Westminster College

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Westminster College is a private, independent college dedicated to student learning.

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Master of science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Mission

The Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program at Westminster College offers education that builds on a baccalaureate nursing education and provides students with the expertise required to engage in advanced nursing practice and leadership as an FNP. Graduates develop attributes essential to provide excellent, balanced healthcare across the lifespan. Graduates integrate clinical judgement and critical thinking into the provision of culturally appropriate patient-centered care. Students are also prepared to collaborate within interprofessional healthcare teams, integrate the evidence-based approach for practice decisions and apply quality improvement methods to provide safe, effective, patient-centered care. The program provides graduates with a deeper understanding of the discipline of nursing and encourages the integration of the art and science of nursing with other related disciplines in order to deliver holistic advanced nursing care.