Brooks College of Health FNP Certificate Program

Admission Requirements
Important Dates
How to Apply
Program Curriculum
Academic and Additional Information
Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
Estimated Cost of Attendance (pdf)
Contact Information

This certificate program is for individuals who currently have a Master’s in Nursing and want to obtain a certificate which will allow them to sit for the National Certification Examination as a Family Nurse Practitioner in order to practice in that capacity.  In addition, individuals who are nationally certified as ANP, PNP, GNP, CNM and WHNP may apply for this certificate program. Past education and current advanced practice experience will be considered in determining program requirements.

Admission Requirements

• Masters degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program
• Minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the MSN degree program
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida (copy of actual RN license)
• Two years employment as a registered nurse in a clinical setting within the last 4 years (resume 1-2 pages in length
  that includes professional work experience with a brief explanation of each position’s responsibilities)
• Written statement of academic and professional goals (typewritten in no smaller than 12pt font or equivalent with 1” margins (all sides), not to exceed 3 pages)
• Successful completion of a health assessment course within the past 10 years
• Clinical references and interview may be requested, but are not necessary unless specified by the program
  

Application Deadline
The annual FNP Certificate application deadline is June 1st for fall (August) admission.  This is the deadline by which to submit all application materials to the UNF Graduate School.

     1. UNF Graduate Application for Admission

         Online
         Paper 

     2. Graduate Student Update Form (for returning applicants/students)

All applicants are responsible for ensuring that applications, necessary application fees, transcripts, and supplemental materials are submitted directly to the UNF Graduate School at 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224.  Receipt of materials may be verified with the Graduate School at 904.620.1360.  All materials must be received by the application deadline for consideration.  Do not submit materials to the School of Nursing unless requested to do so please.

Note that effective immediately for applications to any nursing program. A valid, current email address must be provided when completing the application form.  Current UNF students will only be contacted at their school email accounts.  Transfers will be contacted at the email address provided on the application since UNF email accounts are not generated until admission is granted.  For written applications please use clear, large print to avoid errors. We will contact applicants regarding missing application items at the email address on file.  Official decision letters will go via US Postal Service.

Curriculum

Academic & Additional Resources

UNF Graduate School

UNF Graduate Catalog

UNF Course Schedules

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the School of Nursing   904.620.2684

School of Nursing
Brooks College of Health