The NDMU Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program prepares advanced practice nurses to manage care for individuals of all ages in primary care settings. With caring at the center of nursing practice, you will learn to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions with consideration for the whole person. Beyond managing disease, our program emphasizes wellness coaching to reduce the risk for chronic diseases linked to lifestyle choices.
Practicum Experience
Distinct practicum courses are built into the FNP program, providing experiential learning opportunities with diverse populations across the life span.
Accreditation
- https://ndm.edu/programs/adult-gerontology-primary-care-nurse-practitioner/
- https://ndm.edu/programs/family-nurse-practitioner/
Notre Dame of Maryland University is accredited by the Middle States Commission for Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA19104, 267-284-5000.
Additional Info
Curriculum Plan • Fall 2026 • 47 credits • 7 semesters
Courses are organized by academic year and semester. Term A and Term B identify shorter sessions within a semester; Full Semester courses run across the semester.
Year 1 (NP1)
Fall Semester | 8 credits
| Course | Schedule | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR-500 Intro to Scholarly Caring Inquiry |
Term A | 3 |
| NUR-545 Family Theory and Dynamics |
Term B | 2 |
| NUR-547 Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice |
Full Semester | 3 |
Spring Semester | 6 credits
| Course | Schedule | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR-501 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing |
Term B | 3 |
| NUR-546 Advanced Health Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning |
Full Semester | 3 |
Summer Semester | 6 credits
| Course | Schedule | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR-548 Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice |
Full Semester | 3 |
| NUR-542 Advancing Caring Science through Scholarly Inquiry |
Full Semester | 3 |
Year 2 (NP 2)
Fall Semester | 8 credits
| Course | Schedule | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR-630 Primary Care I: Adults in the Community |
Full Semester | 3 |
| NUR-635 Primary Care Practicum I 122 practicum hours + 8 clinical conference hours |
Full Semester | 2 |
| NUR-549 Population Health for Advanced Nursing Practice |
Full Semester | 3 |
Spring Semester | 8 credits
| Course | Schedule | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR-631 Primary Care II: Adolescents to Adult-Gerontology |
Full Semester | 3 |
| NUR-636 Primary Care Practicum II 187 practicum hours + 8 clinical conference hours |
Full Semester | 3 |
| NUR-632 Role Transition for the Advanced Practice Nurse |
Full Semester | 2 |
Summer Semester | 5 credits
| Course | Schedule | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR-633 Advanced Primary Care of Infants and Children |
Full Semester | 2 |
| NUR-637 Primary Care Practicum III 188 practicum hours + 7 clinical conference hours |
Full Semester | 3 |
Year 3 (NP 3)
Fall Semester | 6 credits
| Course | Schedule | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUR-638 Primary Care Practicum IV 253 practicum hours + 7 clinical conference hours |
Full Semester | 4 |
| NUR-510 Caring Nursing Leadership |
Term B | 2 |
Total program credits: 47
Clinical practicum hours: 750 | Clinical conference hours: 30 (as listed).
Course sequence and scheduling are subject to University approval and change. Confirm the published plan with the School of Nursing before enrollment.
1. Application
Please be sure to complete Section V: Work Experience. Our program is designed for registered nurses who are actively employed in a professional nursing role. Applicants who are not currently employed as registered nurses will not be considered for admission to the program.
Application materials should be submitted to:
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Theresa Hall 001
4701 North Charles St.
Baltimore, Maryland 21210
2. Current Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Please be sure to include education, work experience, and certifications.
3. Official Transcript(s)
- Official transcripts from all baccalaureate, graduate, and associate degree/community college institutions attended.
- A completed baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited institution, with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Completion of a college-level statistics course, or an equivalent course approved by the Program Director, with a grade of C (70%) or higher.
Submit your official transcripts from all previous institutions. Read instructions on the school website to send your transcripts to NDMU processing@ndm.edu
Students with degrees from universities outside of the United States should submit an official course by course evaluated transcript. Learn more at World Education Services (WES).
4. Unencumbered & Active Registered Nursing License
License must be from Maryland or a compact state.
5. Essay
The NDMU School of Nursing prepares graduates for opportunities and possibilities of fulfilling the mission to “transform the world.” The essay is considered seriously in the application review process. Take care to write clearly and logically, with attention to correct structure and format of good writing. APA formatting is preferred.
Please address both of the following instructions in a 500-700 word essay:
Describe how you intend to work towards fulfilling the mission of “transforming the world” upon program completion. Please address this topic from the perspective of the concentration to which you are applying. Please make mention of your specific goals for the future.
Provide a balanced assessment of your personal characteristics that may enhance your ability to become a leader in fulfilling this mission.
While NDMU accepts applications on a rolling basis, our MSN programs follow a cohort model, beginning exclusively in the Fall semester.
