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 672 FNP Clinical II (270 hours) | 3 |
| 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 |