Family/Individual Across the Lifespan with Emergency Specialization Nurse Practitioner MSN

Degree Awarded: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Minimum Required Credits: 58.0
Co-op Option: None
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 51.3801
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 25-1072, 29-1141

About the Program

The Drexel University Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with Emergency Specialization MSN Program prepares graduates to provide safe, evidence-based, and person-centered care to individuals and families across all stages of life, from infancy through older adulthood, in both primary care and emergency care settings. The curriculum emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of acute, episodic, and chronic conditions across diverse populations and care environments.

Students develop advanced clinical reasoning, diagnostic, and leadership skills while integrating interprofessional collaboration to improve health equity and outcomes in both community and acute care contexts. Emphasis is placed on the application of evidence-based practice, health informatics, and emerging technologies to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency in care delivery. Graduates are prepared to function as expert clinicians, leaders, and advocates capable of navigating complex health systems, reducing disparities, and advancing innovative models of care for individuals and families across the lifespan in both primary and emergency care settings.

This program also offers a seamless pathway to advanced doctoral study. Students who elect to continue into Drexel’s Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program may apply two courses from the MSN curriculum (NURS 5000 and NURS 5001) toward the DNP program requirements, allowing them to accelerate their doctoral progression and build upon the strong academic foundation established in the MSN program.

Additional Information

For more information about this program, please contact the College of Nursing and Health Professions

Admission Requirements

Technical Standards - Nursing
Note: Prior to starting clinical rotations, students must provide license verification in the appropriate state in which they will complete their clinical rotations, as well as Pennsylvania in which the University is located. Please note all submitted materials become the property of Drexel University.

Degree:
BSN degrees must be from an institution accredited by CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education), ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) or NLN CNEA (NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

Standardized Tests:
N/A

Transcripts:
Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all the colleges/universities that you have attended. Transcripts must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the college/university seal over the flap. Please note that transcripts are required regardless of number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another school. An admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
Transcripts must show course-by-course grades and degree conferrals. If your school does not notate degree conferrals on the official transcripts, you must provide copies of any graduate or degree certificates.
If your school issues only one transcript for life, you are required to have a course-by-course evaluation completed by an approved transcript evaluation agency.

Prerequisites:
1-2 years of Emergency Department, critical care, urgent care or trauma experience as an RN or APRN
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required prior to starting clinical rotations.

References:
Two professional letters of recommendation from either previous or immediate supervisors or former nursing faculty members who can attest to your clinical knowledge, skill and potential aptitude for graduate study. References will not be accepted from colleagues or family members.
If a recommender prefers to submit an original, hard copy letter, please remind them that it must include an ink signature and be submitted in a sealed envelope.

Personal Statement/ Essay:
Personal statement (under 1,000 words) that will give the admissions committee a better understanding of...
Why you are choosing this particular program of study,
Your plans upon completion of the graduate degree and
How your current work experience will enhance your experience in this MSN program.

Interview/Portfolio:
Admissions interview may be required

CV/Resume:
Required. (Note: Resume/CV should be detailed regarding work experience including specific job experiences/responsibilities/departments)

Licenses:
A current, unrestricted United States RN license

Clinical/Work/Volunteer Experience:
1-2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience preferred

International Students:
Requirements can be found here:
https://www.online.drexel.edu/support/international-students.aspx

Degree Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes