A post-master's certificate for Family Nurse Practitioner is available for nurses who already hold a master's degree in nursing; however, it is an individualized program of study dependent on transcript review.
See the requirements below if you are an NP in another specialty area for the FNP Post-Master's Certificate:
Previously taken courses in Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology, and Advanced Health Assessment must be reviewed for transfer. Advanced Pathophysiology and Advanced Pharmacology can be no more than 5 years old and must address the lifespan. If desired, an optional test out of NSG 665: Advanced Health Assessment I is available and would include a written comprehensive exam, demonstration of a complete H&P, and completion of a SOAP note. These courses may be audited based on transcript review. The FNP program of study requires a minimum of 500 clinical hours for post-master's, secondary certification NP students.
Required Courses |
NSG 666 Advanced Health Assessment II |
3 |
NSG 681 Health & Illness Management I |
3 |
NSG 673 FNP Clinical III |
3 |
NSG 682 Health & Illness Management II |
3 |
NSG 674 FNP Clinical IV |
3 |
See the requirements below if you are not an NP but have a master's degree in Nursing and are seeking primary certification as an FNP:
Previously taken courses in Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology, and Advanced Health Assessment must be reviewed for transfer. Advanced Pathophysiology and Advanced Pharmacology can be no more than 5 years old and must address the lifespan. If desired, an optional test out of NSG 665: Advanced Health Assessment I is available and would include a written comprehensive exam, demonstration of a complete H&P, and completion of a SOAP note. These courses may be audited pending transcript review. This FNP program of study requires 810 hours of clinical preceptorship.
Required Courses |
NSG 667 Advanced Practice Nursing Role |
2 |
NSG 660 Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
NSG 663 Advanced Pharmacology |
3 |
NSG 665 Advanced Health Assessment I |
3 |
NSG 666 Advanced Health Assessment II |
3 |
NSG 671 FNP Clinical I (135 hours) |
1.5 |
NSG 672 FNP Clinical II (135 hours) |
1.5 |
NSG 681 Health & Illness Management |
3 |
NSG 673 FNP Clinical III (270 hours) |
3 |
NSG 682 Health & Illness Management II |
3 |
NSG 674 FNP Clinical IV (270 hours) |
3 |
NSG 709 APN Transition to Practice |
1 |