management of the Family II (3) NGR 6602L FNP Practicum II (4) (180 clinical hrs) NGR 6935 DNP Project II (1) (15 clinical hrs) Semester-13 NGR 6619L NGR 6910C NGR 6674
Fall 2023 (9 hours) (Thurs.) FNP Practicum III (5) (225 clinical hrs) DNP Project III (1) (30 clinical hrs) Population Health and Applied Epidemiology (3)
Semester-14 Spring 2024 (9 hours) (Thurs.) NGR 6942L DNP Practicum IV (5) (225 clinical hrs) NGR 6912C DNP Project II (1) (30 clinical hrs) NGR 6893 Healthcare Finances, Economics & Entrepreneurship (3)
Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Major This major is designed to prepare nurses for the highest level of clinical practice in the profession of nursing as an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP). This new major includes a total of 76 credit hours of post baccalaureate study and 1035 clinical hours. The major is designed in accordance with the AACN Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Practice Nursing, the NONPF Core competencies, and Population Focus Nurse Practitioner Competencies (2013). Upon successful completion of this major, graduates will be eligible to sit for the ACNP certification exam and be awarded the DNP degree. Program of Study for Online Adult Acute Care NP BSN to DNP (76 and 1035 clinical hours) Semester-1 Fall 2020 (12) NGR 5140 Advanced Patho Concepts in Nursing Science (3) NGR 7764 DNP Roles & Leadership Collaboration (3) NGR 5102 Theoretical Constructs for Nursing Science (3) NGR 6895 Health Care Policy, Politics, and Power (3) Semester-2 Spring 2021(10) NGR 5871 Managing Info and Technology in Health Systems (3) NGR 6185 Genetics and Emerging Diseases (3) NGR 5003 Health Assessment for APN (2) NGR 5003L Health Assessment for APN (2) (90 clinical hrs) Semester-3 Summer 2021 (9) NGR 5800 Methods in Nursing Research (3) NGR 5887 Legal and Ethical Complexities in Healthcare (3) NGR 5172 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice (3) Semester-4 Fall 2021 (9) NGR 6853 Translation and Synthesis of Evidence (3) NGR 5064C Advanced Skills for the APN (2) (45 clinical hrs) NGR 6xxx Acute Care I (3) NGR 6xxxL Acute Care Practicum I (1) (45clinical hrs) Semester-5 Spring 2022 (11) NGR 5846 Biostatistics (3) NGR 6xx1 Acute Care II (3) NGR 6xx1L Acute Care Practicum II (4) (180 clinical hrs) NGR 6931C DNP Project I (1) (15 clinical hrs) Semester-6 Summer 2022 (7) NGR 6xx2 Acute Care III (3) NGR 6xx2L Acute Care Practicum III (3) (135 clinical hrs) NGR 6935C DNP Project II (1) (15 clinical hrs) Semester-7 Fall 2022 (9) NGR 6xx3L Acute Care Practicum IV (5) (225 clinical hours) NGR 6910C DNP Project III (1) (30 clinical hrs) NGR 6674 Population Health and Applied Epidemiology (3) Semester-8 Spring 2023 (9 hours) NGR 6912C DNP Project IV (1) (30 clinical hours) NGR 6xx4L Acute Care Practicum V (5) (225 clinical hours) NGR 6893 Healthcare Finances, Economics, and Entrepreneurship (3)
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner DNP Major The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is designed to prepare nurses for the highest level of clinical practice in the profession of nursing as a Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) Nurse Practitioner. The program is for PMH nurse practitioners wishing to earn the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, which includes a total of 41 credit hours of post Master’s study and 540 clinical hours. The program is designed in accordance with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Practice Nursing, National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty (NONPF) Core competencies, and Population Focus Nurse Practitioner Competencies (2013). Upon completion of this program the graduate to be awarded the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Program of Study for Online Post Master’s PMH NP to DNP (540 clinical hours and 41 Credit hours) Semester-1 Fall 2020 (6) NGR 7764 DNP Roles & Leadership Collaboration (3) NGR 6895 Health Care Policy, Politics, and Power (3) Semester-2 Spring 2021 (6) NGR 5871 Managing Info and Technology in Health Systems (3) NGR 6185 Genetics and Emerging Diseases (3) Semester-3 Summer 2021 (3) NGR 5887 Legal and Ethical Complexities in Healthcare (3) Semester-4 Fall 2021( 6) NGR 6853 Translation and Synthesis of Evidence (3) NGR 6674 Population Health and Applied Epidemiology (3) Semester-5 Spring 2022 (4) NGR 6931C DNP Project I (1) (15 clinical hrs) NGR 5846 Biostatistics (3) Semester-6 Summer 2022 (4 hrs) NGR 6935C DNP Project II (1) (15 clinical hrs) NGR 6xxxL DNP PMH Practicum I (3) (135 clinical hrs) Or FSU 5000-6000 level elective (3) Semester-7 Fall 2022 (4 hrs) NGR 6910C DNP Project III (1) (30 clinical hrs) NGR 69xxL DNP PMH practicum II (3) (135 clinical hours) Or FSU 5000-6000 level elective (3) Semester-8 Spring 2023 (8 hours) NGR 6912C DNP Project IV (1) (30 clinical hours) NGR 69XXL PMH Practicum III (4) (180 clinical hours) Or FSU 5000-6000 level elective (3) NGR 6893 Healthcare Finances, Economics, and Entrepreneurship (3)
The applicant must have at least a Master’s as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and be a certified PMHNP. The academic transcript and resume of applicants with MSN degrees will be evaluated individually to determine the number of MSN degree credit and clinical hours that can be applied toward the DNP degree. Successful completion of 41 credit hours plus at least 40 transfer credit hours of post-Masters, graduate course work will complete the program of study. The coursework includes a successful completion of all courses with a B or higher and an evidence based DNP project. Must have a cumulative GPA in the program of 3.0 or higher. The DNP degree must be completed within 5 calendar years from time of formal matriculation into the program.
Graduate Certificate Program Psychiatric Mental Health Program Application Deadline is October 1 (Spring) and April 1 (Fall) n The online Psychiatric Mental Health Certificate is a post-masters/post-DNP certification program available to certified Family/Adult Nurse Practitioner graduates who would like to gain additional knowledge in advanced practice psychiatric mental health nursing of family. Incoming graduate students must have the taken the following graduate level courses prior to starting the program: Advance Health Assessment, Advance Pathophysiology, and Advance Pharmacology. The certificate will allow the graduate to sit for Psychiatric Mental Health Certification.
For more information, please contact Carlos Urrutia, Director of Student Services at (850) 644-5638, or CUrrutia@admin.fsu.edu. Visit us at nursing.fsu.edu
n The program prepares students to provide comprehensive and integrative psychiatric mental health care to those in need of psychiatric services, as well as those who are at risk. n The program has 23 graduate level credits of mental health theory and 540 hours of supervised clinical experiences in three psychotherapeutic treatment modalities (individual, group and family) and encompasses treatment across the life span, from childhood through senescence.
THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY College of Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Certificate (Fall Admission)
Fall Semester NGR 5056C Advanced Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnostics (3) (45 clinical hours) NGR 5538 Psychopharmacology for Psychiatric Nursing (3) Spring Semester NGR 5503 Psychiatric/MH Nurse Practitioner I: Individual Psychotherapy (3) NGR 5503L Psychiatric/MH NP I Lab: Individual Psychotherapy (3) (135 clinical hours) Summer Semester NGR 5508 Psychiatric/MH Nurse Practitioner II: Family and Group Psychotherapy (3) NGR 5508L Psychiatric/MH NP II Lab: Family and Group Psychotherapy (3) (135 Clinical hours) Fall Semester NGR 5504L Practicum - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (5) (225 clinical hours) Total of 23 Credit hours and 540 clinical hours
Psychiatric Mental Health Certificate (Spring Admission) Spring Semester NGR 5056C Advanced Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnostics (3) (45 clinical hours) NGR 5538 Psychopharmacology for Psychiatric Nursing (3) Summer Semester NGR 5503 Psychiatric/MH Nurse Practitioner I: Individual Psychotherapy (3) NGR 5503L Psychiatric/MH NP I Lab: Individual Psychotherapy (3) (135 clinical hours) Fall Semester NGR 5508 Psychiatric/MH Nurse Practitioner II: Family and Group Psychotherapy (3) NGR 5508L Psychiatric/MH NP II Lab: Family and Group Psychotherapy (3) (135 Clinical hours) Spring Semester NGR 5504L Practicum - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (5) (225 clinical hours) Total of 23 Credit hours and 540 clinical hours
2019-2020 Tuition Distance Learning Fee Category
Undergraduate Courses
Graduate Courses
State Fees (per credit hour) Matriculation Fee Student Financial Aid Capital Improvement Fee
$105.07 $5.25 $4.76
$403.51 $20.17 $4.76
Subtotal of State Fees
$115.08
$428.44
Local Fees (per credit hour) Athletics Fee Activities and Services Fee Student Health Fee Subtotal Local Fees
$0.69 $9.88 $0.00 $12.38
$0.69 $9.88 $0.00 $12.38
Transportation Fee Tuition Differential Fee Student Facilities Use Fee Technology Fee Subtotal University Fees Total In-State (per credit hour)
$0.00 $49.59 $0.00 $5.25 $54.84 $180.49
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5.25 $5.25 $444.26
Out-of-State Fees (per credit hour) Out-of-State Fee Out-of-State Financial Aid Fee Total Out-of-State (per credit hour)
$481.48 $24.07 $686.04
$601.34 $30.06 $1,075.66
$0.00
$0.00
$5.00
$5.00
Other Fees (per credit hour)
Term-based Flat Fees Per-Semester Facilities Use Fee (all terms) FSUCard Term Fee (Fall & Spring only)
Note: The fee schedule above describes only the base rate for courses. Your final tuition bill may vary from the schedule above depending upon the courses in which you are enrolled, as well as your program of study. Some courses and majors are subject to additional fees (e.g. lab fees, program equipment fees, online course fees, etc.). This fee schedule is provided for estimation purposes only.
Apply Now Application Deadlines: DNP – March 1st Certificate Programs: Psych Mental Health – October 1st and April 1st The Application Process In order to apply for admission to the Doctor of Nursing Practice Graduate Program in Nursing, you must:
Apply to Florida State University and complete the Florida State University Graduate application online at https://admissions.fsu.edu/gradapp/ and upload all required admissions documents to the application. DNP APPLICATION DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS: 1. For the Family Nurse Practitioner and Acute Care majors a BSN degree from a nationally accredited program with an upper division grade point average of 3.0 or higher or MSN degree from a nationally accredited program with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. For the Psychiatric Mental Health major an MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health from a national accredited program with a graduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher. 2. Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. 3. Unencumbered RN license. 4. Three (3) letters of recommendation. 5. Current CV or resume. 6. Essay answering the following questions: a) Tell us about your professional work experience as a nurse and other relevant professional experiences. Include leadership activities such as serving on committees, leading projects and involvement in professional associations. b) What are your career goals and how will a DNP degree help you with your goals?
If you have any questions, please contact: Carlos Urrutia currutia@fsu.edu Fax: (850) 644-5638
PMH Certificate Program Application Process In order to apply for admission to the certificate program you must complete the following steps in order: 1. Go to https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_42Vcm8Zd0LQi65D and apply to the College of Nursing between December 1st and April 1st for Fall Admission or June 1st and October 1st for Spring Admission. The Admission Committee will review all applications and will send decision notification via email a few weeks after the published deadline. 2. Fax, email or mail required documents to the College of Nursing prior to the published deadline:
Copy of official transcripts Copy of current APRN license Copy of current CV/Resume Proof of clinical hours completed for MSN or DNP program
3. IF accepted you will be required to apply to Florida State University as a Non-Degree Student between June 1st and August 1st if accepted for Fall, or June 1st and October 1st if accepted for Spring. Do not complete the non-degree student application until you have been accepted by the College of Nursing. An official transcript from each college and university attended, undergraduate and graduate, must also be submitted to the Office of Admission. This is in addition to submitting them to the College of Nursing. 4. Go to https://admissions.fsu.edu/nondegreeapp/ to apply to Florida State University as a NonDegree seeking student. If mailing your document please use the following address: Florida State University College of Nursing Graduate Program Attn: Carlos Urrutia 98 Varsity Way Tallahassee, FL 32306-4310 If faxing your documents please FAX to: 850.645.7249 If emailing your scanned documents please send them to: currutia@admin.fsu.edu