The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies program is for the master’s-prepared nurse practitioner with certification in another specialty, or a master’s-prepared nurse who wishes to become a family nurse practitioner. Credits are determined by a gap analysis.
Certificate Requirements
Credits for the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) for master’s prepared nurses are determined by gap analysis. NURS 803 Advanced Nursing in Primary Health Care and NURS 804 Scholarly Inquiry for Advanced Nursing or equivalent master's level courses are prerequisites for the CAGS. NURS 640 Advanced Physical Assessment, NURS 681 Pathophysiology For Advanced Practice Nursing, & NURS 682 Clinical Pharmacology for Prescribing Advanced Practice Nursing are required for all non-nurse practitioners enrolled in the CAGS.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| NURS 671 | Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum I (110 Clinical Hours) | 1.2 |
| NURS 672 | Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum II (110 Clinical Hours) | 1.2 |
| NURS 673 | Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum III (110 Clinical Hours) | 1.2 |
| NURS 674 | Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum IV (110 Clinical Hours) | 1.2 |
| NURS 675 | Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum V (110 Clinical Hours) | 1.2 |
| Total Credits | 6 |
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