Family Nurse Practitioner, Certificate for Adult Gerontology Primary Care NPs

The Post-MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate program is designed for Adult  Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners to prepare them to take the Family Nurse Practitioner certification exam and practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner. The necessary coursework needed is dependent upon the coursework that was completed in your previous master’s degree.  

Admission Requirements

• Current unrestricted State of Ohio RN license.
• Hold an MSN degree from a professionally accredited nursing program (clinical master’s preferred).
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for MSN program.
• Minimum of 2 years recent clinical experience in adult or gerontology health care.
• Complete an application to The University of Akron Graduate School.
• Submit a 300 word essay describing professional goals.
• Submit a resume outlining prior education and work related experiences.
• Complete the following prerequisite courses: graduate level pathophysiology, advanced assessment, advanced clinical pharmacology.
• Completion of an interview with the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner faculty.

Required Courses