Program Options

If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career, Belmont University School of Nursing is ready to help you. The Master of Science in Nursing curriculum is designed to provide a plan of study in the advanced practice option of Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) role or the option of Nursing Education with an emphasis in Adult Health. This program also provides a foundation for doctoral study.

Nursing education at the master's level builds upon baccalaureate nursing preparation. Program courses and content are organized to facilitate the progression of student learning from that of a baccalaureate generalist to that of a specialist. The curriculum has two dimensions: core and specialization. Core courses are taken by all students and include theory, research, economics, statistics and issues. Specialty courses are based upon the area of specialization.

The Nursing Education Track

This track prepares graduates for positions as entry-level faculty in schools of nursing as well as positions in staff development in various health care settings.

Download the Curricula for the Family Nurse Practitioner and Nursing Education Tracks (PDF)

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