Charlotte,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Across the Lifespan in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Charlotte United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,319
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Family Nurse Practitioner Across the Lifespan specialization equips nurses with skills to deliver primary care in family practice environments. FNPs deliver healthcare services to patients of all ages, emphasize wellness and preventive care, address future healthcare needs, and take leadership roles in ensuring high-quality care. After completing the program, graduates become eligible to take certification exams from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) to become Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioners. Graduates of this program are qualified to serve as primary care providers in various settings including (a) Primary Care Facilities, (b) Community Health Centers, (c) Public Health Agencies, and (d) Both Rural and Urban Healthcare Environments.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A master's degree in nursing from a college or university accredited by an accepted accrediting body
Unencumbered North Carolina License as a Registered Nurse
Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the MSN degree
Statement of Purpose explaining the applicant's career goal and preparation in relation to primary care and family practice, and qualities making them a strong applicant (See School of Nursing website for required elements of the Purpose Statement). (Note: Statement of Purpose should not exceed two double-spaced typed pages.)
References should be from professional colleagues and should speak to clinical knowledge and expertise and one's ability to function as a member of the healthcare team. At least one reference from a supervisory person is preferred.
Applicants who meet admission requirements will be eligible to be invited for an interview with the nurse practitioner sub-committee.
Graduate Health Assessment course equivalent within the last 5 years
Graduate Pharmacology course equivalent within the last 5 years
Graduate Pathophysiology within the last 5 years
A minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based TOEFL or a minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required.
Unencumbered North Carolina License as a Registered Nurse
Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the MSN degree
Statement of Purpose explaining the applicant's career goal and preparation in relation to primary care and family practice, and qualities making them a strong applicant (See School of Nursing website for required elements of the Purpose Statement). (Note: Statement of Purpose should not exceed two double-spaced typed pages.)
References should be from professional colleagues and should speak to clinical knowledge and expertise and one's ability to function as a member of the healthcare team. At least one reference from a supervisory person is preferred.
Applicants who meet admission requirements will be eligible to be invited for an interview with the nurse practitioner sub-committee.
Graduate Health Assessment course equivalent within the last 5 years
Graduate Pharmacology course equivalent within the last 5 years
Graduate Pathophysiology within the last 5 years
A minimum score of 83 on the Internet-based TOEFL or a minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required.
Tuition
USD
24,319