Reno,
NV,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Advanced Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner in Reno United States | University of Nevada, Reno
University of Nevada, Reno
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Reno United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,142
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Family Nurse Practitioners emphasize wellness and preventive care for patients while delivering primary healthcare services to individuals, families, and populations. The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program equips graduates to pursue national certification and practice independently or collaboratively within nursing regulations.
After earning the Family Nurse Practitioner certificate, graduates can:
Integrate theoretical foundations, scientific research, and modern clinical expertise to evaluate and address health conditions. Employ critical thinking and foster professional partnerships to deliver exceptional patient care.
Deliver tailored, high-quality healthcare to adults and seniors in hospital and intensive care environments by incorporating wellness strategies, preventive measures, and treatment protocols.
Educate patients and customize treatment approaches through mentoring, demonstration, and patient advocacy.
Implement research-based practices that enhance care standards and patient results by managing clinical services within comprehensive healthcare systems.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet both the University's Graduate School requirements and the Orvis School of Nursing MSN requirements. Applicants should begin by completing an application to the University's Graduate School.
There are two entry plans for the certificate:
one for those who have completed a MSN, and
one for those who are licensed and nationally certified APRNs (NP, CNS, CNM, CRNA).
PREREQUISITES FOR ADMISSION TO THE ORVIS SCHOOL OF NURSING MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM:
Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a CCNE- or NLN-accredited academic institution with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Current unrestricted licensure as an RN in Nevada.
TOEFL: 550 (paper) or 79 (internet)
IELTS: 6.5 (academic version)
There are two entry plans for the certificate:
one for those who have completed a MSN, and
one for those who are licensed and nationally certified APRNs (NP, CNS, CNM, CRNA).
PREREQUISITES FOR ADMISSION TO THE ORVIS SCHOOL OF NURSING MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM:
Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a CCNE- or NLN-accredited academic institution with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Current unrestricted licensure as an RN in Nevada.
TOEFL: 550 (paper) or 79 (internet)
IELTS: 6.5 (academic version)
Tuition
USD
18,142