Family Nurse Practitioner
The Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate program prepares nurses to diagnose and manage common and complex medical conditions in children and adults.
Certification & Career
Graduates are eligible to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) certification exam. Students in the program acquire clinical experiences caring for clients across the lifespan, creating a wide variety of job opportunities. Common employment settings include private practice, health departments and primary care clinics.
Required Experience
Nurses must have a minimum of one year of RN work experience prior to applying to the program.
Clinical Hours
Students spend a minimum of 504 hours of clinical time with experienced preceptors from all specialties. The preceptors work one-on-one with students, guiding them through clinical hours.
Curriculum
The plan of study for the program is individualized and depends on students' previous master's coursework. To view courses that could be requried, see the schema for the master's FNP program.
Questions
If you have specific questions about the program, contact the Office of Student Recruitment at 513-558-8400 or nursingbearcats@uc.edu.