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 Georgia colleges that offer family practice nurse degrees.

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Mercer University

50 Hurt Plaza SE Ste. 400, Atlanta, GA

Mercer University is a nonprofit private institution located in Macon, GA and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Enrollment at Mercer University is nearly 8,200 annually.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most students admitted to this school achieve an SAT score within the range of 1060 - 1260, or an ACT score between 24 - 29. This school accepts approximately 80% of students applying. Of those students admitted, nearly 26% of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $35,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $5,700. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Mercer University is the "Bears", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.mercer.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Family Practice Nurse Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mercer University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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).