Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner
The Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner post-baccalaureate DNP (BSN to DNP) program of study consists of 92 credit hours. The PCFNP plan of study is based on the Population-Focused Nurse Practitioner Competencies- Family/Across the Lifespan (NONPF, 2013), NP Core Competencies (NONPF, 2017) and the DNP Essentials (AACN, 2006). Students in this program will achieve the DNP program outcomes by building on the baccalaureate level comprehensive nursing content. This program prepares a generalist registered nurse at the graduate level who has the knowledge, skills, and abilities to engage in advanced practice nursing care across the lifespan in community-based settings. The primary teaching-learning practices used in this program are seminars, case studies/discussions, and clinical practicums that focus on the advanced nursing care across the lifespan. Practicum focuses on developing clinical competency in the role and scope of advanced nursing practice under the guidance of program faculty and direct supervision by approved preceptors.
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I earned a BSN degree
BSN-DNP Concentrations
Dual Concentrations Advanced Specialties Note: The BSN-to-DNP pathway for NP concentrations are each nine semesters in length and are designed to build upon the BSN curriculum. The curriculum integrates DNP competencies throught each course while devloping the RN with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to engage in autonomous NP practice within selected population-focused concentrations. |
I earned a MSN/MN degree
Post-Masters-DNP in the same role and population as master's degree and current certification Post-Masters-DNP to add a new APRN role or population to current certification
Advanced Specialties Note: Applicants who have earned a Master's degree without an APRN concentration (e.g. clinical nurse leader, healthcare management, nursing education) should apply via the BSN-DNP pathway. |
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Lucretia Wiltz-James, DNP, APRN, FNP-C Coordinator of PCFNP Concentration |
For further information about this program of study, please contact the Office of Student Services/Affairs:
Phone Numbers: 504-568-4113
Email Address: nsstuaffairs@lsuhsc.edu