Post-MSN Family, Adult, and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificates
Admission
- A MSN degree from an approved, accredited school
- Current California RN licensure
- One year of clinical experience preferred
- Basic computer literacy
- A GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Completion of the University Application for Graduate Admission, including application fee
- One official transcript from each college or university attended
- Three completed recommendation forms (included in the Graduate Application)
- Resume
- Interview
- Current baccalaureate level physiology and health assessment knowledge/skills
- Student Nurse Practitioner professional liability and malpractice insurance coverage which must be maintained throughout enrollment
- Evidence of specified immunizations and screening tests, a report of recent physical examination, and BLS certification
- International applicants must meet additional requirements for admission http://www.sandiego.edu/admissions/graduate/international.php
- Note: Applicants with equivalent course work or who can demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills can request exemption from specific course requirements.
The application deadline is March 1. All materials must be received by this date.
Curriculum Plan
The Post-MSN Nurse Practitioner Certificate programs require the completion of 34-38 units. The programs can be done in 1-1/2 or 2 years of part-time to full-time study. The course of study is planned on an individual basis to meet the needs of the student.
Post-MSN FNP Certificate Program
Fall Semester, Year One
| NPTC 513 Behavior and Development: Birth through Adolescence | 2 units |
| APNC 520 Pathophysiology | 3 units |
| APNC 521 Health Assessment and Diagnosis | 4 units |
| NPTC 514 Behavior and Development Practicum: Birth through Adolescence | 1 unit |
| APNC 503 Advanced Practice Nursing with Diverse Families and Communities | 2 units |
| APNC 523 Pharmacology in Health Management | 3 units |
| NPTC 528 Health Management of the Child | 3 units |
| NPTC 538 Child Health Management Practicum | 2 units |
| NPTC 530 Adult Health Management I | 3 units |
| NPTC 531 Adult Health Management I Practicum | 2 units |
| NPTC 582 Women's Health Care | 2 units |
| NPTC 583 Women's Health Care Practicum | 1 unit |
| NPTC 532 Adult Health Management II | 3 units |
| NPTC 533 Adult Health Management II Practicum | 2 units |
| NPTC 597 Independent Clinical Practicum | 3 units |
Fall Semester, Year One
| APNC 520 Pathophysiology | 3 units |
| APNC 521 Health Assessment and Diagnosis | 4 units |
| APNC 503 Advanced Practice Nursing with Diverse Families and Communities | 2 units |
| APNC 523 Pharmacology in Health Management | 3 units |
| NPTC 532 Adult Health Management II | 3 units |
| NPTC 533 Adult Health Management II Practicum | 2 units |
| NPTC 530 Adult Health Management I | 3 units |
| NPTC 531 Adult Health Management I Practicum | 2 units |
| NPTC 541 Selective Clinical Practicum | 1 unit |
| NPTC 582 Women's Health Care | 2 units |
| NPTC 583 Women's Health Care Practicum | 1 unit |
| NPTC 535 Management of Adults With Long-Term Health Problems | 3 units |
| NPTC 537 Adults With Long-Term Health Problems Practicum | 2 units |
| NPTC 597 Independent Clinical Practicum | 3 units |
Fall Semester, Year One
| APNC 520 Pathophysiology | 3 units |
| APNC 521 Health Assessment and Diagnosis | 4 units |
| APNC 503 Advanced Practice Nursing with Diverse Families and Communities | 2 units |
| APNC 523 Pharmacology in Health Management | 3 units |
| NPTC 532 Adult Health Management II | 3 units |
| NPTC 533 Adult Health Management II Practicum | 2 units |
| NPTC 530 Adult Health Management I | 3 units |
| NPTC 531 Adult Health Management I Practicum | 2 units |
| NPTC 582 Women's Health Care | 2 units |
| NPTC 583 Women's Health Care Practicum | 1 unit |
| NPTC 535 Management of Adults With Long-Term Health Problems | 3 units |
| NPTC 537 Adults With Long-Term Health Problems Practicum | 2 units |
| NPTC 597 Independent Clinical Practicum | 3 units |
| NPTC 534 Health Management of the Frail Elderly | 3 units |
| NPTC 536 Frail Elderly Health Manangement Practicum | 2 units |
Fall Semester, Year One
| NPTC 514 Behavior and Development Practicum: Birth through Adolescence | 1 unit |
| NPTC 513 Behavior and Development: Birth through Adolescence | 2 units |
| APNC 520 Pathophysiology | 3 units |
| APNC 521 Health Assessment and Diagnosis | 4 units |
| APNC 503 Advanced Practice Nursing with Diverse Families and Communities | 2 units |
| APNC 523 Pharmacology in Health Management | 3 units |
| NPTC 528 Health Management of the Child | 3 units |
| NPTC 538 Child Health Management Practicum | 2 units |
| NPTC 541 Selective Clinical Practicum | 1 unit |
| NPTC 547 Primary Care of Children and Adolescents with Complex Health Problems | 3 units |
| NPTC 548 Primary Care of Children and Adolescents with Complex Problems Practicum | 2 units |
| NPTC 549 Primary Care of Children and Adolescents with Chronic Illness | 3 units |
| NPTC 550 Primary Care of Children and Adolescents with Chronic Illness Practicum | 2 units |
| NPTC 597 Independent Clinical Practicum | 3 units |