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Post Masters Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certification Programs for Current Nurse Practitioners
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General Information
Who are these programs for?
This certificate program is designed for the master’s prepared practitioner with a specialty in Adult Primary Care, Pediatric Primary Care, or Primary Care of Women (Women’s Health) who wishes to complete a course of study leading to a Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate.
How long is the program?
The ANP program consists of between 16 and 21 credits, depending on the educational background of the applicant.
What is the average class size?
Typical classes are small, ranging from an average of 6 students to a maximum of 15 per class.
Where and when do they meet?
All lecture and seminar classes are held on The College of New Jersey campus. Practicum sites vary (see below). Classes are offered on weekday evenings, usually beginning at 5:00 PM. However, studens should be prepared to be flexible in order to complete all classroom and clinical requirements.
What should I know about the Faculty?
The Faculty is comprised of dedicated nursing professionals representing a wide range of roles. All MSN courses are taught by advanced practice nurses (NP's, CNS's, etc.) who currently practice within their own area of clinical specialization. Our faculty members are highly student-focused, making themselves available and approachable to students both in and out of the classroom.
What options do you offer for distance learning or internet based classes?
While we currently do not offer distance learning options, we are actively exploring this possibility. The Department of Nursing at The College of New Jersey places great emphasis on its role in developing a community of nursing professionals. Our challenge is to find ways to present distance learning options while preserving the mentoring and collegial relationships fostered in our curriculum.
Do you offer weekend courses?
The College of New Jersey does not currently offer any weekend course options.
Practical Experiences
How many practical experiences will I be required to take?
This program requires between 200 and 405 hours of clinical work in 2 or 3 different settings, depending on the educational background of the applicant.
How many days per week are spent at each practicum site?
Students are required to commit two days each week to the practicum site.
Where will I do my practicum?
Practical experiences take place in a variety of local community-based agencies, including hospital clinics, nurse practitioner offices, community health clinics, etc.
