Brooks College of Health FNP
Certificate Program
Admission Requirements
Application Deadline
How to Apply
Program Curriculum
Frequently Asked Questions
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
- Master’s degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the Master’s 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)
- Successful completion of a health assessment course within the past 10 years
- Malpractice insurance (photocopy of policy front page, which includes dates and amount of coverage)
- Letter of Intent to enroll (standard business letter format; briefly addressing goals sough with program)
- Clinical references and interview may be required
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.
How to apply
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.
Curriculum
| First Semester (Fall) |
|
| NGR 5001C |
Health Assessment and Diagnosis |
3 |
| NGR 5192 |
Pharmacotheraputics |
3 |
| NGR 5141 |
Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
| Second Semester (Spring) |
|
| NGR 5601C |
Advanced Nursing Practice I |
3 |
| Third Semester (Summer) |
|
| NGR 6602C |
Advanced Nursing Practice II |
3 |
| Fourth Semester (Fall) |
|
| NGR 6603C |
Advanced Nursing Practice III |
6 |
| Fifth Semester (Spring) |
|
| NGR 6941C |
Primary Care Practicum |
4 |
| NGR 6740 |
Advanced Practice Role |
3 |
| |
Credit Hour Total |
28 |
UNF Graduate Catalog
UNF Course Schedules
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the School of Nursing
| Type of Information |
Contact/Position |
Email |
Phone |
Nursing Admissions Coordinator |
Ms. Beth Dibble, |
bdibble@unf.edu |
904.620.2418 |
Graduate Nursing Director |
Dr. John McDonough
|
jmcdonou@unf.edu |
904.620.2684 |
| Director, School of Nursing |
Dr. Lillia Loriz |
lloriz@unf.edu |
904.620.2684 |
School of Nursing
Brooks College of
Health
|
