Post Master’s Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner
The Post Master’s Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares advanced practice nurses to manage the care of individuals and families. The Family NP track is designed for nurses holding baccalaureate degrees who are interested in completing course requirements leading to a graduate degree in nursing. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the NP national certification examinations through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Application Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college/university or the equivalent of a US Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college/university based on a University approved foreign credential evaluation for the MSN-FNP applicants. A Master of Science degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college/university for the PMC-FNP applicants.
- An absolute cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.
- Applicants who fall below the eligibility requirements will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. In each case, additional supplemental items may be required.
- Official transcripts from all regionally accredited post-secondary schools attended.
- All applicants must have a current and unrestricted California registered nurse license.
- A minimum of one year of work experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or better prior to matriculation.
- Statistics (3 units)
- Three letters of recommendation (academic/professional) – Recommendation form is required
- Two letters of recommendation must be from a current or past nursing supervisor/ manager.
- Recommendations should address the following areas:
- A. Relationships with work (paid or voluntary) associates
- B. Work competence
- C. Communication and interpersonal skills with persons of diverse backgrounds
- D. Leadership skills or potential
- E. Values, ethical standards, responsibility and initiative
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Personal Goal Statement (2-3 pages)
- The applicant’s goals must be congruent to those of the MMDSON, the University and the applicant’s chosen specialty. A personal goal statement is required, which may be submitted online via the 麻豆社 online application system, in a .pdf or Word format. The goal statement is an opportunity for students to tell the admissions committee about their career plans upon completion of their graduate degree.
International Student Applicants
We do not require a separate application or additional fee, and you should be prepared to meet all of the admissions requirements as outlined above.
Application Requirements for all applicants submitting coursework outside of the USA:
- Official Test of English as a Foreign Language () scores must be submitted prior to any offer of acceptance
- All international applicants whose first language is not English must take the TOEFL.
- A minimum total score of 80
- The scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to the office of Enrollment Management (admissionsinfo@cdrewu.edu).
- Only the Internet Based Test TOEFL exam will be accepted.
- Coursework completed outside the US must be evaluated for US course equivalency from one of the following services (course-by-course evaluation required):
If you need assistance with immigration (I-20 form, F-1 visa, SEVIS, etc.), our Office of International Affairs will be able to assist you. You can contact 麻豆社鈥檚 Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) and Director, Office of International Affairs Dr. Lejeune Lockett lejeunelockett@cdrewu.edu or (323) 357-3458.