Program Overview
College of Natural and Health Sciences
The certificate in FNP prepares the nurse who has an existing master's degree in nursing to care for patients in family practice across the live-span pediatrics, adolescent, young adult, adult, older adult, frail elderly in the primary care setting. An individualized post-graduate certificate program of study is determined by an evaluation of the student's previous course work and the completion of a gap analysis once accepted into the program. The courses will be selected from the FNP Certificate requirements. Upon program completion, the individual is eligible to apply for national certification.
Following national certification attainment the individual is eligible to be recognized as an Advanced Practice Nurse from the State Board of Nursing with all rights and privileges associated with this title. Health policies, OSHA requirements, CPR and ACLS certifications, and student malpractice insurance are required.
Prerequisites: Master's degree in Nursing. Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology and Advanced Health Assessment. These courses can be completed at UNC.