Post Masters Certificate

MSN > Post Masters Family Nurse Practitioner Track

As the profession of nursing continues to expand its role in the area of advanced practice nursing, Union University offers a Post-Master’s graduate nursing education curriculum for professional nurses to gain an academic preparation as a Family Nurse Practitioner. The focus of the academic preparation is to serve the community in the areas of adult, pediatric, and women’s health Deadline for applying for the educational opportunity is March 1 of each year.

Contact Information

Admissions:
nursingadmissions@uu.edu, 731-661-6545
Enrolled Students:
Jo Anna Tacker, jtacker@uu.edu, 901-312-1949

Curriculum Model

Demonstrate evidence in earned MSN degree or complete the following MSN courses:
NUR 511	Nursing Informatics/Statistics for the Health Sciences	3
NUR 526	Advanced Theoretical & Ethical Concepts in Nursing	2
NUR 533	Advanced Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice	3
NUR 542	Advanced Health Promotion and Intercultural Concepts in Nursing	2
NUR 641	Advanced Health Care Policy and Economic Concepts in Nursing	2
Family Nurse Practitioner specialty courses:
Fall
BIO 500	Advanced Pathophysiology	2
NUR 544	Advanced Health Assessment	3
NUR 555	Advanced Practice Role Development	2
Spring
NUR 622	Advanced Pharmacology	3
NUR 616	Primary Care of the Family: Pediatric and Women's Health	5
Summer
NUR 600	Primary Care Provider Procedures	2
NUR 546	Primary Care of Family: Health Promotion	5
Fall
NUR 558	Transitions to Advanced Practice Nursing	2
NUR 646	Primary Care of Family: Acute/Chronic Management	5
NUR 650	Specialty Focus Practicum	2
NUR 696/697	Scholarly Project/ Thesis or select one cognate course in Administration or Education or NUR 580 Healthcare & Missions during Spring semester	3
Total Credit Hours		34
Clinical Hours		560
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2012-2013 Tuition Rates

$490 per credit hour
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Admission Criteria

Previously earned Master of Science in Nursing degree
Last 60 hours GPA 3.0
Union University School of Nursing application with application fee
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
Three letters of professional recommendation
Proof of current RN Licensure
Case Study during the interview process

Required After Admission

Clear criminal background check
Clear urine drug screen
Current Physical Examination Form & Immunization Records
Current CPR Health Care Provider Certification

Disclosure Statement Regarding Gainful Employment for Post Master's Certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner

On-time graduation: Our post master's certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner is cohort based. There is no other option for curriculum completion. Therefore; all students will graduate at the end of the four semester program, typically in December of the year following their enrollment date.

Tuition and fees: Tuition for the post-master's certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner is $460 per credit hour. The program is 34 credit hours for a total tuition cost of $15,640. Fees are approximately $200 for the program bringing the total cost of tuition and fees to approximately $15,840.

Books and supplies: The cost of books and supplies for the program is approximately $700.

Room and board: Students typically live off campus in their own homes.

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