The Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program with a major in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) prepares advanced practice nurses to embrace a collaborative practice model that will provide direct services to acutely, critically or chronically ill patients in a variety of setting. Graduates of this program are eligible to seek national certification as Acute Care Nurse Practioners.
Program Accreditation
The Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (One Dupont Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20036-1120; telephone number 202-887-6791).
Program Admission Requirements
The School of Nursing has a selective, competitive admission process. Not all qualified applicants may be admitted to the program.
Submit a FGCU graduate application and satisfy all applicable university admission requirements.
Provide an official academic transcript showing the award of a BSN or BS degree in a related field of science.
Provide Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores, taken within last 5 years, with minimum combined score of 1000 on verbal and quantitative sections. Analytical score must also be reported; or the Miller's Analogy Test (MAT) score of 400 or above, taken within last five years.
Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Complete following with a grade of C or above:
Statistics course.
Health assessment course.
Provide evidence of current and unrestricted registration as a registered nurse with legibility for Florida RN licensure.
Provide evidence of a minimum one year of current acute care experience.
Submit a current resume and statement of career goals.
For applicants who have attended, but not completed another MSN program, provide a letter of support from the dean of the school of nursing (or designee) that addresses the following:
Potential for success in a MSN program.
Interpersonal communication skills.
Other information as determined by the dean.
Applicants must also provide a waiver granting the Graduate Admission and Progression Committee permission to contact the program(s) attended to verify information.
Program Requirements
Required Courses in the Major (53 hrs)
NGR 6002C Health Appraisal and Interpretation (4)
NGR 6031C Advanced Assessment and Monitoring (3)
NGR 6140 Pathophysiology I (2)
NGR 6143 Advanced Anatomy, Physiology & Pathophysiology IV (1)
NGR 6144 Pathophysiology II (2)
NGR 6149 Advanced Anatomy, Physiology & Pathophysiology III (1)
NGR 6156 Advanced Anatomy & Physiology I (2)
NGR 6165 Advanced Anatomy & Physiology II (2)
NGR 6460 Pharmacology I (3)
NGR 6461 Pharmacology II (3)
NGR 6210C Acute Care Practice I (3)
NGR 6211C Acute Care Practice II (6)
NGR 6213C Acute Care Practice III (6)
NGR 6214C Acute Care Practice IV (6)
NGR 6740 Concepts & Roles in Advanced Nursing (3)
NGR 6811 Scholarly Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (3)
NGR 6894 Global Trends & Practice Perspectives (3)
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED: 53 HRS
Additional Graduation Requirements
Apply for graduation by deadline indicated in the university calendar.
Earn a minimum of 30 credit hours with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Progression Requirements
Maintain an overall academic GPA of at least a 3.0 in all course work attempted in the master's program. A grade of less than B in more than one course will result in dismissal.
