Post-Master's FNP Certificate

Program Overview

This online Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares students for advanced roles in primary care. The curriculum covers pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, clinical reasoning, leadership, and advocacy. Graduates are equipped to provide holistic, relationship-centered care to patients across the lifespan in various healthcare settings.

Program Outline

Outline:

Course Schedule:

• Semester 1:
• N5060: Advanced Pathophysiology for Primary Care
• N5065: Advanced Pharmacology for Primary Care
• N5070: Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
• N5240: Advanced Role of the Nurse Practitioner
• Semester 2:
• N5080: Primary Care Across the Lifespan I
• N5245: Advanced Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making
• N5250: Advanced Leadership and Advocacy in Nursing
• Semester 3:
• N5085: Primary Care Across the Lifespan II
• N5255: Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
• Semester 4:
• N5090: Primary Care Across the Lifespan III
• N5260: Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum II

Individual Modules:

• N5060: Advanced Pathophysiology for Primary Care: This course will review the pathophysiology of common diseases seen in primary care settings.
• N5070: Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan: This course will focus on advanced health assessment skills across the lifespan.
• N5240: Advanced Role of the Nurse Practitioner: This course will explore the advanced role of the nurse practitioner in the healthcare system.
• N5080: Primary Care Across the Lifespan I: This course will focus on the primary care of infants, children, and adolescents.
• N5245: Advanced Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making: This course will develop advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• N5250: Advanced Leadership and Advocacy in Nursing: This course will focus on leadership and advocacy skills for nurse practitioners.
• N5085: Primary Care Across the Lifespan II: This course will focus on the primary care of adults and older adults.
• N5255: Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum I: This course will provide supervised clinical experience in primary care settings.
• N5090: Primary Care Across the Lifespan III: This course will focus on the primary care of women and their families.
• N5260: Advanced Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum II: This course will provide additional supervised clinical experience in primary care settings.

Assessment:

• N5060: 3 exams, 1 final project
• N5065: 3 exams, 1 final project
• N5070: 3 exams, 1 final project
• N5240: 3 exams, 1 final project
• N5080: 3 exams, 1 final project
• N5245: 3 exams, 1 final project
• N5250: 3 exams, 1 final project
• N5085: 3 exams, 1 final project
• N5255: 3 exams, 1 final project
• N5090: 3 exams, 1 final project
• N5260: 3 exams, 1 final project

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, case studies, simulations, and clinical experiences.
• Faculty: The faculty are experienced nurse practitioners with expertise in primary care.
• Unique Approaches: The program emphasizes a holistic, relationship-centered approach to nursing.
Students will also learn about current healthcare trends and self-care techniques.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the program can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices.
• Career Opportunities: Graduates can work as primary care providers, specializing in the care of adults, children, or families.
• Career Outcomes: The program prepares graduates for successful careers as family nurse practitioners.

Other:

• Program Flexibility: The program is offered online, allowing students to complete their coursework from anywhere in the world.
• Technology Requirements: Students will need a computer with multi-media capabilities for video, audio, live-chat, and internet access.
• Support Services: The program provides students with a variety of support services, including academic advising, career services, and mental health counseling.