APPLY TODAY! Request More Information Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) are advanced practice providers who deliver comprehensive primary care to patients across the lifespan. They assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of health conditions while promoting disease prevention and wellness in individuals, families, and communities. FNPs practice in diverse settings, including private practices, community health centers, health systems, and universities, collaborating with other health professionals to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. Through rigorous coursework, hands-on clinical experiences, and advanced skill development, UAH’s FNP program prepares you to excel in primary care, equipping you to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of the populations you serve. Program Highlights Comprehensive Course Content The FNP curriculum prepares you to provide holistic primary care for patients of all ages. You’ll learn to: Conduct comprehensive and focused health assessments across the lifespan. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic health conditions using evidence-based strategies. Promote wellness and prevent disease through patient education and lifestyle interventions. Coordinate care across diverse settings, from private practices to community health centers. Clinical Expertise Through supervised practice with experienced FNPs and faculty at UAH, you’ll apply classroom learning in real-world primary care settings. This hands-on training builds your confidence in assessing, diagnosing, and managing a wide range of health conditions for patients of all ages. Interprofessional Collaboration Work alongside professionals across health care systems to coordinate comprehensive, patient-centered care. Develop leadership skills to improve health outcomes and advocate for quality primary care. Cultural Competence and Patient-Centered Care Use evidence-based practices and cultural awareness to promote wellness, prevent disease, and ensure individualized care for diverse populations. Program Details Spring Plan of StudySummer Plan of StudyFall Plan of Study Admission Requirements Graduation from a Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission of Nursing Education (ACEN), or Commission on Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) accredited baccalaureate program with a major in nursing. An overall grade-point average minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all baccalaureate coursework or on the last 60 semester hours of baccalaureate coursework completed. For students applying to the Family Nurse Practitioner track, applicants must have 1000 hours as an RN before beginning their clinical hours. Current, unencumbered US registered nurse license Licensure State Contacts Authorized States NC-SARA Prerequisites/Co-requisites Advanced Health Assessment, Advanced Pathophysiology, and Advanced Pharmacology are required prerequisites/co-requisites. These courses can be taken at UAH or another institution before applying to the program, or they may take them while in the program. All three courses must not be older than two years at the time of admission. Clinical Hour Requirements Once admitted into the program, students will be required to complete 720 clinical hours, including a minimum of 600 direct patient care hours with a physician or nurse practitioner. These hours must be in primary care. The remaining hours may include clinical seminars, pre-approved continuing education, simulation experiences, or specialty rotations approved by the Nurse Practitioner Coordinator. Clinical placements are currently only available in Alabama or Tennessee. Delivery Mode The FNP track is a hybrid program with on-campus and online components. Classes typically meet every other Wednesday except where noted.