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The certificate program is designed for nurses who currently hold an APRN certification and would like to expand their scope to provide primary healthcare to clients, families and communities. Upon completion, the students are eligible to take the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
For more information, call 706-721-3676, or visit http://www.gru.edu/nursing/pmc.php.
- Primary care settings such as health clinics, medical offices and managed care settings.
- Specialty settings such as cardiology, emergency medicine, occupational health, women’s health, psych-mental health and acute care.
- Other areas such as clinical research, education and public health.
Salary Information
Salary varies according to the location, setting and expertise of the practitioner with a starting salary approximately $70-90,000 annually.
Accreditation
This program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Graduates are prepared to meet the eligibility requirements for national board certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Technical Requirements
Computer literacy - A laptop is required upon enrollment. See minimum laptop specifications at http://www.gru.edu/nursing/laptop_requirements.php. A working knowledge of word porcessing, presentation, and data spreadsheet software is highliy recommended.
Please see the Office of Academic Admissions website for specific admissions information:
http://www.gru.edu/admissions/graduate/FNP-CERT.php
Estimated Tuition and Fees
For estimated tuition and fees, please see the Financial Information section of this catalog.
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program Curriculum
