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Family Nurse Practitioner

Post Master's Certificate

Delivery:
Internet

On-Campus Requirements:
None

Access:
Open to all (in-state, out-of-state, and international) who meet program requirements

Program Brochure

The Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate is designed for the registered nurse who already holds a master degree in nursing -- and now wishes to add Family Nurse Practitioner Certification.

This online program consists of 22-33 credit hours, depending on prior coursework completed in the individual's master degree program.

Courses are delivered via the Internet. All courses are developed and taught by faculty of the College of Nursing, Indiana State University. No on-campus visits are required. The program can be completed in 16 months (from August until December of the following year).

Upon successful completion of program requirements, a certificate is awarded and students are eligible to apply for American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) certification.

Indiana State University's Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

Program Requirements
Program requirements vary, depending on prior coursework completed in the individual's master degree program.

For a list of required courses, visit the following links:

Family Nurse Practitioner (22-27 credit hours minimum):
For those with a prior nursing master degree that did include a nurse practitioner focus

Family Nurse Practitioner (33 credit hour minimum):
For those with a prior nursing master degree that did not include a nurse practitioner focus

Course Delivery
All nursing courses are offered via the Internet. Clinical courses may be arranged in your community. On-campus visits are not required. This on-line program includes lectures delivered via video and audio. High-speed Internet connection is required (as well as a headset and microphone, and web camera). For details, see Computer Requirements.

Admission Requirements

A master degree in nursing from a college or university accredited by the National League for Nursing (or equivalent accreditation association) with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
A current Indiana R.N. license or equivalent in the geographical location where the student will be doing his / her preceptorship or clinical practicum;
Three letters of reference, including at least one academic and one professional reference;
A personal statement of professional goals;
The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is not required.

Getting Started
Subsequent to reviewing Admission Requirements (above), please complete the following steps. For assistance, contact the Office of Distance Support Services at 1-888-237-8080 or studentservices@indstate.edu

Step 1: Admission

Submit to the School of Graduate Studies a fully completed Non-Degree Admission Application Form (below) with a non-refundable admission application fee of $35.00 payable by credit card, money order, or check payable to Indiana State University.

Submit to School of Graduate Studies official transcripts from a regionally accredited institution.

Non-Degree Admission:

Online Application |

Mail-In Application

Once admitted, you will receive a Sycamore login and password (via regular postal service) for the MyISU Portal. The Portal offers you access to online registration, your University records, and other important University services, including e-mail, and University announcements. Log-on instructions are located on the Portal site at http://myisu.indstate.edu

Step 2: Registration

Once admitted, you will be contacted by an academic advisor who will provide information and assistance with registration.

Courses are listed in the Class Schedule.

Step 3: Starting Your Course

To access your online courses, log on to the MyISU Portal at http://myisu.indstate.edu and click the My Courses tab. Typically, courses are not accessible until the first day.

Textbooks may be purchased (on-line or via telephone) through:

ISU Bookstore
http://indiana-state.bkstore.com

Contact

Esther Acree, Interim Dean
College of Nursing
1-888-293-4842
rthompson10@isugw.indstate.edu

The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.

Last updated: October 29, 2008

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