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A Convenient Path to Your FNP Certificate

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The FNP post-masters certificate program incorporates 24-32 credits, including 780 clinical hours, and prepares the practitioner through a series of theory, practice-focused clinical courses, and an intense preceptorship.

Courses are structured to prepare the clinician to provide evidence-based primary health care to clients and families throughout the lifespan while encouraging collaboration with all members of the care team.

A three-semester option: Prospective students who already hold certification as a nurse practitioner may be eligible for a three-semester schedule that incorporates 780 clinical hours and their associated 24 course credits. To qualify, students must be NP-certified in one of the following areas:

• Pediatric NP
• Mental Health NP
• Acute Care NP
• Adult Gerontology NP

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Admissions Requirements

Students who are seeking the post-masters FNP certificate must:

• Have a graduate degree in nursing from CCNE, ACEN, or CNEA accredited nursing program
• Meet the standards for admission into the USM MSN-FNP program, including: 
  • Verification of current unrestricted RN license in the state of Kansas and the state of intended clinical practicum
  • Earned minimum 3.0 GPA in undergraduate nursing study
  • Provide professional or academic letters of recommendation
  • Provide official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate schools
  • Provide a current CV
  • Complete a writing assignment answering the following questions. Maximum 300-word count for each question.
    • Tell us something you are proud of in your academic or professional life.
    • Tell us about a clinical, procedural, or quality issue that required you to research guidelines or articles in nursing literature.
    • Give an example of how you demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion at work or in the community.
  • Have at least one year of clinical experience as a registered nurse
• Students seeking to move directly into the clinical coursework listed above must have already completed the equivalent Specialty FNP Core curriculum.

 

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Cost & Aid

The 花椒直播 Master of Science in Nursing-FNP program is competitively priced. Financial aid packages are designed to help you easily manage your education expenses, based on need determined by the .

For the current academic year, the MSN-FNP tuition is $775 a credit hour. Some additional fees may apply depending on your term/course load.

*Note: Year to year, cost per credit hour subject to change.