Master in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing (Master's)

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This programme is designed for registered nurses with a baccalaureate degree who seek advanced clinical training. Students develop skills to provide primary care across the lifespan in diverse settings, including rural and underserved areas. The curriculum combines online coursework with local clinical placements. Graduates are prepared for independent practice and national certification as family nurse practitioners.

Focus areas include Primary care across the lifespan, Rural and underserved populations, Women's health, Adult and geriatric care, Pediatric care, Community health.

The programme requires 40 units of coursework, including 18 courses with a mix of didactic and clinical components. Students complete three skills intensives on campus and fulfill a total of 540 clinical hours across three practicum courses.

Graduates work as family nurse practitioners in clinics, private offices, hospitals, schools, and community health settings.

Applicants must hold a current unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state and a baccalaureate degree in nursing with a minimum grade of C in physical assessment and either research or evidence-based practice courses. Required documents include transcripts, a personal statement, two reference letters, a resume, and participation in a panel interview.

The programme totals about 40 credit hours. Online didactic courses with on-campus skills intensives; part-time and full-time options available; typical duration not specified. The institution admits about 50% of applicants.

Pacific College is based at 3160 Red Hill Avenue in Costa Mesa, California, and serves students from Orange County, Los Angeles County, and the Inland Empire. Its largest academic program is Vocational Nursing, offered across three campuses and designed to prepare students for Licensed Vocational Nurse careers. Registered Nursing students can pursue an Associate of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing through the BSN Collaborative Pathway. The college also offers individual general education and life science courses, including Algebra, Anatomy, English, Microbiology, Psychology, Physiology, Public Speaking, and Sociology.

Academic pathways extend beyond pre-licensure nursing. Registered Nurses with a bachelor’s degree can study for the Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner. Registered Nurses licensed in the United States may transfer RN coursework toward an online BSN completion degree. Allied-health professionals may receive transfer credit toward a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration, while students may also complete an online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. International students should review each program’s entry requirements carefully. Some pathways are designed specifically for nurses already licensed in the United States, and the college provides separate international admissions and noncitizen student information. Online study is available for selected programs, while nursing education is connected to Pacific College’s California campuses.