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Help and heal in the spirit of aloha
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Hawai‘i Pacific University’s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program prepares compassionate, culturally competent nurse leaders to deliver exceptional care across diverse communities. Grounded in the values of pono (integrity), kuleana (responsibility), and aloha (love and unity), the CCNE-accredited MSN program blends rigorous academic preparation with the flexibility and inclusivity of online learning.
Through asynchronous coursework and local clinical placements, you’ll build the advanced knowledge and skills needed to serve adult populations across primary care, mental health, and acute care settings.
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Length: 28 months
Total Credits: 45 - 48 credits
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Program at a Glance
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100% online coursework with mobile-friendly delivery
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Small classes with faculty who care about your success and well-being
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Choose from 3 concentrations and prepare for national NP licensure
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Dedicated student support from first contact through graduation
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Earn your MSN-NP in as few as 28 months
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Transfer up to 12 credits
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Why Choose HPU’s MSN Program?
DESIGNED FOR WORKING NURSES
Balance your education and your career with a flexible format. Our asynchronous courses allow you to study when and where it works for you.
NATIONALLY ACCREDITED
Our MSN program is CCNE-accredited and designed to meet national standards for advanced nursing education.
EXPERT FACULTY
Learn from active nurse practitioners and nursing educators with real-world experience across diverse care settings.
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MEET OUR MSN FACULTY
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Customize your MSN with one of three in-demand concentrations
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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
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Designed for nurses who want to provide primary care services to patients across their lifespan
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
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Designed for nurses interested in providing a wide range of mental health services to patients of all ages
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Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
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Designed for nurses who wish to treat patients with acute, chronic illness
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Is This MSN Program Right for You?
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This MSN program is ideal for licensed registered nurses who:
- Hold a BSN and want to take on advanced clinical or leadership roles
- Seek to specialize in high-demand fields like family practice, mental health, or acute care
- Need a flexible format to balance work, life, and graduate study
- Are interested in eventually pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
If you're motivated to elevate your impact in healthcare, HPU's MSN program is designed for you.
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Member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, post-graduate APRN certificate program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at Hawai‘i Pacific University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
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Member of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
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Accredited by the Senior College and University Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC/WSCUC)
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Participant in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) to offer distance education in member states
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MSN CAREERS
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Increased strains on the health care system have revealed a shortage in primary and acute care providers. The United States is predicted to face a shortage of between 54,100 and 139,000 physicians across both primary care and specialties by 2033. This need is particularly high in rural communities, where 20% of the U.S. population lives but only 9% of the nation’s physicians practice.*
Skilled nurse practitioners are best positioned to help bridge this gap. Job growth for nurse practitioners is the highest of all health care-related occupations and the second highest of all major occupational groups. Employment of nurse practitioners is expected to increase 45% between 2019 and 2029, generating 110,700 new openings.**
Graduates of Hawai‘i Pacific University’s online MSN program are expertly prepared to meet this growing demand for advanced nursing professionals. MSN degree holders can qualify for positions in settings spanning urban hospitals, rural clinics, schools, urgent care facilities, clinical research sites, community organizations, and more.
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MSN Career Outcomes
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CAREER PATHS
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- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
- Telehealth NP
- Nurse Educator
- Clinical Nurse Leader
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PRACTICE SETTINGS
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- Primary care clinics
- Mental health centers
- Hospitals and ICUs
- Veterans’ health programs
- Schools and community clinics
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JOB OUTLOOK
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- Median NP Salary: $129,480 (BLS)
- Projected Growth: 40% from 2023 through 2033 (BLS)
- Top Employers: Kaiser Permanente, VA Health Systems, Hawai‘i Pacific Health
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CAREERS AND AVERAGE SALARIES FOR MSN GRADUATES
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Family Nurse Practitioner: $95,877
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Provide primary care services for patients across their lifespan.
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: $128,671
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Help patients of all ages better manage psychiatric conditions.
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Nurse Educator: $83,160
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Lead the continuing education and evaluation of nurses and caregivers.
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: $98,269
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Assess, diagnose, and manage patients’ health concerns and prescribe needed medications.
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: $98,269
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Assess, diagnose, and manage patients’ health concerns and prescribe needed medications.
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4 Work-From-Home Nurse Practitioner Jobs
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Looking for work-from-home nurse practitioner jobs? Consider options such as telehealth nurse, case manager, legal nurse consultant, and psychiatric NP.
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APRN Salary and Job Description
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What is an advanced practice registered nurse? Find out more about the APRN salary, job description, educational and certification requirements, and more.
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APRN vs. RN: Comparing Responsibilities and Skills
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Unsure of what separates an APRN vs. RN? Discover how the job responsibilities and skills differ between these two important roles in the nursing field.
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Careers in Advanced Nursing: What Is a Family Nurse Practitioner?
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What is a family nurse practitioner, and how can individuals in this role assist in the growing physician shortage? Learn more about this important position.
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Charge Nurse vs. Nurse Manager: Differences in Leadership
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Charge nurse vs. nurse manager: Which nursing leadership role is right for you? Explore these advanced nursing roles and their influences on patient care.
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Education Requirements and Salary for Nurse Practitioners
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Are you curious about the education requirements for nurse practitioners? Explore the key steps to becoming an NP, along with current salary information.
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Family Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice
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An FNP provides primary care in a wide variety of clinical settings. Learn more about the family nurse practitioner scope of practice, salary, and job growth.
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How to Become a Legal Nurse Consultant
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Let’s talk about how to become a legal nurse consultant. Marry your passions for law and nursing with this enriching role in a field that’s projected to grow.
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How to Become a Nurse Administrator
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Looking for information about how to become a nurse administrator? Get details about the educational and career trajectory for this nurse leadership position.
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Nurse Educator Salary and Job Description
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Nurse educators play a critical role in the development of registered nurses. Learn about their job role and current nurse educator salary statistics.
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Nurse Practitioner (NP) vs Registered Nurse (RN)
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Looking to better understand the Nurse Practitioner (NP) vs Registered Nurse (RN) roles? Explore their scopes of responsibility, educational requirements, and more.
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Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Assistant: What’s the Difference?
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There are distinctions and similarities between nurse practitioner vs. physician assistant roles. Explore each role’s education, authority, salary, and more.
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner vs. Psychologist: What’s the Difference?
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What’s the difference between a psychiatric nurse practitioner vs. psychologist? Learn more about the distinctions in education, responsibilities, and more.
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WHAT IS THE EXPECTED MSN SALARY RANGE?
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Find out what the expected salary is for an MSN. Learn about the benefits and how much you can potentially earn by getting your MSN degree.
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What Can You Do With a Master’s in Nursing?
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What can you do with a master’s in nursing? Learn about the top careers, such as nurse practitioner, nurse executive, clinical nurse leader, and nurse manager.
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What Is an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner?
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What is an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner? Explore this important role in the nursing profession and why AGACNPs are needed more than ever.
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What Is the Role of the Nurse Executive as a Leader?
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What is the role of the nurse executive as a leader? Learn more about this key role in the health care system, including their job duties and how to become one.
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Why Become a Nurse Educator?
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Why become a nurse educator? Find out how they prepare the next generation of nurses in academic and clinical settings, along with salary and job growth info.
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Online MSN Curriculum Overview
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Our MSN program requires 45–60 credit hours, depending on your specialization and whether you study full-time or part-time. The program combines advanced nursing coursework with clinical practice requirements, preparing you for national certification and APRN licensure.
The MSN curriculum at HPU combines foundational nursing theory, advanced clinical training, and leadership development.
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Foundational Clinical Knowledge
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Advanced Pathophysiology (NUR 6010): Explore human disease processes across the lifespan with a focus on case-based diagnostic reasoning and holistic care.
Advanced Pharmacology (NUR 6025): Apply advanced pharmacologic principles to diverse patient populations through real-world case studies.
Advanced Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning (NUR 6030): Build expertise in clinical data collection, interpretation, and diagnostic decision-making across patient lifespans.
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Research & Evidence-Based Practice
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Advanced Nursing Research (NUR 6020): Examine qualitative and quantitative research methods to guide evidence-based practice in clinical settings.
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Role Development & Leadership
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Introduction to Advanced Practice Roles (NUR 6000): Explore the scope of advanced nursing roles in diverse communities, including case management, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Development & Implementation of Health Care Policy (NUR 8050): Learn to shape health policy and lead systemic change while balancing access, quality, and resource stewardship.
For full course listings per MSN specialization, visit our Curriculum Page.
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Clinical Placement Support
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As part of our shared kuleana, we help you arrange clinical experiences close to home — ensuring access to quality training in real-world care environments. You’ll complete over 600 hours of supervised practice aligned to your specialization.
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MSN Curriculum
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Students in Hawai‘i Pacific University’s online MSN program can tailor their degree by selecting a practice area that appeals to their interests and career goals: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), or Adult–Adult–Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP).
Each concentration takes a holistic approach to creating patient-centered change. Students start the program by completing six core courses before taking a series of specialized electives specific to their chosen concentration.
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FNP: 45 CREDITS
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$1,117 per credit hour
$50,265 total tuition
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PMHNP: 48 CREDITS
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$1,117 per credit hour
$53,616 total tuition
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AGACNP: 46 CREDITS
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$1,117 per credit hour
$51,382 total tuition
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Students may transfer up to 12 eligible credits from another college or university into HPU’s online MSN program.
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Core Courses
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The foundation of your nursing degree.
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NUR 6000 Introduction to Advanced Practice Roles / 3 Credits
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This course covers the definitions of advanced practice nursing (APN) roles in community environments. Theoretical content includes ethics, multicultural population-focused care, community coordination strategies and interdisciplinary collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and leadership. Roles of the nurse as case manager, administrator, educator, researcher, consultant, and practitioner are explored. Communication issues including assertive behavior, conflict resolution, and the dynamics of change are examined.
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NUR 6010 Advanced Pathophysiology / 3 Credits
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This course covers the in-depth exploration of pathophysiological responses involved in processes affecting the body's optimal functioning. The ability to implement diagnostic reasoning, critical thinking, and the integration of scientific concepts with psychosocial and spiritual aspects of the human condition are enhanced using case studies. Human pathophysiological responses across the life span that incorporate the individual, families, and communities are surveyed.
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NUR 6020 Advanced Nursing Research / 3 Credits
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A broad range of quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry are explored as a means to forward nursing research.
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NUR 6025 Advanced Pharmacology / 3 Credits
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This course covers advanced knowledge of pharmacology integrated with the needs of the community served by the practitioner. A case-study method is utilized to support increased knowledge, development, and application.
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NUR 6030 Advanced Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning / 3 Credits
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This course expands upon health assessment skills and diagnostic reasoning concepts to determine the health status of clients across the life span. Focuses on the collection and interpretation of clinical data derived from the history and physical exam.
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NUR 8050 Development and Implementation of Health Care Policy / 3 Credits
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In this course the DNP student will develop knowledge, skills, and tools toward the DNP terminal competencies related to policy, policy development, and change to maintain high-quality care while remaining accessible and using scarce resources wisely.
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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program Curriculum
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27 credits
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At the conclusion of the program, FNP students will have completed a total of 504 clinical hours:
- NUR 6961 Practicum I: Child – 126 clinical hours
- NUR 6963 Practicum II: Women's – 126 clinical hours
- NUR 6965 Practicum III: Adult – 126 clinical hours
- NUR 6967 Practicum IV: Geriatric – 126 clinical hours
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NUR 6960 Advanced Theory: Primary Care of Children / 3 Credits
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Disease prevention, health promotion, and illnesses in children and adolescents are comprehensively analyzed for the individual and within the context of their family and community.
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NUR 6961 Practicum I / 3 Credits
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Applied advanced practice nursing knowledge, reasoning, and intervention skills to prevent disease, promote health, and treat illnesses in children, their families, and communities are developed within this laboratory and clinical experience.
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NUR 6962 Advanced Theory: Primary Care of Women / 3 Credits
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Disease prevention, health promotion, and illnesses in women are comprehensively analyzed for the individual and within the context of their family and community.
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NUR 6963 Practicum II / 3 Credits
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Disease prevention, health promotion, and illnesses in children and adolescents are comprehensively analyzed for the individual and within the context of their family and community.
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NUR 6964 Episodic Conditions in Primary Care / 3 Credits
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Health promotion, disease prevention, and illnesses of adults are comprehensively analyzed for the individual and in the context of their family and community.
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NUR 6965 Practicum III / 3 Credits
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Advanced practice nursing knowledge, reasoning, and intervention skills to prevent disease, promote health, and treat illnesses in adults, their families, and communities are developed within this laboratory and clinical experience.
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NUR 6966 Chronic Conditions in Primary Care / 3 Credits
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Health promotion, disease prevention, and illnesses of geriatric adults are comprehensively analyzed for the individual and in the context of their family and community.
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NUR 6967 Practicum IV / 3 Credits
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Advanced practice knowledge, reasoning, and intervention skills to prevent disease, promote health, and treat illnesses in older adults, their families, and communities are developed in this laboratory and clinical experience.
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NUR 7000 Project Proposal Paper / 3 Credits
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This course is a rigorous culminating scholarly endeavor in which the student will integrate theoretical knowledge, clinical experience, and research in a faculty-guided project proposal.
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program Curriculum
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30 credits
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At the conclusion of the program, PMHNP students will have completed a total of 630 clinical hours:
- NUR 6971 Advanced Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing I Practicum - 210 clinical hours
- NUR 6973 Advanced Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing II Practicum - 210 clinical hours
- NUR 6975 Advanced Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing III Practicum - 210 clinical hours
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NUR 6026 Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan / 3 Credits
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Prepares the psychiatric/mental health APRN to prescribe psychotropic medications to clients in different settings. Applying evidence-based knowledge of psychopharmacological principles to treat specific psychiatric conditions is emphasized. Managing iatrogenic/trophicogenic problems caused by pharmacologic agents is explored. Neuropsychiatric development, brain function, neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology are examined in relation to pharmacologic agents. The relationship between specific psychopathological and neurological conditions and psychopharmacological treatments is examined. Prescribing, managing, and monitoring of psychopharmacotherapeutics are emphasized along with complementary and alternative agents. The role of the psychiatric/mental health APRN as prescriber for the patient with psychiatric conditions is incorporated throughout this course, including therapeutic challenges such as medication compliance, outcomes, ethical responsibilities, legalities, financial realities, cultural, and genetic diversity, and practical considerations.
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NUR 6970 Advanced Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing I / 3 Credits
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Facilitates the Psychiatric/Mental Health APRN for the complex role of providing mental health care and crisis intervention to adults/geriatric adults of differing social, economic, and cultural backgrounds within a recovery framework. Cultural assessment, psychiatric assessment and diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and co-morbidities are incorporated throughout the course. Treatment and management of mental health disorders using a variety of modalities and interventions with an emphasis on pharmacotherapy are explored. Synthesis of evidence-based, recovery-focused management in concert with the social, cultural, environmental, spiritual, and physical needs of the patient and family are emphasized.
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NUR 6971 Advanced Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing I Practicum / 5 Credits
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Prepares the psychiatric/mental health APRN to provide mental health care and crisis intervention to adults/geriatric adults of differing social, economic, and cultural backgrounds within a recovery framework. Cultural assessment, psychiatric assessment and diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and co-morbidities are incorporated throughout the course. Treating and managing mental health disorders are explored using a variety of modalities and interventions, with emphasis on communication theory and group theory focused on recovery. Synthesizing evidence-based, recovery-focused management is emphasized along with the social, cultural, environmental, spiritual, and physical needs of the patient and family.
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NUR 6972 Advanced Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing II / 3 Credits
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Facilitates Psychiatric/Mental Health APRN students in the complex role of providing recovery-focused, mental health nursing care to clients with chronic, and complex psychiatric needs of differing social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Emphasis on psychotherapeutic management of clients across the lifespan while integrating evidence-based, recovery-focused approaches. Examination of the forensic, social, cultural, physical, economic, familial, spiritual, and societal impacts of severe mental illness incorporates local and world views as well as advocacy opportunities for the Psychiatric/Mental Health APRN. Synthesis of evidence-based, recovery-focused management in concert with the social, cultural, environmental, spiritual, and physical needs of these clients is explored.
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NUR 6973 Advanced Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing II Practicum / 5 Credits
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Prepares the psychiatric/mental health APRN to provide mental health care and crisis intervention to adults/geriatric adults of differing social, economic, and cultural backgrounds within a recovery framework. Cultural assessment, psychiatric assessment and diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and co-morbidities are incorporated throughout the course. Treating and managing mental health disorders using a variety of modalities and interventions are explored, with emphasis on communication theory and group theory focused on recovery. Synthesizing evidence-based, recovery-focused management are emphasized along with the social, cultural, environmental, spiritual, and physical needs of the patient and family.
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NUR 6974 Advanced Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing III / 3 Credits
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Facilitates the Psychiatric/Mental Health APRN for the complex role of providing mental health nursing care and crisis intervention to children, adolescents, and families of differing social, economic, and cultural backgrounds within a recovery framework. Cultural assessment, psychiatric assessment and diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and co-morbidities are incorporated throughout t course. Treatment and management of mental health disorders using a variety of modalities and interventions are explored. Synthesis of evidence-based, recovery-focused management in concert with the social, cultural, environmental, spiritual, and physical needs of children, adolescents, and families are emphasized.
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NUR 6975 Advanced Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing III Practicum / 5 Credits
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Prepares psychiatric/mental health APRN students to provide recovery-focused mental-health nursing care to clients with the chronic and complex psychiatric needs of differing social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Emphasizes medication and therapeutic management of clients across the lifespan while integrating evidence-based, recovery-focused approaches. The student builds on the knowledge and concepts learned in NUR 6970 and NUR 6972 and gains a more in-depth understanding of treating people with complex psychiatric/mental health needs using recovery-focused interventions. An examination of the forensic, social, cultural, physical, economic, familial, spiritual, and societal impacts of severe mental illness incorporates local and world views, as well as advocacy opportunities, for the psychiatric/mental health APRN. Synthesizing evidence-based, recovery-focused management is explored along with social, cultural, environmental, spiritual, and physical needs of these clients.
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NUR 7000 Project Proposal Paper / 3 Credits
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This course is a rigorous culminating scholarly endeavor in which the student will integrate theoretical knowledge, clinical experience, and research in a faculty-guided project proposal.
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Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Program Curriculum
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28 credits
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At the conclusion of the program, AGACNP students will have completed a total of 630 clinical hours:
- NUR 6984 AGACNP Practicum I – 126 clinical hours
- NUR 6986 AGACNP Practicum II – 252 clinical hours
- NUR 6987 AGACNP Practicum III – 252 clinical hours
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NUR 6980 Fundamentals of Acute Care I / 3 Credits
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This evidence-based course investigates the evaluation and management of adult and gerontologic populations experiencing acute and critical illnesses, including disease classification, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, assessment, and diagnostic evaluation. An emphasis is placed on advanced clinical decision-making, integrating advanced pharmacology, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual factors, genetics, and the impact of aging.
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NUR 6982 Advanced Clinical Decision Making / 3 Credits
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This didactic and Sim Lab course focuses on critical care diagnostics and management technologies, including ABG analysis and ventilation management; cardioversion and pacing; lab; radiology; and CT interpretation. Emphasis is on obtaining comprehensive medical histories, conducting examinations, analyzing biotechnological data trends, performing differential diagnosis, and decision-making for critically ill adults.
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NUR 6983 Fundamentals of Acute Care II / 3 Credits
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This evidence-based course investigates evaluating and managing adult and gerontologic populations experiencing acute and critical illnesses. This includes disease classification, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, assessment, and diagnostic evaluation. An emphasis is placed on advanced clinical decision-making that integrates advanced pharmacology; psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual factors; genetics; and the impact of aging.
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NUR 6984 AGACNP Practicum I / 3 Credits
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This first practicum course will explore and apply the adult-gerontological ACNP role within the infrastructure of American health care. The focus will be on developing ACNP competencies and clinical decision-making. Discussions will include reimbursement, billing, role development, nursing and medical interventions, and other activities.
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NUR 6985 Fundamentals of Acute Care III / 1 Credit
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This third evidence-based course investigates evaluating and managing adult and gerontologic populations experiencing acute and critical illnesses. This includes disease classification, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, assessment, and diagnostic evaluation. An emphasis is placed on advanced clinical decision-making; integrating advanced pharmacology; and psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual factors.
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NUR 6986 AGACNP Practicum II / 6 Credits
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This first practicum course will explore and apply the adult-gerontological ACNP role within the infrastructure of American health care. The focus will be on developing ACNP competencies and clinical decision-making. Discussions will include reimbursement, billing, role development, nursing and medical interventions, and other activities.
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NUR 6987 AGACNP Practicum III / 6 Credits
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The third practicum course will solidify the ACNP role with the expansion of advanced clinical competencies and clinical decision-making. Clinical experiences will focus and substantiate the utility of comprehensive patient assessment, management, and intervention strategies across the continuum of acute care. Seminars will focus on a variety of professional role development.
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NUR 7000 Project Proposal Paper / 3 Credits
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This course is a rigorous culminating scholarly endeavor in which the student will integrate theoretical knowledge, clinical experience, and research in a faculty-guided project proposal.
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AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH TO ADVANCED NURSING EDUCATION
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Courses in the HPU MSN program are built around the nationally recognized MSN Essentials set by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICE
Gain the knowledge, skills, and judgment to independently provide direct patient care, incorporating assessment, diagnosis, and treatment across the lifespan.
HEALTH CARE INFORMATICS
Incorporate knowledge of clinical support tools to assist in charting, decision-making, research, and scholarship.
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
Synthesize the evidence-based practice guidelines, critical thinking, and reflection to provide appropriate care as the foundation to practice.
HEALTH POLICY AND ADVOCACY
Appraise the interdependence of health policy to act as an advocate of policy that promotes access to care, quality, and cost efficiency.
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Demonstrate change-focused leadership in the nursing profession.
INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION
Collaboratively practice with other professionals in the health care system.
PROFESSIONALISM/ETHICS
Practice as an independent provider ethically bound to operate within the guidelines, standards, and scope of practice.
TRANSCULTURAL CARE
Maximize patient health and well-being within the parameters of patients’ cultural traditions and beliefs.
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND SAFETY
Integrate current evidence to improve the quality of clinical practice and promote safe care.
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“HPU’s convenient MSN-FNP program afforded me the opportunity to further my education and career, a dream that has become a reality. Their professional and nurturing environment provides an outstanding foundation for graduates to pursue fulfilling and successful careers.”
-- Mai Kinimaka
HPU MSN-FNP Graduate
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must hold:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited university
- 3.0 GPA from undergraduate degree preferred
- U.S. unencumbered state RN license
- Undergraduate courses in statistics and research proposal development are required
To complete your application, you’ll need:
- Application and application fee
- Transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Statement of purpose
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Transfer Credits
Students wishing to transfer course credits from an outside institution will need to meet with their Program Chair to review transcripts, course syllabi and fill out appropriate forms. A maximum of 12 semester credits of graduate work is transferrable if the following requirements are met:
- The institution is accredited
- Official transcripts and syllabi are available for review
- The courses are deemed to be equivalent in level, content, objectives, and competencies to the HPU graduate course it will be replacing
- The proficiency attained is equivalent to a "B" grade or higher
- Courses were completed within five calendar years of admission to HPU graduate nursing
The following courses cannot be transferred to HPU for credit:
- Final project/paper or Capstone course
- Courses taken as part of a granted degree. For example, if a student has had a Master's degree in Public Health conferred, a health policy course taken during that curriculum may not be transferred in and applied to another degree requirements.
Graduate-level attainments completed at institutions or through programs or examinations, evaluated by the ACE (American Council on Education) will be considered for appropriate transfer credit on the same basis as prospective transfer credit from graduate programs at U.S. colleges and universities. The Program Chair will use the ACE credit award recommendation as the starting point for the deliberation of credit award; in no case will more credits be awarded than the ACE recommends; usually the award will be more stringent.
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Tuition & Financial Aid
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HPU’s online MSN program is designed to be affordable, flexible, and accessible for working nurses advancing into APRN roles.
- $1,117 per credit
- Program length and total cost vary by specialization
- Eligible for federal financial aid and scholarships
- Employer-sponsored tuition assistance welcome
- Special tuition benefits available for active-duty military and veterans
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FAQs: MSN Program
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How long does the MSN program take to complete?
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You can complete the MSN in as few as 28 months, depending on your pace and specialization.
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Is the MSN program fully online?
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Yes, coursework is 100% online. Clinical hours are completed in your local area.
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Do I need nursing experience?
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Yes, an active RN license is required. Some concentrations may recommend relevant experience.
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Can I continue working while enrolled?
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Absolutely. We’ve designed our online MSN program for working nurses, providing flexibility when you need it most.
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Where can I learn more about MSN specializations?
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Will this MSN qualify me for APRN licensure?
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Yes, graduates are eligible to sit for national certification exams (e.g., AANP, ANCC), and can apply for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in most states. This depends on your state’s Board of Nursing, but HPU’s CCNE-accredited MSN program prepares you for this process.
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Do I need to live in Hawai‘i to complete this program?
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No. The MSN program is 100% online, and clinical placements can be arranged in your local area with support from HPU’s placement team.