Post-Master's Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner at Vanderbilt University

Programme overview

Prepares nurses to be primary care providers for patients across the lifespan with a family-centred emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. Primarily online with required in-person simulation, skills lab and immersive sessions.

Faculty: School of Nursing | Duration: 4 to 5 full-time semesters (part-time plans available) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (spring also for some specialties) | Location: Nashville, TN, United States

What you will study

Preventive care, chronic disease management, acute illness treatment, health education and counselling, with over 600 hours of clinical practice.

Career pathways

Graduates are often recruited into outpatient primary care settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to Vanderbilt School of Nursing master's and post-master's certificate applicants: a master's degree in nursing (MN, MSN, MS in Nursing) and a registered nurse with an unencumbered RN license from an ACEN or CCNE accredited school. Statistics is a prerequisite. A GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is recommended. Three reference letters, official transcripts, a statement of purpose reflecting interest in one specialty and a $75 application fee. Standardized test scores are not required. Each specialty director plans an individualised program of study after a gap analysis of prior coursework and experience. International students needing an F-1 or J-1 visa cannot be admitted because the programs have a significant online component.

Intake: Fall (spring also for some specialties)

Duration: 4 to 5 full-time semesters (part-time plans available)

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.nursing.vanderbilt.edu/portal/apply

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