Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate at Texas A&M University

Programme overview

The certificate is designed to offer those holding non-advanced practice graduate degrees in nursing the opportunity to train for certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNPR). Completion of advanced physical assessment, advanced pathophysiology and advanced pharmacology as part of prior graduate program. If the prior graduate program did not incorporate these requirements, then equivalent courses must be completed prior to admission.

Faculty: College of Nursing | Duration: 27 semester credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: College Station, TX, United States

What you will study

Completion of advanced physical assessment, advanced pathophysiology and advanced pharmacology as part of prior graduate program. If the prior graduate program did not incorporate these requirements, then equivalent courses must be completed prior to admission. Course list includes NURS 620 Advanced Practice Nursing Roles; NURS 621 Diagnostics and Procedures; NURS 622 Primary Care of Families I; NURS 623 Primary Care of Families II; NURS 624 Primary Care of Families III; NURS 625 Primary Care of Families Practicum.

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Entry requirements

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all prior graduate coursework; Master’s degree or higher in nursing; Unencumbered RN license in the State of Texas; Verification of at least 1500 hours of clinical practice experience as a registered nurse; Completion of advanced physical assessment, advanced pathophysiology and advanced pharmacology as part of prior graduate program. If the prior graduate program did not incorporate these requirements, then equivalent courses must be completed prior to admission.; This program is also approved for delivery via asynchronous distance education technology.; Course List Code; Title

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 27 semester credit hours

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