Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner

University requirements: 

1. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent from a foreign institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all work attempted in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study.

Additional program requirements: 

1. Official transcripts from all attended institutions
2. Master's degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution with a program accredited by either the CCNE or NLNAC
3. Copy of current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Florida
   • Out-of-state applicants will be required to obtain a Florida licensure upon admission to the program.
    
4. Current resume (1-2 pages in length) indicating:
• Two (2) years employment as a registered nurse in a clinical setting within the last 4 years 
• Professional work experience with a brief explanation of each position’s responsibilities
5. Personal statement (not to exceed 3 pages)
• Typewritten in 12pt font with 1” margins (all sides)
• Includes academic and professional goals

Clinical references and interview may be requested, but are not necessary unless specified by the program.

Admission will be handled on a space-available basis. Seats are first provided to those seeking MSN admission for the Nurse Practitioner track.

Students should be aware that admission into any graduate program is granted on a competitive basis. Students meeting minimum requirements may be denied admission based on such factors as program capacity or academic discretion. Likewise, students may be considered for admission as an exception if stated admissions criteria are not met.