Courses

3 Hours 

Presentation and in-depth analysis of normal physiologic and pathologic mechanisms of disease as related to the provision and management of client care at the advanced level. 

3 Hours 

Advanced pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of commonly used drug categories are analyzed in-depth with consideration to safe, high-quality, cost-effective drug therapy for client care. 

3 Hours (60 Clinical Hours)
Comprehensive health assessment of the client with advanced application and synthesis of physiologic, psychological and sociocultural concepts as applied to comprehensive health appraisal of individuals, families and community groups. 

Prerequisites: NURS 501, NURS 503 

6 Hours (180 Clinical Hours) 

Exploration and application of advanced nursing theory in the provision of a wide range of health promotion and care services for women, including reproductive health. 

Prerequisites: NURS 501, NURS 503, NURS 507 

6 Hours (180 Clinical Hours) 

Exploration and application of advanced nursing theory in the provision of a wide range of health promotion and nursing care services for children and adolescents. 

Prerequisites: NURS 501, NURS 503, NURS 507 

7 Hours (240 Clinical Hours) 

Exploration and application of advanced nursing theory in the provision of a wide range of health promotion and care services for adults, including the elderly population. 

Prerequisites: NURS 501, NURS 503, NURS 507, NURS 513

3 Hours

Synthesis course with emphasis on roles, responsibilities and relationships for advanced practice nursing, including legal, ethical and religious dimensions; analysis of current and developing health care policies and health care delivery systems.

Prerequisites: NURS 531, NURS 535

Post-masters FNP certificate students can expect to have 500-660 clinical hours in their program. Clinical hour requirements are determined following the transcript evaluation.

2 Hours

This course provides the student an opportunity to demonstrate competence and synthesis of course work in preparation for national certification.

(1) The student will complete certification preparation under the direction of faculty. (2) The student will successfully complete the departmental comprehensive exam.

APEA Review and Certification Preparation Materials

Course fee: $90