Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Prepare to advance into nursing leadership positions with the 100% online Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership (DNP) degree program at National University. No GRE/GMAT required. As a student, you’ll explore key topics, such as organizational leadership, economics, and finance, advocacy for healthcare policy improvement, and how to use data and technological resources for decision-making.
NU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This program aligns with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials and the competencies from the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL). To enroll, you must have an earned MSN with a 3.0 GPA and a current, active, and unencumbered license as a registered nurse (RN).
Preparation for the Certification
NSG 600 Advanced Practice Nursing – 4.50
This course explores the role of the Advanced Practice Nurse within a changing health care environment, focusing on role theory and role development related to advanced practice. Leadership skills are developed for independent practice and collaboration within multidisciplinary professional and organizational frameworks.
NSG 680 Diversity Issues in APN – 4.50
Provides a knowledge base for applying, analyzing and evaluating the culturally competent provision of patient-centered care. Diversity in the global healthcare delivery systems is addressed. Allows the graduate nursing students to explore various models and theories which guide the development of culturally competent nursing practice.
NSG 641 Advanced Pharmacology I – 4.50
First of two courses designed to meet the needs of the nurse practitioner student for advanced knowledge about pharmacological agents useful in the management of a variety of common clinical situations. It includes pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics. Ethical/legal issues will be reviewed and standardized procedures will be covered. Not designed to supersede or replace dosage and treatment protocols established within the nurse practitioner’s setting for clinical practice.
NSG 681 Advanced Physical Assessmentic Models & Data Systems – 6.00
Presents information expanding the student’s knowledge base related to current health patterns across the lifespan. Faculty will facilitate the students’ acquisition of advanced skills in collecting subjective data and performing an adult physical and mental status examination. Students interpret data acquired through assessment and results of diagnostic studies.
NSG 682 Advanced Pathophysiology – 4.50
Provides pathophysiological principles and concepts essential for performing advanced clinical assessments, differential diagnoses, and therapeutic decision-making. Describes disordered physiology and clinical consequences of common disease processes. Analyses of the biophysical rationale are used during seminar, problem-solving exercises and case studies to recognize the pathophysiologic bases of clinical findings.
Requirements for the Certification
FNP 642 Advanced Pharmacology II – 4.50
Second course of a two course series. Within each class of therapeutic drugs, the course examines clinical application, drug actions, interactions, reactions, and contraindications. The course will also include principles of prescribing and patient compliance.
FNP 683A Primary Care of Adult and Aged – 4.50
Corequisite: FNP 683C
Development of clinical decision-making skills. Focus is the delivery of comprehensive health care, including health promotion, health maintenance, and the diagnosis and treatment of common acute and chronic illnesses. Assigned readings, lectures, class discussion, and case studies are used as well as supervised practicum in multicultural practice settings. FNP 683A and FNP 683C must be taken concurrently and both completed satisfactorily to progress.
FNP 683C Care of Adult & Aged Practicum – 6.00
Corequisite: FNP 683A
Application of theoretical knowledge in supervised clinical settings in the practice of caring for the adult and aged. The role of the family nurse practitioner in health promotion and disease prevention is emphasized. Required 180 preceptored/field experience clinical hours. FNP 683A and FNP 683C must be taken concurrently. Grading is S/U only.
FNP 684A Primary Care-Women & Children – 4.50
Corequisite: FNP 684C
Focus on methods of health promotion/disease prevention, and assessment and management of common health problems in infants, toddlers, school age children, adolescents, and women from menarche through to the climacteric. FNP 684A and FNP 684C must be taken concurrently and both completed satisfactorily to progress.
FNP 684C Women and Children Practicum – 6.00
Corequisite: FNP 684A
Application of theoretical knowledge in supervised clinical settings in the practice of caring for women and children. The role of the Family Nurse Practitioner in health promotion and disease prevention is emphasized. Required 180 preceptored/field experience clinical hours. FNP 684A and FNP 684C must be taken concurrently. Grading is S/U only.
FNP 685A FNP Residency – 4.50
Corequisite: FNP 685C
Prepare students to perform the advanced practice roles of manager, clinician, educator, researcher and consultant in the provision of primary care services across the lifespan to under-served populations. FNP 685A and FNP 685C must be taken concurrently and both completed satisfactorily to progress.
FNP 685C FNP Residency Practicum – 8.00
Corequisite: FNP 685A
Concentrated residency experience in which the student will critically and accurately assess, plan intervene and evaluate nursing experiences related to the care of individuals, aggregates, and nursing systems. Required 240 preceptored/field experience clinical hours. FNP 685A and FNP 685C must be taken concurrently. Grading is S/U only.
Degree and Course Requirements
The Post-Graduate FNP Certificate Program of Study includes 53 quarter units. Refer to the General Catalog section on graduate admission requirements for specific information regarding admission and evaluation.
Students must obtain at least 600 hours at an approved practicum site with a designated approved preceptor during the practicum courses. Student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must maintain a B (84%) in all core and specialty courses.
NOTE: Additional course fees apply. Course fees can be referenced in the general information section of this catalog.
Program Learning Outcomes
Synthesize theoretical and empirical knowledge derived from the physical and behavioral sciences and humanities as a basis for professional advanced clinical nursing practice.
Devise evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention strategies at the patient, family, organizational, community, and population levels for the purpose of improving healthcare outcomes.
Utilize current technologies to deliver, enhance, and document care across multiple settings to achieve optimal outcomes.
Advocate for culturally sensitive healthcare systems and policies that meet ethical and legal standards as a means to improve outcomes and reduce disparity.
Model collaboration with interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary teams in healthcare systems delivering care to complex, multi-need patients, families, and communities.
Analyze the impact of national and global health policy on the cost, quality, and access to care in diverse patient populations.
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