University of South Alabama College of Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner Nurse
The role of nurse practitioner specializing in Family Nursing is offered at the University of South Alabama College of Nursing. The MSN program prepares graduates for certification as an FNP and for doctoral study. Graduates of the program are able to synthesize and apply advanced knowledge, theories, and research to a specialized area of nursing practice and function as leaders in practice to contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession.

A common core of courses are offered online including concepts, theory, research, and issues related to advanced nursing practice. Clinical requirements can usually be completed with preceptors in the students’ home community. Students may be required to return to campus at the end of fall, spring, and summer semesters for a final exam and orientation to the next semester.

For all students enrolled in CMN 569 in the fall of 2013, FNP clinical orientation will be online, in August 2013. You will receive an email regarding this clinical orientation by July 2013. You will have several days to access the orientation content before the fall semester begins. An on-campus intensive session of classes and skills labs will be held in Fairhope, AL on November 5, 6, and 7, 2013 and is required for all students enrolled in CMN 569. Information related to Fairhope area discounted hotel rates will be sent to you in advance of the November on-campus meetings.

Family Nurse Practitioner Curriculum

• Post BSN Track (MSN)        
• Full-time schedule of study - Fall Admission
• Full-time schedule of study - Spring Admission
• Full-time schedule of study - Summer Admission       
• RN to MSN for Associate/diploma RN’s

• RN to MSN for associate/diploma RN’s with a BS/BA degree in a non-nursing   discipline

• Fall admission schedule of study
• Spring admission schedule of study
• Summer admission schedule of study

• Post Master’s Certificate

To learn more about the online courses visit:
USA Online

For information about the FNP Track and help with setting up your graduate degree program contact the CON Office of Graduate studies: congrad@southalabama.edu

Program Faculty:

Dr. Brenda Holloway, FNP Track Coordinator
Micki Raber
Cindy Herf
Deborah Hyatt
Dr. Nancy Turnham
Donnie Scoggin
Dr. Carolyn Dolan
Barbara Kerby
Kimberly Brewer
Kelly Stauter

Tara Jochum

Dr. Susan Montgomery

Amy Watkiss

Gary Porter

Melissa Huff

Casey Elkins

For Additional Information

Graduate Studies
USA College of Nursing - HAHN 3086
5721 USA Drive N.
Mobile AL 36688-0002
(251) 445-9400
Email: congrad@usouthal.edu
FAX: (251) 445-9416

The MSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 520
Washington, D.C. 20036-1120
Telephone 202-887-6791

Nurse Educator Option

USA offers nurse educator classes to those students wishing to pursue a career in academia. These courses are a subspecialization that can be added onto your current degree plan. Please click this link to learn more:
Nursing Education

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