Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate

Admission Requirements:

Eligible applicants must meet University admission criteria and individual program requirements. Admissions to advanced practice nursing programs of study are competitive. For detailed program requirements, visit www.indstate.edu/apn.

Applicants to the nursing programs are considered on a competitive basis. Criteria include intellectual capacity, performance, maturity, clarity of goals, and other qualities appropriate for graduate study. An individual or group interview may be requested or required. Additional materials may be requested for examination prior to admission.

This program is designed for students who have completed a prior master of arts or master of science degree with a focus in nursing. Students must complete the following course work:

Course Work and Practica (27 credits):

• APN 600 - Graduate Writing for Healthcare Professionals 1 Credits
• APN 624 - Health Assessment and Health Promotion for Advanced Nursing Practice 4 Credits
• APN 644 - Theoretical Foundations of Family Health: Management of Chronic and Acute Health Problems 7 Credits
• APN 646 - Diagnostic Laboratory for Family Nurse Practitioners 1 Credits
• APN 647 - Advanced Diagnostics and Procedures 1 Credits
• APN 664 - Theoretical Foundation in Family Health Care 7 (3 Lecture Hours/4 Clinical Hours) Credits
• APN 670 - Family Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship 5 (Clinical Hours) Credits
• APN 675 - Role of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1 Credits

Note:

Admission to the Family Nurse Practioner Post-Master’s Certificate option requires admission to both the College of Graduate and Professional Studies as well as the Advanced Practice Nursing Department.