The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certificate curriculum focuses on giving comprehensive wellness and illness care to individuals of all ages and is designed for nurses who already hold a master's degree in nursing.
The FNP provides disease management, health promotion, and health education. The FNP manages and treats individuals with acute and chronic illnesses in settings such as clinics, outpatient offices, and more.
During practicum courses, students come to campus one time per semester.
Students will be prepared to assume advanced leadership roles for the targeted populations, and they will be eligible to take the certification exam.
Curriculum
First Year
| Course | Semester |
|---|---|
| 512 - Roles & Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing | Summer |
Second Year
| Course | Semester |
|---|---|
| 517 - Advanced Health Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning across the Life Span | Fall |
| 519 - Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Life Span | Fall |
| 529 - Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics Across the Life Span | Spring |
| 707 - Principles of Epidemiology & Health Promotion in Advanced Nursing Practice | Spring |
Third Year
| Course | Semester |
|---|---|
| 560 - Family Health Care Management I | Fall |
| 561 - Advanced FNP Practicum I | Fall |
| 564 - Family Health Care Management II | Spring |
| 565 - Advanced FNP Practicum II | Spring |
Fourth Year
| Course | Semester |
|---|---|
| 640 - Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum | Fall |
| 712 - Principles of Gerontology in Advanced Practice Nursing | Fall |
Gainful Employment
The Post Graduate Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is identified as a Gainful Employment (GE) Program.