Advanced Certificate Program – Family Nurse Practitioner
The advanced Family Nurse Practitioner certificate program provides the nurse, holding a Master’s degree in nursing, the opportunity to acquire an in-depth theoretical understanding of advanced nursing practice with individuals. Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be eligible to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner examinations.
The Advanced Certificate Program in Family Nurse Practitioner requires the completion of 27 credits:
I. Nursing Support Courses | 9 credits |
NURS 530 | Advanced Pathophysiology |
NURS 531 | Advanced Health Assessment |
NURS 532 | Advanced Pharmacophysiology |
II. Family Nurse Practitioner Courses | 18 credits |
NURS 650 | Advanced Practice Theory I |
NURS 651 | Advanced Practice Seminar/Practicum II |
NURS 652 | Advanced Practice Theory II |
NURS 653 | Advanced Practice Seminar/Practicum II |
NURS 656 | Family Nurse Practitioner Theory III |
NURS 657 | Family Nurse Practitioner Seminar/Practicum III |