Post-Master's Certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner Online Program
Course Requirements
• All course work can be completed online which provides greater flexibility and less disruption to your personal and employment obligations.
• Courses are 16 weeks in length.
• 540 practicum hours with preceptor in conjunction with NU 561, NU 606, NU 607, and NU 621 are required.
Admission Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing with a GPA of 3.0 or greater
- All official transcripts
- Unencumbered RN license in state of residence and a copy of any other state license, including advanced practice licensure and certification
- Criminal background check
- Individual and professional liability insurance coverage that meets current state requirements
- Statement of professional goals
- Résumé
- Undergraduate courses in statistics and health assessment (30 hours or greater) required
- Undergraduate research course recommended
- Two letters of recommendation (one from a supervisor from a recent health care position and one from a nursing peer)
- Application processing fee
- Application form
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Required Courses
NU 550 Family and Community Context for Health Care (3)
NU 561 Primary Care I: Comprehensive Primary Care of the Adult (6)
NU 606 Primary Care of Children (4)
NU 607 Primary Care for Women (4)
NU 621 Primary Care II: Advanced Primary Care of Families in Complex Systems (7)
Required Courses
| NU 550 | Family & Community Context for Health Care | 3 |
| NU 561 | Primary Care I: Comprehensive Primary Care of the Adult | 6 |
| NU 606 | Primary Care of Children | 4 (3 didactic/1 Clinical - 90 clinical hours) |
| NU 607 | Primary Care for Women | 4 Credits (3 didactic/1 Clinical - 90 clinical hours) |
| NU 621 | Primary Care II: Advanced Primary Care of Families in Complex Systems | 7 |
Total Credit Hours: 24