Post-Master's Certificate in Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner

Certificate Level: Graduate
Certificate Type: Post-Master's
Number of Credits to Completion: 34.0
Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code: 51.3801
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 29-1171

About the Program

The Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Post-Master's Certificate program prepares graduates to provide safe, evidence-based, and person-centered care to individuals and families across all stages of life, from infancy through older adulthood. The curriculum emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of acute and chronic conditions within the context of family and community. Students develop advanced clinical reasoning, diagnostic, and leadership skills while integrating interprofessional collaboration to improve health equity and outcomes for diverse populations. Emphasis is placed on the use of evidence-based practice, health informatics, and emerging technologies to enhance quality and safety in care delivery. Graduates are prepared to serve as expert clinicians, leaders, and advocates who can navigate complex health systems, reduce disparities, and promote innovative approaches to primary care for individuals and families across the lifespan.

Admission Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing and/or Doctorate of Nursing Practice from program fully accredited by National League of Nursing (NLN) and/or American Association Colleges of Nursing (AACN.) The accrediting body for NLN is ACEN and the accrediting body for the American Association Colleges of Nursing is CCNE.

BSN degrees must be from an institution accredited by CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education), ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing), or NLN CNEA (NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation)

GPA of 3.0 or above

1-2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience preferred

Current, unrestricted United States RN license
Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended

Two professional letters of recommendation from either previous or immediate supervisors or former nursing faculty members who can attest to your clinical knowledge, skill and potential aptitude for graduate study
References will not be accepted from colleagues or family members

Personal statement (800 to 1,600 words) that will give the admissions committee a better understanding of:
Why you are choosing this particular track
How your current work experience will enhance your experience in this program, and
Your plans upon completing the degree

Resume including specific details of your responsibilities and job experiences

A copy of your United States RN license (License verification from your nursing license registry website is acceptable)

International Students:
Additional information can be found here.
 

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