Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Graduate Certificate Program (Non-Degree)

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Certificate Requirements — 39 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.

Certificate Requirements

Required FNP Certificate Credits — 39 hours

NURS 612	Advanced Pharmacology	4
NURS 613	Advanced Health Assessment	4
NURS 614	Advanced Pathophysiology	3
NURS 624	Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Advanced Practice of Nursing	3
NURS 654	Acute Care of Adults	3
NURS 656	Care of Chronic Illness in Adults	3
NURS 674	Care of Women and Pediatric Populations	3
NURS 675	FNP Clinical I	2
NURS 676	FNP Advanced Clinical Topics	2
NURS 677	FNP Clinical II	4
NURS 689	FNP Clinical Synthesis	1-6
NURS 690	Advanced Professional Role	2

^{Note: NURS 689: Take 6 hours}