College of Saint Benedict

What you'll study

Course work and clinical preparation focus on advanced practice family nursing. Key competencies taught include:

• Comprehensive health assessment for patients across the lifespan
• Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests
• Advanced procedural skills relevant to primary and acute care
• Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions
• Functioning as a primary healthcare provider in diverse settings
• Designing models of healthcare delivery and evaluating clinical outcomes
• Identifying and managing the healthcare needs of diverse populations
• Using technology and information to transform clinical practice

Typical practice settings where skills are applicable include homes, hospitals, clinics, schools, community and rural health centers, and private practices.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a four-year nursing degree from an accredited program conferred before the program start, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and possess current unencumbered RN licensure in Minnesota. The program prefers applicants with at least two years of RN work experience. Application deadlines noted are August 1 for Fall entry and December 1 for Spring entry.

Career prospects

Upon completion students are eligible to take national certification exams for the Family/Individual across the Lifespan NP population focus and may pursue licensure as family nurse practitioners in Minnesota. Graduates can work as primary care providers and clinicians in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, community health centers, schools, rural health centers and private practice.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Financial support options are not specified on the programme page. Prospective students should explore institutional scholarships, external nursing scholarships, employer tuition benefits, and federal student aid; contact the college's financial aid office for the most current funding opportunities and guidance.