MSNUFNP · Current · 48 CUs

Master of Science, Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (BSN to MSN)

Leavitt School of Health
Source: WGU Program Guide·v202003·8/4/23

About This Degree

WGU Catalog 2026-03
The Master of Science, Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSNUFNP) program is a cutting-edge competency- based graduate program for nurses wishing to become advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) with the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) population focus. FNPs deliver cost-effective, holistic, high-quality primary care to individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan. The MSNUFNP program will prepare graduates to excel in the assessment, diagnostic, prescriptive, and treatment processes of advanced practice, as well as in delivering disease prevention and health promotion. In addition to the clinical skills graduates will develop in the MSNUFNP program, graduates will be prepared to lead interprofessional healthcare teams, shape healthcare policy, and make business decisions in order to more efficiently deliver high-quality, cost-effective care to individuals, families, and communities. The MSNUFNP program is a blended program with the majority of the coursework delivered online, plus hands-on clinical practice experiences occurring in the local community. Graduates of the MSNUFNP program are eligible to sit for the FNP national certification examination of their choice. Additionally, the MSNUFNP program will prepare graduates to successfully transition to clinical practice in delivering care to individuals, families, and communities.

Official catalog text — WGU-authored.

Degree History

First offered2020-11StatusCurrentCUs48
College name history
College of Health Professions→Leavitt School of Health

Program Learning Outcomes

WGU Catalog 2026-03

Official WGU-authored outcomes from the catalog Program Outcomes section.

  • •The graduate demonstrates advanced health assessment techniques that are comprehensive and focused to gather patient health data in the care of individuals and groups across the lifespan as a competent provider.
  • •The graduate synthesizes subjective and objective data from across the patient lifespan to provide accurate diagnoses as a competent provider.
  • •The graduate creates evidence-based and family-centered health plans, including guidelines, clinical expertise, consumer preferences and values, organizational context, and resource limitations as a competent provider.

Areas of Study

3 groups · 16 courses

Course groups from the WGU Program Guide. Expand each group to see course descriptions and competencies.

Course Roster (16 courses)

WGU Catalog 2026-03

Term 1

CodeTitleCUs
D024Professional Presence and Influence2
D115Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse4
D025Essentials of Advanced Nursing Roles and Interprofessional Practice2

Term 2

CodeTitleCUs
D026Quality Outcomes in a Culture of Value-Based Nursing Care2
D116Advanced Pharmacology for the Advanced Practice Nurse4
D029Informatics for Transforming Nursing Care3

Term 3

CodeTitleCUs
D030Leadership and Management in Complex Healthcare Systems3
D117Advanced Health Assessment for the Advanced Practice Nurse4
D118Adult Primary Care for the Advanced Practice Nurse3

Term 4

CodeTitleCUs
D031Advancing Evidence-Based Innovation in Nursing Practice3
D119Pediatric Primary Care for the Advanced Practice Nurse3
D120Special Populations Primary Care for the Advanced Practice Nurse3
D121Health Promotion of Patients and Populations Across the Lifespan3

Term 5

CodeTitleCUs
D122Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Internship I3
D123Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Internship II3
D124Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Internship III3

Total: 48 CUs across 16 courses. Degree total per catalog: 48 CUs.

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