Advanced Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner

Plan Description

Individuals who already have a master’s degree in nursing, and meet the admission qualifications will be allowed to take courses as a non-degree student. No degree will be awarded, but a certificate documenting completion of the course work will be provided and transcripts showing completion of the courses will be available. Each individual applicant will be evaluated to determine the courses required in order to complete the specific certificate program. Additional courses beyond the minimum courses needed for the certificate program may be required if the applicant’s earned MS in nursing lack courses required by the UNLV School of Nursing.

Learning Outcomes

www.unlv.edu/degree/post-ms-family-nurse-practitioner

Plan Admission Requirements

Students must apply and submit all admission materials via the ApplyYourself system available through the Graduate College. The following items are required:

1. Transcripts of all course work for both baccalaureate and masters degrees must be sent to the School of Nursing and Graduate College. Additionally, if unofficial transcripts are available to the student, please upload to the Apply Yourself application. Nursing course work must have been completed at a nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
2. Two letters of recommendation from either instructors or employers that speak to the applicant’s potential to complete the Post-Master’s FNP Certificate Program.
3. Statement of 300 words describing the students’ professional goals and reason for seeking a nurse practitioner certificate.
4. Current resume or vita.
5. Current valid RN license in state of residence.

If admitted, submit a photo of self and current evidence of the following to the School of Nursing:

1. Health insurance.
2. Nurse practitioner student malpractice insurance.
3. Immunization record of vaccinations against Hepatitis B, Varicella, MMR, Tetanus Diphtheria or Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis booster (TD/Tdap) and a 2 step TB screen.
4. CPR certification.
5. Health and physical clearance completed by a licensed healthcare provider.
6. A drug screen and background check (completed after admission to the program).

All domestic and international applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.

Plan Requirements

Total Credits Required: 36

Course Requirements  

Required Courses – Credits: 36

NURS 703 - Advanced Physical Assessment 

NURS 704 - Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice 

NURS 714 - Family Theory and Assessment in Primary Care: 

NURS 730 - Pharmacology in Primary Care 

NURS 749 - Primary Care of the Family I 

NURS 752 - Role of the Nurse Practitioner 

NURS 759 - Primary Care of the Family II 

NURS 769 - Primary Care of the Family III 

Certificate Requirements 

Completion of a minimum of 36 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 3.00.

Plan Certificate Completion Requirements

The student must submit all required forms to the Graduate College and then apply for graduation in MyUNLV by the appropriate deadline.