Post-Master’s Certificate, Non-Nurse Practitioner Applicant
Program Overview
The Post-Master's Certificate in Non-Nurse Practitioner Applicant program at Florida A&M University is designed for individuals with a Master's in Nursing in a non-nurse practitioner role or APN master's graduates seeking to become AGPCNP. The curriculum includes advanced courses in pathophysiology, health promotion, pharmacology, and clinical management, tailored to the student's background and career goals. Graduates are prepared for advanced practice nursing roles in adult-gerontology primary care or women's health.
Program Outline
Outline:
Post-Master’s Certificate in Non-Nurse Practitioner Applicant Program Overview
The Post-Master's Certificate (PMC) program in Non-Nurse Practitioner Applicant at Florida A&M University is intended for individuals who hold a Master's in Nursing in a non-nurse practitioner role (such as nursing education or nursing administration) or for APN master’s graduates who wish to become AGPCNP.
Curriculum
The curriculum is tailored based on the student's background and accepted credits and may vary for Non-nurse Practitioner Applicants and APN Applicants.
Non-nurse Practitioner Applicants (Total: 37 credit hours)
Courses Waived:
- Theory Application & Advanced Role Development in Nursing
- Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice Courses to be Taken at FAMU: Advanced Pathophysiology Role APN Health Prom & Dis Prevention Health Policy and Nursing APRN Core Advanced Health Assessment Theory Advanced Health Assessment Practicum Advanced Pharmacology Population Foci: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Track (AGPCNP) 1. Clinical Mgmt Of Older Adults 2. Primary Care For Adults Across The Life Span I Primary Care For Adults Across The Life Span Practicum I 4. Primary Care For Adults Across The Life Span II 5. Primary Care For Adults Across The Life Span Practicum II 6. Special Issues Across Adult Life Span APRN Synthesis Seminar
OR
Women’s Health
(WHNP) Clinical Mgmt Of Older Adults 2. Special Issues Across Adult Life Span Primary Care For Adults Across The Life Span I 4. Primary Care For Adults Across The Life Span Practicum I 5. Advanced Women’s Health Theory Advanced Women’s Health Practicum APRN Synthesis Seminar
Entry Requirements:
Master’s degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program (ACEN, CCNE, CNEA). Current, valid, unrestricted and unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida or current RN license from the state, which the applicant is practicing. Graduate GPA of 3.0 or above in all work attempted in the master’s degree program. Identification of a qualified available clinical preceptor (s), i.e. nationally certified nurse practitioner, physician assistant and /or licensed physician currently practicing in the primary care setting. Documentation of current physical examination and tuberculosis test and/or chest x-ray. A state or military certificate of immunization status documenting immunity for measles, mumps-rubella (MMR), hepatitis B (HBV), varicella (Var) and diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis (DTaP) or tetanus and diphtheria (Td) is required. If certification of immunization is not available, a titer is required. Proficiency in use of computers and computer software programs. A statement of professional goals (please indicate your professional career goals which must include a discussion about advanced nursing practice role).
