Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program
Students already possessing a master's degree in nursing have the opportunity to pursue a family nurse practitioner certificate. Students are admitted to the family nurse practitioner certificate program on a full-time basis to complete the requirements in four semesters. After completing coursework, students are eligible to sit for national certification examinations.
Prerequisites:
There are two required prerequisite courses for the Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Program; students must have completed Advanced Health Assessment and Advanced Pathophysiology at UAH or another institution prior to applying to the program.
| Courses | Credits |
| Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |
| Pathophysiology | 3 |
Post Masters Program of Study:
Students normally begin classes in the Fall semester which meet one day per week – on Wednesdays - to allow for full-time employment; students enrolling in the program will complete the requirements in four semesters. The program of study is as follows:
| FALL SEMESTER I | ||
| NUR 610 | FNP I (126 clinical hours) |
6 SH |
| SPRING SEMESTER | ||
| NUR 612 | FNP III (168 clinical hours) |
6 SH |
| NUR 607 | Pharmacology | 3 SH |
| SUMMER SEMESTER | ||
| NUR 611 | FNP II (126 clinical hours) |
6 SH |
| FALL SEMESTER II | ||
| NUR 613 | FNP IV (168 clinical hours) |
6 SH |
Total classroom: 27 semester hours
Total clinical: 588 clinical hours
Clinical Experience:
The UAH College of Nursing currently maintains over 600 contracts with clinical agencies and preceptors. You will be matched with a preceptor who meets your particular background and needs, and you can request a preceptor close to where you live. Clinical experience is earned outside of your classes.
Admission Requirements:
Applicants for this program must:
- Hold a master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
- Complete UAH Application for Graduate Admission (sent to the Graduate Studies office).
- Submit official copies of transcripts from each college/university attended (sent to the Graduate Studies office).
- Submit two recommendation forms - one to be completed by a person familiar with the applicant's clinical ability, and one by a person familiar with the applicant's academic ability (sent to the Office of Graduate Programs).
- Have completed two prerequisite courses: 1) Advanced Health Assessment, and 2) Pathophysiology.
- Complete and submit the Nursing Graduate Application to the Office of Graduate Programs by April 1.
- Current unrestricted RN license in the state of Alabama or eligibility for an Alabama license. Alabama license must be obtained prior to enrollment in graduate courses.
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