Program Overview

Family Nurse Practitioner (CAGS)

Program Overview

The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S.) is designed to allow post-graduate registered nurses to become Family Nurse Practitioners (F.N.P.s) or allow a Nurse Practitioner in another practice area to obtain additional certification to work as an F.N.P. The program coordinator will conduct a gap analysis of applicants' academic transcripts to identify the courses they need to complete to obtain the relevant post-master's certificate. Once accepted, students will take the required courses according to their personal course sequence. Upon successfully completing the course sequence, students will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to take the certification exam.

Curriculum

The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Family Nurse Practitioner is a part-time program offered in a hybrid format at our Glassboro, NJ campus. Students must take at least four courses (two didactic and two clinical) at Rowan University to receive the CAGS. The program coordinator will review transcripts and previous course descriptions to determine the number of courses needed to complete the CAGS. Course requirements range from 4 courses to 44 courses depending on previous coursework completed and certifications held.

• 6 Courses / 18 Semester Hours
• Foundation Courses: No
• Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements URL: Yes
  • Minimum 750 Clinical Hours

Transfer Credit Evaluation Policy

The program coordinator will conduct a gap analysis of applicants' academic transcripts to identify the courses they need to complete to obtain the relevant post-master's certificate. Syllabi from requested transfer credits from all prior academic institutions are required. For didactic coursework, only graded courses are accepted; no P/NC grades are accepted. A "pass" or "satisfactory" would be acceptable for clinical coursework. A personal course sequence will be developed based upon the nurse practitioner practice area in which the student would like to obtain their certification.

• Up to 6 credits of course equivalents may be transferred in for didactic courses only (NURS 05551, 05552, and 05553).
• Course must reflect a grade of B or better (at least 3.000 on a 4.000 scale).
• The courses and credits must be deemed equivalent to required courses and credits in the anticipated/requested program.
• The coursework must have been completed within the past 10 years.

Admission Requirements

• Completed Application Form
• $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
• Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Master's degree (or its equivalent) in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of the number of credits earned; presented in a sealed official envelope)
• Current professional resume
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of NJ
• Individual Professional Malpractice Insurance
• Copy of all valid CPR cards
• Interview. Applicants will be contacted directly by the Faculty Admission Committee regarding the interview. The interview can be in person or via telephone.
• Two letters of recommendation
  • Letters of recommendation should be from professional administrators and include information, which attests to the applicant's ability to pursue a graduate degree.

Deadlines, Tuition & Financial Aid

• Entry Terms & Deadlines
  • Fall: July 1
  • Spring: November 1
  • Summer: April 1
• Tuition
  • Rates: We know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
• Financial Aid
  • More Info: We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.