Family Nurse Practitioner, Post-Master’s Certificate

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The certificate option is a 36-unit course of study designed for registered nurses who hold a master's degree in nursing who wish to become family nurse practitioners. The application process for the program is through Cal State Apply.

Curriculum Plan

Family Nurse Practioner Post Master’s Certificate

Year 1: 21 Units

Fall Semester (11 Units)

NURS 501 - Health Promotion: Righting Disparities Unit(s): 4
NURS 509 - Advanced Health Assessment Unit(s): 4
NURS 549 - Health Promotion Practice in Primary Care Unit(s): 3

Spring Semester (10 Units)

NURS 540A - Pathophysiological Concepts in Primary Care I Unit(s): 3
NURS 550A - Clinical Practice in Primary Care I Unit(s): 4
NURS 552 - Pharmacology in Primary Care Unit(s): 3

Year 2: 15 Units

Fall Semester (7 Units)

NURS 540B - Pathophysiologic Concepts in Primary Care II Unit(s): 3
NURS 550B - Clinical Practice in Primary Care II Unit(s): 4

Spring Semester (8 Units)

NURS 550C - Clinical Practice in Primary Care III Unit(s): 4
NURS 562 - Advanced Practice in Primary Care Systems Unit(s): 4

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