Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Plan
Graduate certificate programs offered for academic credit require a 3.0 cumulative grade point average with no grade lower than a “B”. All courses must be in residence.
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate is available to master’s or doctorally prepared nurses as a post-master’s certificate program. To enter the program and be eligible for national certification, individuals must hold a master’s degree with a major in nursing.
| Course Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 6318 | Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 |
| NUR 6324 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NUR 6331 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |
| NUR 6338 | Leadership and Roles in Advanced Nursing | 3 |
| Course Number | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 6201 | Advanced Skills for Advanced Practice Nurses | 2 |
| NUR 6325 | Family Primary Care I | 3 |
| NUR 6326 | Family Primary Care II | 3 |
| NUR 6327 | Family Primary Care I Practicum | 3 |
| NUR 6336 | Family Primary Care II Practicum | 3 |
| NUR 6339 | Population Health and Epidemiology for Advanced Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 6351 | Mental Health Concepts for Advanced Practice Nurses | 3 |
| NUR 6537 | Integrated Clinical Practice: FNP | 5 |
Total semester credit hours required: 25