MSN Nurse Practitioner Program

Overview

Advance your career and scope of practice—and earning potential—with a Master of Science in Nursing degree. Gain the credentials that will allow you to practice in all healthcare settings, with the greatest employment potential.

The WellStar MSN Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a professional degree which prepares experienced Registered Nurses to sit for certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. The program builds on the background of professional nurses to prepare them to function as primary care givers in the emerging collaborative world of healthcare.

Housed in the WellStar College of Health & Human Services, the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Practitioner Program maintains close community ties with a variety of healthcare agencies. A heavy emphasis is placed upon precepted clinical experiences.

The WellStar MSN Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program is a 40 semester hour course of study which consists of three components:

• 14 credit hours of core classes
• 8 credit hours of primary care area of concentration
• 18 credit hours of residency

Program Details

• Admission Criteria
• Transfer Credit
• Grades, Progression, and Graduation requirements
• Schedule of Courses
• Course Descriptions
• Advisor Contact Information

Deadlines

Please note that the application deadline for the WellStar Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program is May 1st of each year.

If you have any questions after looking over the information presented above, please contact an advisor.