Elevate Your Nursing Career Through our MSN FNP Degree and ENP Certification
Designed to empower you with the autonomy and skills needed to bridge the primary care practice gap and meet the ever-growing demands of the healthcare industry, our MSN FNP program will uniquely position you to provide exceptional care across all stages of life.
Take Your Specialization A Step Further: Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) certification
Whether pursued independently or concurrently with your MSN FNP degree, the ENP certification sets you apart as a healthcare leader. For those looking to thrive in the challenging realm of emergency healthcare, our program understands the real meaning of teamwork and resilience.
Join us at the University of Mount Union, where we empower you to shape your future in nursing, providing a unique opportunity to earn dual credentials and setting you on the path to higher success in this dynamic field. Your journey as a nursing practitioner begins now—embrace the challenge.
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Online MSN Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and FNP/ENP Admission Requirements
The MSN program prepares nurses for the family nurse practitioner (FNP) role, caring for patients across the lifespan. Graduates obtain educational eligibility for national board certification as a family nurse practitioner (FNP).
Applicants must complete an application via the Nursing Central Application Service (CAS). Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Admission Requirements to FNP or FNP/ENP
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited program. Official transcripts of all undergraduate academic work from each college or institution of higher learning attended. *Prerequisite course required: Elementary statistics (MTH 123) with a grade of “C” or better.
GPA: A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). *Applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement, but whose application contains evidence suggesting strong academic ability, may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.
Verification of a current, unencumbered RN license and expiration date in the state in which the student is licensed and practices; and will be completing practicum hours.
Clinical experience: At least 1,000 clinical hours of practice as a Registered Nurse prior to registering for the first practicum course.
A curriculum vita (CV) or resume.
A statement of intent outlining the following: 1) qualifications and 2) rationale for applying to the program.
Applicants with current certification and licensure as a family nurse practitioner (FNP) may apply for the Emergency Nurse Practitioner certificate only.
Transfer Credits
A maximum of nine (9) semester hours of graduate work completed at other accredited institutions may be applied toward a master’s degree at UMU, provided the student earned a grade of A or B in such courses. Transfer hours from an accredited institution will be considered for acceptance at the time of application/acceptance to the Graduate Program of study. The Nursing Director and/or Program Coordinator will review the course. The transfer course must demonstrate that it meets or exceeds 70% of the content for the learning outcomes identified in the graduate course (through course content, student activities, and assessments in the syllabus). All track-specific didactic and clinical/practicum courses must be taken at the University of Mount Union.
The following courses may be applied for transfer credit (limit of nine semester hours)
NUR 501- Advanced Pathophysiology 3CR
NUR 502- Advanced Pharmacology 3CR *
NUR 503- Advanced Health Assessment 3CR
NUR 504- Healthcare Trends and Issues 3CR
NUR 505- Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3CR
*Advanced Pharmacology must be taken within five years preceding an APRN National Certification exam, based on individual State Boards of Nursing regulations.
Online ENP Certificate Admission Requirements
The Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) certificate is designed for nurses who desire or are currently working in the Urgent Care or Emergency Department setting. Completion of the ENP certificate allows educational eligibility for the national certification exam as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner.
Applicants must complete an application via the Nursing Central Application Service (CAS). Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Completed a FNP degree or certificate from an accredited program. Official transcripts of all graduate academic work from each college or institution of higher learning attended.
GPA: A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). *Applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement, but whose application contains evidence suggesting strong academic ability, may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.
Verification of a current, unencumbered RN and APRN license and expiration date in the state where the student is licensed and practices and will be completing practicum hours.
Verification of FNP credentials, if not specifically listed on APRN license.
A curriculum vita (CV) or resume.
MSN Family Nurse Practitioner and ENP Certification Accreditation Status
Pending program approval
The Master of Science in Nursing and ENP Certificate program is pending approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC); visit scheduled October, 2023.
The University of Mount Union’s MSN program will seek accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (http://www.ccneaccrediation.org); anticipated plan for site visit in fall of 2025.
The University of Mount Union’s Department of Nursing will seek academic program validation from the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP) for the Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certificate. Anticipated submission in fall of 2025.
Baccalaureate Nursing Program Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccrediation.org). The program’s last site visit was November 2020. CCNE granted accreditation to the BSN program at the University of Mount Union for ten years. The next site visit will be Fall 2030.
The baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) program at the University of Mount Union is fully approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) in accordance with Rule 4723.06 (A)(5), of the Ohio Revised Code for a period of five years effective May 25, 2022. The next site visit will be in the spring of 2027. Ohio Board of Nursing, 17 south High St., Suite 400, Columbus, OH 43215-7410, (614) 466-3947.http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/
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