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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer family practice nurse degrees.

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Thomas Jefferson University

75 College Ave, Greenville, PA

Thomas Jefferson University is a nonprofit private college that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Philadelphia, PA, in a predominantly urban area. Nearly three thousand students enroll at Thomas Jefferson University annually.

Areas of study available at Thomas Jefferson University include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by the admissions office.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $35,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is around $3,800 per year. This school may provide financial aid for students that are eligible as grants and loans.

Students can visit the school's http://www.jefferson.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Family Practice Nurse Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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).