The University of Toledo

Family Nurse Practitioner/Graduate Certificate

ATTENTION GRADUATE NURSING APPLICANTS: Graduate application materials are submitted through the Nursing Centralized Application Service(NursingCAS) https://portal.nursingcas.org. A supplemental application is also required and can be found at http://apply.utoledo.edu. Program admission cycle information posted at http://www.utoledo.edu/nursing/grad_checklist.html.

The Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate (FNP-C) program is offered to individuals who have completed a master's degree in nursing and who desire to obtain specialized knowledge to seek certification as an FNP. Graduates of the program will be qualified to take national FNP certification examinations.

The program is offered in a four-semester, part-time option. The curriculum is designed to prepare professional nurses for the FNP role in primary nursing care. The curriculum includes a minimum of 600 contact hours for clinical practice and laboratory experiences.

Prerequisites

Fall Semester
Course #	Course Title	Credit
NURS5680	Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology*	3
NURS5740	Advanced Health Assessment (4 lab hours/week)*	4

Curriculum

 

Spring Semester
Course #	Course Title	Credit
NURS5690	Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics	3
NURS6210	FNP I: Adolescents and Adults (12 clinical hours/week)	7
Fall Semester
NURS6220	FNP II: Women and Children (12 clinical hours/week)	7
Spring Semester
NURS6230	FNP III: Adults and Older Adults (18 clinical hours/week)	8
Total Semester Credits  25
*If the course was completed greater than 5 years prior to matriculation, the course must be completed.

Admission Requirements -

1. Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college/university.  Degree in nursing from a school that is accredited by a nationally recognized body for nursing education accreditation.
2. Submission of official transcripts from all academic institutions attended.
3. Active, unrestricted, unencumbered Ohio RN License.
4. Computer competency that includes word processing skills and ability to communicate electronically.
5. Personal statement describing career goals, future plans for employment and expectations for graduate study.
6. Current resume or CV, listing current Ohio RN license number.
7. Two College of Nursing recommendation forms from professional sources (Master in Nursing preferred).
8. The Graduate Record Exams (General Subject GRE) and TOEFL* or IELTS* are required for international applicants.
   *Minimum required test scores: http://www.utoledo.edu/graduate/prospectivestudents/admission/guidelines.html
9. Interview if requested.
10. Admission is competitive.
11. Students are required to authorize The University of Toledo to obtain criminal record checks (BCII & FBI) & are responsible for fingerprinting expenses. Students must declare and document misdemeanor and/or felony offenses that occur prior to admission to the nursing program and/or during program progression. In compliance with Ohio Revised Code 4723-7 convictions will result in denial of admission to the program or dismissal after matriculation.

View the Graduate Nursing Program Application Process and Checklist

Recommendation Form (PDF)