Post–Master's Certificate (Primary Health/Nurse Practitioner Certificate)

Overview

This program is designed for Registered Nurses holding a Master's Degree in Nursing. Upon successful completion of the course requirements listed below, a Post–Master's Primary Health/Nurse Practitioner Certificate will be awarded. Individuals will then be eligible to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners adult or family nurse practitioner certification examination.

Applying

Admission to the post–master's certificate program is competitive and contingent upon numerous factors including space availability. Application for admission to the certificate program requires submission of the following:

• Completed application form (pdf)
• $50 non–refundable application fee
• Copy of current Vermont RN license
• Official graduate transcript

The above materials should be sent to:

Department of Nursing, Attention: Graduate Program Secretary
Rowell Building, Room 216
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT 05405

Curriculum

Course Requirements for Completion of the Post–Master's Primary Health Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

• GRNU 305 – Pathophysiology (3 credits)
• GRNU 306 – Pharmacotherapeutics I (3 credits)
• GRNU 307 – Pharmacotherapeutics II (2 credits)
• GRNU 308 – Family Theory Perspectives for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)
• GRNU 333 – Advanced Health Assessment (3 credits)
• GRNU 350 – Theory & Practicum of the Primary Care of Children (5 credits)
• GRNU 351 – Assessment & Health Maintenance of Adults (1.5 credit)
• GRNU 352 – Theory & Practicum of the Primary Care of Women (3 credits)
• GRNU 354 – Theory & Practicum of the Primary Care of Families I (5 credits)
• GRNU 355 – Theory & Practicum of the Primary Care of Families II (8 credits)

TOTAL: 36.5 credits

Course Requirements for Completion of the Post–Master's Primary Health Adult Nurse Practitioner Certificate

• GRNU 305 – Pathophysiology – 3 credits
• GRNU 306 – Pharmacotherapeutics I – 3 credits
• GRNU 307 – Pharmacotherapeutics II – 2 credits
• GRNU 333 – Advanced Health Assessment – 3 credits
• GRNU 351 – Assessment & Health Maintenance of Adults: Practicum – 1.5 credits
• GRNU 357 – Practice Considerations in the Care of Older Adults – 3 credits
• GRNU 353 – Theory & Practicum of the Primary Care of Women – 2.5 credits
• GRNU 354 – Theory & Practicum of the Primary Care of Families I – 5 credits
• GRNU 356 – Theory & Practicum of the Primary Care of Families II – 6 credits
• GRNU 358 – Practicum of Primary Care of Adults – 2 credits

TOTAL: 31 credits