Practice at the advanced level
The MSN Nurse Practitioner track at Union University prepares registered nurses for advanced practice through Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner tracks. The 16-month program develops the clinical knowledge and advanced practice competencies needed to provide high-quality primary care or mental health management across the patient lifespan.
Quick Facts
Academic Program
MSN Nurse Practitioner Tracks
Department
College of NursingFormat
Hybrid
Program Type
Track
The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education outline the necessary curriculum content and expected competencies of graduates from baccalaureate, master's, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs (AACN, 2021).
Curriculum
What You'll Study
The MSN Nurse Practitioner track prepares registered nurses for advanced clinical practice — developing the diagnostic skills, pharmacological knowledge, and patient management expertise needed to function as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.
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Degree Pathways
Practicing at the Advanced Level with Skill and Compassion
At Union, becoming a nurse practitioner means expanding not just your clinical scope, but your capacity to serve patients at a deeper level. Faculty equip you for the demands of advanced practice — with the clinical rigor, ethical grounding, and patient-centered perspective that defines excellent care.
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