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 Indiana colleges that offer family practice nurse degrees.

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Huntington University

1414 Blackiston Mill Rd, Clarksville, IN

Huntington University is a nonprofit private institution located in Huntington, IN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a United Brethren Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Huntington University exceeds 1,300 annually.

Areas of study offered at Huntington University include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Communication Technology
• Psychology

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 910 - 1130 for the SAT exam and between 21 - 27 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to this school. Huntington University admits roughly 90 percent of students applying yearly. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 29 percent enrolled.  For additional information about HU, simply reach out to the admissions team or request information here.

Tuition is approximately $26,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Huntington University is the "Foresters", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NAIA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, admission forms, programs, and more may be viewed on school's website at huntington.edu.

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).