Duration
1 year
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$26,658 per year
Location
Online
About the program
The online Nursing program offered by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, uses a variety of teaching strategies designed to actively engage students. Two-day orientation sessions are held on campus before the beginning of each fall semester to enhance the connections among students and with the nursing faculty.
The family nurse practitioner track prepares graduates to:
- Work as a nurse practitioner in a variety of settings.
- Collect health histories and perform physical examinations.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic diseases.
- Prescribe medication and treatments.
- Refer to specialists as necessary.
- Provide patient and family counseling, and education regarding lifestyle behaviors.
- Participate in research projects and integrate research findings.
Courses Included:
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Advanced Pathophysiology and Genetics
- Nursing Theory and Research
- Informatics and Quality Improvement
- Health & Public Policy for Advanced Practice of Nursing
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