Family Nurse Practitioner Advanced Certificate
The Family Nurse Practitioner program focuses on the development of advanced practice nurses who are clinically and culturally competent to deliver primary care across the lifespan.
Program Quick Facts
Tuition*
$470 per credit hour
Time to Completion
Part-time
Credit Hours
28-37
Start Term
Spring
Format
Synchronous online
Degree Required
Master's (advanced practice nursing)
*Estimated tuition is based on the resident rate and does not include fees.
The Family Nurse Practitioner Advanced Certificate is intended for licensed nurse practitioners in another specialty who want to add to or switch their specialty area to family nursing.
The following courses must be taken prior to admission:
- Advanced Heath Assessment
- Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing
- Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice
The following course may be taken concurrently with FNP Certificate coursework:
- Advanced Health Assessment - Children
The School of Nursing Admissions Office will evaluate all transcripts prior to enrollment.
Before you can apply, you must have:
- The equivalent of a Master of Science (MS) degree in advanced practice nursing
- Active U.S. RN and NP licenses
- Active national certification in your specialty area (ex. AGNP, WHNP, etc.)
- MS GPA of 3.0 or higher
To apply, you must submit:
- Online Application and $75 fee
- Copies of transcripts from all colleges attended; BSN and MSN must be official. All transcripts must be clear and legible. Please do not include screenshots of transcripts.
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- Personal Statement
- Three references
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NPM 553 | Primary Care of Individuals & Families Experiencing Addictions | 3 |
| NPM 569 | Neurobiological Basis of Addictions | 3 |
| NFN 559 | The Family, Theoretical Foundations and Perspectives | 3 |
| NFN 560+ | Care of the Young Family | 7 |
| NFN 561+ | Care of the Mature Family | 7 |
| NFN 564+ | Care of the Complex Family | 7 |
| NGC 610 | Family Advanced Clinical Practicum | 1 |
| NFN 611 | Clinical Practicum Seminar | 6 |
Total Credits: 28-37*
*A maximum number of 37 credit hours are required to complete the Family Nurse Practitioner Advanced Certificate. However, specific courses may be waived if the individual’s previous training specifically indicates on the academic transcripts that the required course or its equivalent has already been taken within the last 10 years. All students in this program must complete at least 28 credit hours and 750 unique clinical hours in this specialty area, all of which must be taken at the University at Buffalo.
+These courses require one day on campus each week for didactic lecture or a synchronous login for scheduled class time.
