Family Nurse Practitioner
Post-Master's Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner Option
The Post-Master's Certification Option is designed to provide individuals who already hold a Master of Science in Nursing degree with the core courses and clinical experience necessary for eligibility for family nurse practitioner certification. Selected courses from a previous MSN program may meet requirements for the Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner program.
MSN program
Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner
Post-master's Certificate
| Course Number | Course Title | Student Credits | Theory Hours | Total Theory Hours | Clinical Hours Per Week | Total Clinical Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N 511 | Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice | 3 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| N 512 | Health Assessment & Diagnostic Evaluation for Advanced Practice | 3 | 2 | 30 | 3 | 42 |
| N 513 | Pharmacology & Alternative Therapeutics in Nursing Practice | 3 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| N 521 | Clinical Management of the Young Family | 7 | 3 | 45 | 16 | 224 |
| N 522 | Clinical Management of the Mature and Aging Families | 7 | 3 | 45 | 16 | 224 |
| N 523 | Family Nurse Practitioner Internship | 5 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 224 |
| Total | 28 | 225 | 672 |
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 family nurse practitioner certification. Selected courses from a previous MSN program may meet requirements for the Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
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View program costs & disclosure information from the U.S. Department of Education.