Graduate Programs

Nursing
Master of Science and Post-Masters Certificate Programs

FSU now offers an online Master of Science in Nursing degree (MSN) for the Nurse Educator tracks. Nurse Practitioners provide primary care to healthy families and families experiencing acute health problems and/or chronic health problems in ambulatory care, sub-acute care, long term care, or acute care settings. Courses in advanced health assessment, disease management, advanced skills, and pharmacology is required. The curriculum has all the components of the nurse practitioner advanced practice role as recommended by the National Organization for Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) and is consistent with that defined by the Florida Board of Nursing requirements and regulated by Florida Statutes for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs). Clinical experiences are arranged in the student's hometown and are structured to meet prerequisites for writing certification examinations as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).

There is a growing need for Nurse Educators who possess strong clinical skills and who are academically prepared to educate future nurses. They can serve as faculty in schools of nursing, and as educators for healthcare facilities, patients, communities, and entrepreneurs. This nursing education sequence is designed to prepare well-qualified students to become well-rounded nursing educators. The approach is presented in a systematic, orderly fashion and is designed to assure that the educational outcome is directly related to nurse educator preparation for practice. The content of the nurse educator track focuses on the theoretical foundations of nursing education, the teacher-learner process, curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation in both the classroom and clinical areas. Strategies are taught that address not only individual but group learning in a variety of settings. Clinical experiences are designed to meet individual learning needs in those areas in which the student desires to practice. With the classroom and clinical specialty experiences, the graduate from the Nurse Educator track will meet the competencies published by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) and the National League of Nursing (NLN).

2008-2009 Program Costs

• Tuition and Fees
  
• Florida resident: $330.55 per credit hour
• Non-Florida resident: $961.95 per credit hour
• Residing in Leon, Gadsden, or Wakulla Counties (non-campus students):
  • Florida resident: $355.75 per credit hour*
  • Non-Florida resident: $987.15 per credit hour*
  *Add additional $20.00 per semester for mandatory Student Facilities Use Fee

• Books
  We estimate the cost of books and course materials for an academic year to be $500.00. Students are responsible for the cost and shipping fees of all books and course materials. Contact your academic coordinator (see below) to learn which bookstore offers course materials for your degree program.

• Financial Aid
  

  Six hours or more at FSU
  Students who are taking 6 semester hours or more may be eligible for financial aid. If you are interested in applying for financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is available online on the Office of Financial Aid website. The website also provides financial aid information pertaining to the University.
  Need additional financial aid assistance?
  Contact Joanne Clark, Distance Learning Financial Aid Officer, Phone: 850-644-1641
  U.S. Mail:
  Office of Financial Aid
  Florida State University
  A4400 University Center
  Tallahassee, FL 32306-2430

Admissions/Registration Information - Brenda Pereira, Phone: (850) 644-5638
Director of Graduate Programs - Dianne Speake, Phone: (850) 644-6846
U.S. Mail: College of Nursing
461C College of Nursing
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4310

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