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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University of Central Missouri

411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette, MO

Central provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Warrensburg, Missouri and publically funded. Enrollment at Central exceeds eleven thousand per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Central offers:

• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Most students at Central scored within the range of 19 - 24 on the ACT exam. University of Central Missouri admits approximately 80% of applicants annually. Of those students accepted, nearly 48% of students registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at ucmo.edu.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay approximately $8,600, while out-of-state residents pay $15,000 annually. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $5,100. Students enrolled at Central may be eligible for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at University of Central Missouri through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

Students may take a look at the school's digital offerings at ucmo.edu to view additional information about the university.

Students Enrolled in the Family Practice Nurse Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Central Missouri offers a master's degree program in family practice nurse.

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).