Post-Master's Nursing Certificates
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Nursing Certificate Details
Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Family Nurse Practitioner/Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Prepare for the FNP & ENP Certification Exams & Licensures
Become a practicing Family Nurse Practitioner and an Emergency Nurse Practitioner. After graduating from our dual certificate program, you are eligible to take the national certification exams for the Family Nurse Practitioner and Emergency Nurse Practitioner. After this, you will be able to apply for licensure in advanced practice nursing as both a family nurse practitioner and an emergency nurse practitioner.
Designed for Practicing RNs with an MSN
Our program is specifically designed for practicing nurses with a master’s degree in nursing (or higher). Keep caring for your patients and living in your place of choice while you earn your next credentials. Our limited-residency program is designed for you, the busy nurse, who is ready to make an even greater impact on patients in family care and emergency settings.
Help Address the National Shortage in Emergency Departments
There’s a shortage of primary care and emergency department providers across the nation. FNP/ENPs can meet the shortage with their unique abilities, education, and qualifications to offer primary and emergency care across the lifespan.
5 Onsite Visits
During the duration of the FNPC/ENPC program, you have 7 weeks of onsite instruction (divided across the five semesters of the program) at our campus in Provo, Utah. During the onsite visits you will focus on the following: acquiring intensive skills; learning high-risk skills in high-fidelity simulation settings; and, gaining in-person, hands-on primary and emergency care skills in a university setting.
Family Nurse Practitioner / Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
The Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate (FNPC) Program/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program (PMHNPC) (Post-Master’s) was developed for registered nurses with a master’s (or higher) degree in nursing or a health-related specialty who wish to expand their nursing practice to the role as an FNP/PMHNP. The FNPC/PMHNPC program develops clinicians who can manage care and participate in system change through identification of best practice in the care of the family as well as clinicians who can manage care and participate in system change through identification of best practice in primary care and psychiatric settings across the lifespan. Graduates of this program will increase their contribution to healthcare through the knowledge and skills developed in this program.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Curriculum
Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Code
Course
Credits
ENP 712ENP Practicum I (Clinical)2
ENP 713ENP Focus I (Didactic)3
ENP 722ENP Practicum II (Clinical)2
ENP 723ENP Focus II (Didactic)3
ENP 732ENP Practicum III (Clinical)3
This course is the clinical companion to ENP 733 (Didactic). This clinical practicum will focus on caring for individuals across the lifespan with renal, genitourinary, reproductive, endocrine, neurologic, and head, eye, ear, nose, and throat system presentation in ambulatory, urgent, and emergent settings. In clinical settings, students will apply knowledge of advanced health assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, and non-pharmacotherapeutics while considering differential diagnoses. Treatment plans will include genetic, age, gender, and cultural influences, laboratory findings, diagnostic studies, and procedures. Students will demonstrate the ability to collaborate and communicate with patients and the healthcare team, and professionalism in the role of an emergency nurse practitioner. (180 clinical clock hours)
ENP 733ENP Focus III (Didactic)2
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Nurse Practitioner Core Courses (4 courses, 13 credits required)
Code
Course
Credits
NUR 635Advanced Pharmacology3
NUR 654Advanced Health Assessment3
NUR 656Advanced Pathophysiology3
NUR 740Roles, Leadership, & Ethics3
Family Nurse Practitioner Courses (6 courses, 18 credits/540 clinical clock hours required)
Code
Course
Credits
FNP 710FNP Practicum I: Primary Care & Prevention (Clinical)3
FNP 711FNP Focus I: Primary Care & Prevention (Didactic)3
FNP 720FNP Practicum II: Adult & Geriatrics (Clinical)3
This course is the second of three practicum courses in the FNP Program that prepares the student for advanced nursing practice as family nurse practitioners. The three practicum courses should show patient interactions across the lifespan including pediatrics, adult, geriatrics and women’s health. Students will further their skill development in the primary care of individuals and families across the lifespan with acute and chronic conditions. Students are guided through the application processes for recognition and certification as a family nurse practitioner. (180 clinical clock hours)
FNP 721FNP Focus II: Adult & Geriatrics (Didactic)3
FNP 730FNP Practicum III: Women & Children (Clinical)3
FNP 731FNP Focus III: Women & Children (Didactic)3
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate / Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Nurse Practitioner Core Courses (4 courses, 13 credits required)
Code
Course
Credits
NUR 635Advanced Pharmacology3
NUR 654Advanced Health Assessment3
NUR 656Advanced Pathophysiology3
NUR 740Roles, Leadership, & Ethics3
Family Nurse Practitioner Courses (6 courses, 18 credits/540 clinical clock hours required)
Code
Course
Credits
FNP 710FNP Practicum I: Primary Care & Prevention (Clinical)3
FNP 711FNP Focus I: Primary Care & Prevention (Didactic)3
FNP 720FNP Practicum II: Adult & Geriatrics (Clinical)3
This course is the second of three practicum courses in the FNP Program that prepares the student for advanced nursing practice as family nurse practitioners. The three practicum courses should show patient interactions across the lifespan including pediatrics, adult, geriatrics and women’s health. Students will further their skill development in the primary care of individuals and families across the lifespan with acute and chronic conditions. Students are guided through the application processes for recognition and certification as a family nurse practitioner. (180 clinical clock hours)
FNP 721FNP Focus II: Adult & Geriatrics (Didactic)3
FNP 730FNP Practicum III: Women & Children (Clinical)3
FNP 731FNP Focus III: Women & Children (Didactic)3
Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Courses (6 courses, 16 credits/420 clinical clock hours required)
Code
Course
Credits
ENP 712ENP Practicum I (Clinical)2
ENP 713ENP Focus I (Didactic)3
ENP 722ENP Practicum II (Clinical)2
ENP 723ENP Focus II (Didactic)3
ENP 732ENP Practicum III (Clinical)3
ENP 733ENP Focus III (Didactic)2
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Nurse Practitioner Core Courses (4 courses, 13 credits required)
Code
Course
Credits
NUR 635Advanced Pharmacology3
NUR 654Advanced Health Assessment3
NUR 656Advanced Pathophysiology3
NUR 740Roles, Leadership, & Ethics3
Family Nurse Practitioner Courses (6 courses, 18 credits/540 clinical clock hours required)
Code
Course
Credits
FNP 710FNP Practicum I: Primary Care & Prevention (Clinical)3
FNP 711FNP Focus I: Primary Care & Prevention (Didactic)3
FNP 720FNP Practicum II: Adult & Geriatrics (Clinical)3
This course is the second of three practicum courses in the FNP Program that prepares the student for advanced nursing practice as family nurse practitioners. The three practicum courses should show patient interactions across the lifespan including pediatrics, adult, geriatrics and women’s health. Students will further their skill development in the primary care of individuals and families across the lifespan with acute and chronic conditions. Students are guided through the application processes for recognition and certification as a family nurse practitioner. (180 clinical clock hours)
FNP 721FNP Focus II: Adult & Geriatrics (Didactic)3
FNP 730FNP Practicum III: Women & Children (Clinical)3
FNP 731FNP Focus III: Women & Children (Didactic)3
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Courses (9 courses, 27 credits/540 clinical clock hours required)
Code
Course
Credits
PMH 650Assessment & Diagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders Across the Lifespan3
PMH 660Psychotherapy Across the Lifespan3
This course explores the theoretical foundations of psychotherapy and strategies to implement evidence-based therapeutic modalities in advanced mental health nursing practice. Learning focuses on a variety of psychotherapeutic modalities including and covers the lifespan.
PMH 682Psychopharmacology3
In this course, students focus on prescribing and monitoring psychopharmaceutical and alternative therapeutic agents in conditions commonly encountered by the psychiatric/mental health advanced practice nurse. This course focuses on advanced concepts in neuroscience, pharmacogenomics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics in the integration of evidence-based prescribing, as well as ethical and legal aspects of pharmacotherapeutics.
PMH 708PMHNP Practicum I: Adults & Older Adults (Clinical)3
PMH 709PMHNP Focus I: Adults & Older Adults (Didactic)3
PMH 718PMHNP Practicum II: Children, Adolescents, & Families (Clinical)3
PMH 719PMHNP Focus II: Children, Adolescents, & Families (Didactic)3
PMH 728PMHNP Practicum III: Setting & Population Based Care (Clinical)3
PMH 729PMHNP Focus III: Setting & Population Based Care3
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Nurse Practitioner Core Courses (4 courses, 13 credits required)
Code
Course
Credits
NUR 635Advanced Pharmacology3
NUR 654Advanced Health Assessment3
NUR 656Advanced Pathophysiology3
NUR 740Roles, Leadership, & Ethics3
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Courses (9 courses, 27 credits/540 clinical clock hours required)
Code
Course
Credits
PMH 650Assessment & Diagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders Across the Lifespan3
PMH 660Psychotherapy Across the Lifespan3
This course explores the theoretical foundations of psychotherapy and strategies to implement evidence-based therapeutic modalities in advanced mental health nursing practice. Learning focuses on a variety of psychotherapeutic modalities including and covers the lifespan.
PMH 682Psychopharmacology3
In this course, students focus on prescribing and monitoring psychopharmaceutical and alternative therapeutic agents in conditions commonly encountered by the psychiatric/mental health advanced practice nurse. This course focuses on advanced concepts in neuroscience, pharmacogenomics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics in the integration of evidence-based prescribing, as well as ethical and legal aspects of pharmacotherapeutics.
PMH 708PMHNP Practicum I: Adults & Older Adults (Clinical)3
PMH 709PMHNP Focus I: Adults & Older Adults (Didactic)3
PMH 718PMHNP Practicum II: Children, Adolescents, & Families (Clinical)3
PMH 719PMHNP Focus II: Children, Adolescents, & Families (Didactic)3
PMH 728PMHNP Practicum III: Setting & Population Based Care (Clinical)3
PMH 729PMHNP Focus III: Setting & Population Based Care3
Semester Dates
Summer 2024
Type
Date
Fall 2024
Type
Date
7-8-2024
Winter 2025
Type
Date
Admission Requirements
Hold a master’s (or higher) degree in nursing from an accredited institution (or foreign equivalent)
Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Have at least one year of clinical experience is preferred
Hold a current unencumbered RN license in his/her state of residence
Submit a resume/CV
Submit 2 letters of recommendation
How to Apply
Submit the following:
1. Online Application
- The statement of professional goals, on the application, should include current intellectual and professional interests and personal motivations as to why the student is applying to the degree program
- Resume/CV. Including detailed employment history, career history, extracurricular activities, etc.
- Two letters of recommendation
- The recommendations are ideally from a former or current supervisor or professional colleague who is able to comment on your ability to apply evidence in practice
- Official transcripts from each prior undergraduate and graduate institution from which a degree was earned
- Copy of current United States healthcare license or certification in the appropriate area of practice
- Non-refundable application fee
Faculty
Janet Noles
Nursing Chair
Kristina Davis
ENPC Program Director
Admissions Disclosures:
1. Admission is limited and selective. All completed applications will be considered for admission. All applicants must demonstrate a previous record of successful academic achievement, clinical experience, and the motivation to pursue graduate-level education.
2. Application materials can be emailed or mailed. Official transcripts may be mailed or emailed. Official transcripts must originate from the institution’s Registrar Office. Any transcripts emailed from the applicant will be considered unofficial.
3. Full Disclosure Requirement: Incomplete or falsified admission information constitutes grounds for a refusal to admit or immediate dismissal, loss of credit, and forfeiture of all tuition and fees paid.
4. Confidentiality: Admissions materials received by the University are kept in strict confidence. Once the application materials are received, these materials are the property of the University and will not be returned to the applicant. All applicant materials are kept for one year following receipt if the applicant does not enroll.
Tuition & Fees
Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENPC) Certificate
University Resource Fee
$39 per credit (Up to 15 credits per semester)
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNPC) Certificate
University Resource Fee
$39 per credit (Up to 15 credits per semester)
Family Nurse Practitioner/Emergency Nurse Practitioner (FNPC/ENPC) Certificate
University Resource Fee
$39 per credit (Up to 15 credits per semester)
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate (FNPC/PMHNPC)
University Resource Fee
$39 per credit (Up to 15 credits per semester)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate (PMHNPC)
University Resource Fee
$39 per credit (Up to 15 credits per semester)
Cost of Attendance
FAQ
Why do I have to be an FNP to become an ENP?
I already am an FNP; am I eligible?
Do I need to find my own preceptors for the programs?
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