Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate

Program Policy Document:

Please see the Program Policy Document for more information. 

This program is currently not enrolling new students.

Post Master’s Certificate Option

Post Master’s Certificate programs are available in all concentrations. The Post Master’s Certificate option is designed to provide individuals who already hold a Master of Science in Nursing degree with the core courses and clinical experiences necessary for eligibility for advanced certification. The number of credits varies with the area of specialty and the student’s past academic record. Students must complete all course requirements within five years of matriculation into the Post Master’s program.

Core Courses:

Equivalent experience and/or coursework may be applied to the following coursework. Certificate requires a nine credit minimum. The post-master’s certificate curriculum is based on a personalized gap analysis to enable the student to sit for national certification upon completion. 

• NURS 678 - Primary Care of Women Credit(s): 2
• NURS 679 - Primary Care of Children Credit(s): 3
• NURS 691 - Primary Care I Credit(s): 4
• NURS 692 - Primary Care NP Practicum I Credit(s): 3
• NURS 693 - Primary Care II Credit(s): 4
• NURS 694 - Primary Care Practicum II Credit(s): 4
• NURS 697 - Primary Care NP Practicum: Pediatrics Credit(s): 2
• NURS 698 - Primary Care NP Practicum: Women’s Health Credit(s): 2

Last Revised for 2022-2023 Academic Year