Grambling State University
Department of Nursing Post-Master’s Certificate (FNP)
| Course No. | Course Title | HR |
| FIRST YEAR | ||
| NUR 505 | Advanced Pathophysiology (FALL SEMESTER) | 3 |
| NUR 540 | NP: Advanced Health Assessment (FALL SEMESTER) | 3 |
| NUR 541 | NP: Role I (FALL SEMESTER) | 1 |
| NUR 542 | NP: Advanced Health Management I (SPRING SEMESTER) | 4 |
| NUR 552 | Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (SPRING SEMESTER) | 3 |
| NUR 544 | NP: Advanced Health Management II (SUMMER SEMESTER) | 4 |
| NUR 553 | Health Policy for Families & Communities (SUMMER SEMESTER) | 3 |
| **Required** | Clinical Hours: 236 | |
| TOTAL | 21 | |
| SECOND YEAR | ||
| NUR 546 | NP: Advanced Health Management III (FALL SEMESTER) | 4 |
| NUR 547 | NP: Role II (FALL SEMESTER) | 1 |
| NUR 548 | NP: Advanced Health Management IV (SPRING SEMESTER) | 5 |
| NUR 599 | Comprehensive Examination (SPRING SEMESTER) | 0 |
| **Required** | Clinical Hours: 432 | |
| TOTAL | 10 | |
| NUR 550 | Independent Study (Elective) 1, 2, or 3 Semester Hours | |
| TOTAL Clinical Hours: 668 | 31 | |
*Sequential courses must be taken in order
Course rotation subject to change based on faculty availability
No service learning (SL) is required for graduate students; however, all graduate
students have an opportunity to participate in Community Service Learning Hours.