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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University of Scranton

101 Technology Dr, Frackville, PA

University of Scranton provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Scranton, PA and operated as a private institution. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately six thousand students are enrolled per year at University of Scranton.

Areas of study available at University of Scranton include but are not limited to:

• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to this school have an SAT score between 1030 to 1210, or an ACT composite score within the range of 22 to 26. 72% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 16 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $40,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. The cost of on-campus housing is around $8,000 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The mascot for University of Scranton is the "Royals", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to learn more about University of Scranton may take a look at their website at http://www.scranton.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Family Practice Nurse Program

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

• 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).