The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Graduate Certificate is offered to individuals who have completed a master's degree in nursing or doctorate in nursing practice, and who desire to obtain specialized knowledge to seek certification as an FNP. FNP graduates are eligible to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification or American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification corresponding to their population foci upon graduation. The curriculum is 21 semester credits, three-semesters with a part-time option. 

On admission, a gap analysis of transcripts and course syllabi for equivalency of content in advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning. A grade of B or better is required for the equivalent courses. Students who have not completed courses with the content will be admitted and required to complete them prior to beginning the clinically focused courses. 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
NURS 6540	Advanced Practice Nursing in Primary Care of Adults	3
NURS 6550	Advanced Practice Nursing in Primary Care of Adults: Practicum 1 1	4
NURS 6560	Advanced Practice Nursing in Primary Care of Families	3
NURS 6570	Advanced Practice Nursing in Primary Care of Families: Practicum 2 1	4
NURS 6580	Advanced Practice Nursing in Primary Care of Older Adults	2
NURS 6590	Advanced Practice Nursing in Primary Care of Older Adults: Practicum 3 1	5
Total Hours		21

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Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Practicum courses include optional clinical immersion experiences that are highly recommended.

Curriculum

Plan of Study Grid

First Term		Hours
NURS 6540	Advanced Practice Nursing in Primary Care of Adults	3
NURS 6550	Advanced Practice Nursing in Primary Care of Adults: Practicum 1	4
	Hours	7
Second Term
NURS 6560	Advanced Practice Nursing in Primary Care of Families	3
NURS 6570	Advanced Practice Nursing in Primary Care of Families: Practicum 2	4
	Hours	7
Third Term
NURS 6580	Advanced Practice Nursing in Primary Care of Older Adults	2
NURS 6590	Advanced Practice Nursing in Primary Care of Older Adults: Practicum 3	5
	Hours	7
	Total Hours	21

Transcripts must indicate completion at the graduate level of advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology and advanced health assessment with a grade of B or higher in each course.

• PLO 1. Synthesize knowledge derived from a scientific foundation in order to demonstrate expertise in advanced clinical nursing practice to improve delivery of care.
• PLO 2. Demonstrate continuous quality improvement in patient care situations while providing leadership in clinical decision making through use of information systems and technology for the improvement and transformation of health care.
• PLO 3. Use clinical scholarship and analytical methods to implement safe, quality improvement in administration of patient care.
• PLO 4. Encourage interprofessional collaboration and teamwork to enhance and improve population health outcomes.
• PLO 5. Engage in influencing the development and implementation of health policy that provides an interface between practice, research and policy development.