Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Program Overview

The program offers flexibility for working students, guaranteed clinical placements, and a focus on holistic student formation. Graduates are eligible for national certification and can work in various healthcare settings, promoting health equity and providing primary care across the lifespan.

Program Outline

Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate, APRN/FNP

Degree Overview:

Objective:

To prepare advanced practice nurses in the role of Family Nurse Practitioner who can provide clinically proficient, patient-centered care.

Description:

• Belmont University's Inman College of Nursing FNP Certificate Program offers in-person instruction with small class sizes on their campus in Nashville.
• Graduates are prepared to sit for national certification as Family Nurse Practitioners.
• The program offers flexibility to accommodate working students.
• Students are guaranteed clinical placement sites in Nashville and across Middle Tennessee.
Students can also work with their networks to arrange their own clinical experiences.
• Belmont University Inman College of Nursing is committed to whole-person formation through an integrated approach to health and wellbeing.

Key points:

• Emphasis on patient-centered care
• Preparation for national certification exam
• Flexibility for working students
• Guaranteed clinical placements
• Commitment to holistic student formation

Outline:

Program components:

• Individualized coursework based on a review of portfolio and gap analysis
• In-depth study of topics including:
• Advanced Pathophysiology
• Population Health and Epidemiology
• Advanced Pharmacology
• Health Care Education of Diverse Populations
• Leadership & Management of Organizations & Systems
• Family Nurse Practitioner Intensive Practicum

Structure:

• Designed for graduate nursing degree holders to complete coursework for national FNP certification
• Specific courses based on individual needs
• Examples of courses listed under program description

Teaching:

• In-person instruction offered on Belmont University campus in Nashville
• Small class size

Careers:

• Graduates are prepared to work as Family Nurse Practitioners in a variety of settings, including:
• Outpatient clinics
• Urgent care/emergency rooms
• Hospitals
• FNPs enjoy significant professional flexibility and marketability
• They promote optimal health, well-being, and health equity and provide primary care to individuals across the lifespan
• They diagnose and prescribe treatment, counsel patients, and collaborate with health professionals

Other:

• The program encourages student participation in inter-professional teams and local/global service and learning opportunities.
• Students can engage in nursing policy and research conferences and programs.
• Emphasis on collaboration, cultural competence, ethical decision-making, lifelong learning, and technology utilization within healthcare setting.