FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER, FNP CERTIFICATE
The Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) 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 & NURS 804 Scholarly Inquiry for Advanced Nursing or equivalent masters 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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