Specialty Coursework
- Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Course Requirements
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Course Requirements
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Course Requirements
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Course Requirements
Note: Students enrolling in one of these NP specialties will need to first complete the MSN core courses before they may begin the NP specialty course requirements listed below. Nurses who already have an MSN from APU or another institution may enroll in a Post-Master’s Credential program to obtain their NP specialty.
Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Course Requirements
The ANP Specialty includes 12 clinical units equalling 540 clinical hours. Note: Units shown in parentheses are theory units/clinical units.
| Advanced Practice Specialty Courses | 20 units | |
|---|---|---|
GNRS 591 Primary Health Care of the Childbearing Family | 4 (2/2) | |
GNRS 592A Primary Health Care of the Mature and Aging Family | 6 (3/3) | |
GNRS 592B Primary Health Care Clinical Practicum | 2 (0/2) | |
GNRS 593 Psychosocial Primary Health Care of the Mature and Aging Family | 4 (2/2) | |
GNRS 540 Care Management | 2 (2/0) | |
GNRS 541 Clinical Practicum in Care Management | 2 (0/2) | |
| Specialization Option Courses | None required | |
| Concluding Courses | 1-3 units | |
| Total: MSN + Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) | 43-45 units | |
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Course Requirements
The FNP Specialty includes 13 clinical units equalling 585 clinical hours. Note: Units shown in parentheses are theory units/clinical units.
| Advanced Practice Specialty Courses | 18 units | |
|---|---|---|
GNRS 590A Primary Health Care of the Young Family | 6 (3/3) | |
GNRS 591 Primary Health Care of the Childbearing Family | 4 (2/2) | |
GNRS 592A Primary Health Care of the Mature and Aging Family | 6 (3/3) | |
GNRS 592B Primary Health Care Clinical Practicum | 2 (0/2) | |
| Specialization Option Courses | 4 units | |
| Students take both of the following: | ||
GNRS 540 Care Management | 2 (2/0) | |
GNRS 541 Clinical Practicum in Care Management | 2 (0/2) | |
| Or choose one of the following: | ||
GNRS 593 Psychosocial Primary Health Care of the Mature and Aging Family | 4 (2/2) | |
GNRS 589 Adolescent Health Care | 2–4 | |
| Concluding Courses | 1-3 units | |
| Total: MSN + Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) | 45-47 units | |
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Course Requirements
The PNP Specialty includes 12 clinical units equalling 540 clinical hours. Note: Units shown in parentheses are theory units/clinical units.
GNRS 510 Family Theory in Health Care | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Specialty Courses | 18 units | |
GNRS 590A Primary Health Care of the Young Family | 6 (3/3) | |
GNRS 590B Clinical Practicum in Pediatrics | 3 (0/3) | |
GNRS 532 Advanced Nursing Practice in Pediatrics | 5 (2/3) | |
GNRS 589 Adolescent Health Care | 2–4 | |
| Specialization Option Courses | None required | |
| Elective Courses (optional) | 4 units | |
| Students take both of the following: | ||
GNRS 540 Care Management | 2 (2/0) | |
GNRS 541 Clinical Practicum in Care Management | 2 (0/2) | |
| Concluding Courses | 1-3 units | |
| Total: MSN + Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) | 43-45 units | |
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Course Requirements
The PMHNP Specialty includes 12 clinical units equalling 540 clinical hours. Note: Units shown in parentheses are theory units/clinical units.
GNRS 510 Family Theory in Health Care | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Specialty Courses | 28 units | |
GNRS 533 Psychiatric Theories across the Life Span | 2 | |
GNRS 534 Psychiatric Assessment across the Life Span | 2 | |
GNRS 535 Psychiatric Interventions and Health Promotion across the Life Span | 5 (3/2) | |
GNRS 536 Psychiatric Interventions with the Adult and Aging Client | 3 (1/2) | |
GNRS 537 Psychiatric Interventions with the Adolescents | 3 (2/1) | |
GNRS 538 Psychiatric Interventions with Selected Vulnerable Populations | 3 (1/2) | |
GNRS 539 Advanced Psychopharmacology | 2 | |
GNRS 589 Adolescent Health Care | 2–4 | |
GNRS 593 Psychosocial Primary Health Care of the Mature and Aging Family | 4 (2/2) | |
| Specialization Option Courses | None required | |
| Concluding Courses | 1-3 units | |
| Total: MSN + Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) | 53-55 units | |
