Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

The nurse practitioner certificate enables individuals with a Master’s Degree in Nursing to take a national certification exam in their area of specialization and to be recognized by the Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Required courses will be determined by a gap analysis completed by the program director. Upon completion, students will demonstrate competence in an advanced nursing role.

Faculty: College of Nursing and Health Innovation | Duration: 24 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 24 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Family I; Family II; Family III; Family Clinical Practice; Family Np Advanced Practicum.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for a Post-Master's Certificate as an Family Nurse Practitioner must hold a Master's Degree in Nursing (MS) from an accredited university [at the time the MS was conferred] and this degree must meet the general requirements for graduate admissions as well as the requirements detailed below. All graduate nursing students must have an unencumbered Registered Nursing License as designated by the Board of Nursing (BON) for clinical courses. It is imperative that any student whose license becomes encumbered by the BON must immediately notify their department chair. The complete policy regarding encumbered RN license is available on the Department of Graduate Nursing website under Clinical Requirements . Applicants for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree must meet the general requirements for graduate admissions as well as the requirements detailed below. All graduate nursing students must have an unencumbered Registered Nursing License as designated by the Board of Nursing (BON) for clinical courses.

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: 24 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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