Family Practice Nurse Degree

A Family Practice Nursing professional or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is a branch of nursing that focused on both comprehensive and continuous care for a family and their family members for all genders, ages, diseases, and body systems. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer family practice nurse degrees.

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Cox College

2000 SW State Route 7, Blue Springs, MO

Cox College in Springfield, MO, is a private, degree-granting not-for-profit institution that primarily grants baccalaureate degrees in health care specialties such as Registered Nursing, Medical Assisting and Dietetics. The mission of Cox College is to be committed to excellence by meeting the educational needs of students and the health care community.

The history of Cox College goes back to the founding of Burge Deaconess Training School for Nurses in 1907. Starting with all of three students at the time, the college began to offer its B.S.N. program exactly 90 years later – in 1997. In 2009, its M.S.N program was approved by the Higher Learning Commission. Since then, it has been accredited by a number of bodies including the Missouri State Board of Nursing and the Commission on Accreditation.

Tuition for associate and baccalaureate degrees runs at $369 per credit hour, while graduate programs cost $246 per credit hour. Financial aid in the form of loans and grants is available for qualifying students, and there are several scholarships awarded each year. In addition, there are discounts for specific programs as well. Graduate students may also apply for Federal Direct Graduate Student Loans.

The college offers several continuing education and life support course opportunities such as specialty courses and certification preparation. The Cox Health Workforce development program, which was recently awarded a $42,750 grant by the Missouri Hospital Association, is designed to develop managerial talent for the health system.

Students Enrolled in the Family Practice Nurse Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cox College has offered the following programs for students:

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Nurse Practitioners

Description

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).