Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Graduate Certificate Program (Non-Degree)
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Certificate Requirements — 36 Credits
The certificate in FNP at the graduate level provides the nurse who has a master's in nursing for advanced clinical practice in primary care of families. The graduate is eligible to apply for national certification upon program completion.
The graduate is eligible to be recognized as an Advanced Practice Nurse from the State Board of Nursing with all the rights and privileges associated with this title. Health policies, OSHA requirements, CPR and ACLS certifications are required.
Prerequisites: Master's degree in nursing.
Degree Requirements
Required FNP Certificate Credits — 36 hours
| NURS 610 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 612 | Advanced Pharmacology | 4 |
| NURS 614 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS 624 | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Advanced Practice of Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 640 | Health Care of Families I | 4 |
| NURS 645 | Health Care of Families II | 4 |
| NURS 650 | Health Care of Families III | 4 |
| NURS 680 | Advanced Practice Role Practicum | 1 - 9 |
| NURS 690 | Advanced Professional Role | 2 |