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The FNP Program at UIC

The FNP Program at UIC. Highlights and Information for Prospective Students. About the FNP program. Rated among the top FNP programs by US News & World Report First NP program in Illinois, since early 1970’s Regional program, with 5 locations Largest APN program at the College of Nursing

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The FNP Program at UIC

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  1. The FNP Program at UIC Highlights and Information for Prospective Students

  2. About the FNP program • Rated among the top FNP programs by US News & World Report • First NP program in Illinois, since early 1970’s • Regional program, with 5 locations • Largest APN program at the College of Nursing • Blended online didactic and face-to-face small group discussions for adult learners

  3. FNP College of Nursing Faculty • All certified family nurse practitioners • Practicing in our academic nursing center, the Center for Integrated Care, and other locations • Doctorally and Master’s prepared • 2-25 years of graduate nursing teaching

  4. The FNP curriculum: 51 credit hours • Nursing science core • Inquiry, statistics, health systems, professional issues, research project • Advanced practice/PMA core • Pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment; epidemiology, population-focused health • FNP clinical track • Health Management in Primary Care 1-3 • Clinical Practice in Primary Care 1-4 • Lifespan, primary care approach

  5. Clinical education • Over 650 hours of practicum in a variety of clinical sites • Pediatric, OB, and family practice experiences, mostly weekdays • One-to-one precepting by FNP and physician clinical faculty • Program meets all requirements for national certification exams • ANCC, AANP

  6. Program options for the MS • Full time: finish in 5 semesters • Highly organized students working only very part time, 4 classes/semester • 3-year: finish in 7 semesters • Progress at 3 classes/semester • 4-year: finish in 9 semesters • Progress at 2 classes/semester • See sample program plans

  7. Program IT recommendations • Good computer skills—PC environment • Up to date computer and internet access • Will purchase PDA, clinical tracking software • Many references and resources are online • Some clinical sites using EMR • You will become a knowledgeable IT user to support your advanced practice nursing as a lifelong learner

  8. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) • Online program • Post-MS FNP DNP program started Fall, 2007 (45 hours) • BSN-DNP FNP track starting Fall, 2008 (90 hours) • Includes residency and more FNP didactic • MS students can apply to transfer to DNP • GRE required; applications competitive

  9. Admissions • MS admissions are limited • Admit cohorts of 30 (all 5 locations): admit, wait list, decline • Apply for Chicago, Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford or Urbana campus • Chicago applications due by Feb. 1, 2009 • Contact other campuses for their deadlines • Questions? Visit Prospective Students at http://www.uic.edu/nursing/index.shtml

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