Touro University Online Family Nurse Practitioner Programs

What to Expect from the Touro University Online FNP Programs

Admission Requirements: Applicants to Touro University Nevada’s FNP programs must hold an unencumbered RN license in their state of residence (either Arizona or Nevada). In addition, applicants must be eligible to secure an unencumbered RN license in the state of Nevada if they don’t already have one. Other requirements include compliance with Touro Nevada’s Nursing Technical Standards and Good Moral Character Behavior policy, immunizations, background check, drug screen, health insurance coverage, and current CPR certification.

MSN applicants must have earned a BSN degree from an accredited program (CCNE, NLNAC, CNEA, ACEN) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Post-Master’s Certificate applicants must have earned an MSN degree from an accredited program (CCNE, NLNAC, CNEA, ACEN) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. One exception to the GPA requirement: those with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to 2.99 must maintain a 3.0 GPA in the first trimester of the program to continue.

Application materials include a resume or CV, official transcripts, proof of RN licensure, a certificate of acceptance for RN licensure in Nevada if applicable, one letter of reference, and a personal statement.

State Restrictions: Students must reside in Arizona or Nevada to participate in the Touro University Nevada online FNP programs. In addition, those who do not hold RN licensure in Nevada must be eligible to secure it.

Study Plan: FNP students begin in the Fall, Spring, or Summer as a cohort. All students complete an online orientation prior to the program. The MSN program can be completed in seven trimesters and is designed for the completion of two courses per trimester for the first four trimesters. After this, clinicals are completed in addition to three one-week campus visits. During clinicals, full-time working nurses may choose to reduce their work hours to accommodate clinical hours.

The Post-Master’s Certificate can be completed in five trimesters, the last three of which include one-week campus visits.

MSN – FNP Curriculum: The online MSN – FNP program comprises 53 credits plus 585 clinical hours. Core courses include Value-Driven Leadership Roles and Implications for Care; Theoretical Applications in Advanced Nursing Practice Roles; Research and Ethics in Advanced Practice Nursing; Systems, Policy, and Contextualization: Impact on Healthcare; and Cultural Understanding and Population Health.

Family Nurse Practitioner courses include Pharmacology; Pathophysiology Across The Lifespan; Physical Assessment and Practicum; Primary Care and Differential Diagnosis; Primary Care Adult Practicum and Seminar; Primary Care for Disease Prevention and Wellness and Practicum; Primary Care of Childbearing Families and Children and Practicum; Primary Care of Mental Health Across the Lifespan and Practicum; Primary Care of the Aging Adult; Primary Care of the Family Practicum; and Capstone. Students must also complete an online orientation plus three clinical intensives on campus. Other non-credit-bearing courses include two Interprofessional Education courses.

Post-Master’s Certificate FNP Curriculum: The online Post-Master’s certificate program comprises 38 credits plus 585 clinical hours. Courses follow the Family Nurse Practitioner courses listed above for the MSN.

Online Experience: Touro University utilizes Canvas as its online Learning Management System (LMS). Syllabi are available for each course, outlining assignments, due dates, and assessments. Faculty review assignments, make comments, and send them back to students through the course grade book for review. As well, faculty give video feedback to their students. Most activities are asynchronous, however, there may be occasional conference calls or campus lectures that students can view live or at a later time. Students may also participate in discussion boards, email, chat, and other interactive formats.

Student services include admissions and financial aid counseling, academic advising, career counseling, and student support services including mental health counseling, peer tutoring, academic coaching, and individual accommodations.

On-Site Requirements: MSN and certificate students come to the Henderson, NV campus for three one-week visits for clinical skills practice and assessment. These campus immersions are completed in the final three trimesters of the program during clinical practicum courses.