Edinburg,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Post Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate in Edinburg United States | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Edinburg United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,050
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) post-master's certificate program consists of three specialized courses totaling 15 credit hours, designed exclusively for FNP students. These courses provide the essential curriculum and clinical training required to fulfill national educational criteria for advanced practice nursing at the graduate level, aligning with established FNP role competencies and population-focused standards. The program includes the following graduate-level courses: NURS 6347 (45 clinical hours), NURS 6612 (224 clinical hours), and NURS 6613 Family Nurse Practitioner II (336 clinical hours).
Total Credits: 15
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be admitted to the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner graduate certificate, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:
A Master's or doctoral degree in nursing from a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited program in nursing. .
An Advanced Health Assessment course equivalent to UTRGV SON NURS 6305 within the last 3 years*
An Advanced Pharmacology course equivalent to UTRGV SON NURS 6306 within the last 3 years*
An Advanced Pathophysiology course equivalent to UTRGV SON NURS 6304 within the last 3 years*
A current unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Texas and in good standing.
A grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
An official transcript form all colleges and universities attended.
Three (3) letters of professional recommendations.
A written statement of purpose (letter of intent).
A current resume/curriculum vitae.
A cleared criminal background check.
Evidence of current immunizations required by the Texas Department of Health for students in health-related academic programs
IELTS 6.5
TOFEL ibt 79
TOFEL pbt 550
A Master's or doctoral degree in nursing from a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited program in nursing. .
An Advanced Health Assessment course equivalent to UTRGV SON NURS 6305 within the last 3 years*
An Advanced Pharmacology course equivalent to UTRGV SON NURS 6306 within the last 3 years*
An Advanced Pathophysiology course equivalent to UTRGV SON NURS 6304 within the last 3 years*
A current unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Texas and in good standing.
A grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
An official transcript form all colleges and universities attended.
Three (3) letters of professional recommendations.
A written statement of purpose (letter of intent).
A current resume/curriculum vitae.
A cleared criminal background check.
Evidence of current immunizations required by the Texas Department of Health for students in health-related academic programs
IELTS 6.5
TOFEL ibt 79
TOFEL pbt 550
Tuition
USD
16,050