This 26-35-semester hour specialty certificate prepares licensed registered nurses with a MSN from an accredited nursing program as an advanced practice nurse with FNP specialization The curriculum consists of the same FNP specialty theory and practicum courses as the MSN FNP program. FNP Certificate students complete a total of 700 hours of clinical in various population-focused and/or specialty areas supervised by qualified preceptors (NTF Criterion). The goal of the program is to prepare licensed master’s prepared nurses for advanced practice nursing with individuals and families throughout the lifespan and across the health continuum. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to write the FNP specialty certification examination administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

Admissions

1. Applicants must have an MSN degree from a CNEA, ACEN, or CCNE accredited nursing program.
2. Proof of a current unencumbered nursing license. 

*Applicants with deficiencies in the requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Post-Masters FNP Certificate – 26 - 35 Semester Hours (Online)

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
BIO 526	Advanced Pathophysiology 1	3.0
NUR 600	Advanced Health Assessment 1	3.0
NUR 651	Advanced Pharmacology I 1	3.0
NUR 676	Primary Care Acute Conditions Across the Lifespan I	6.0
NUR 677	Primary Care Chronic Conditions Across the Lifespan II II	6.0
NUR 678	Primary Care Across the Lifespan III	6.0
NUR 679	Primary Care Immersion IV	6.0
NUR 690	Professional Aspects of Advanced Nursing Practice	2.0
Total Hours		35

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May be waived if completed within the past 5 years with an earned grade of B or better from an accredited MSN program.