The FNP program prepares nurses who have already earned a master’s degree, or higher, in nursing to sit for either the national certification examination offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). The PNP program prepares nurses who have already earned a master’s degree, or higher, in nursing to sit for the national certification examination offered by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB).
The post-graduate PNP and FNP certificate programs require a minimum of 16 credits that are earned in 4 courses. Two courses are clinical, affording the student the opportunity to complete the 600 hours of supervised clinical practice as required in order to sit for the national certification examination. Two courses are didactic and offered via webcast and the internet, affording the student the opportunity to take these courses off-campus. Each student's program will be individualized based on educational and experiential background. Prerequisites to registration for the four required courses in the program are evidence of competence in the following three areas: advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacotherapeutics, and advanced assessment.
Graduates of the FNP, PNP, PMHNP, and AGACNP certificate programs will be able to:
Prerequisites to registration for the four required courses in the program are evidence of completion of graduate level courses in the following three areas: advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacotherapeutics, and advanced assessment. These courses must be taken, if not taken prior to admission.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Year 1, Fall Semester, 3 credit hours | |
| NSG 706 Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Year 1, Spring Semester, 6 credit hours | |
| NSG 701 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 |
| NSG 705 Advanced Lifespan Assessment | 3 |
| Year 1, Summer Semester, 3 credit hours | |
| NSG 712 Primary Care of Families 1 | 3 |
| Year 2, Fall Semester, 8 credit hours | |
| NSG 714 Primary Care of Families 2 | 3 |
| NSG 720 Family Practicum 1 | 5 |
| Year 2, Spring Semester, 5 credit hours | |
| NSG 721 Family Practicum 2 | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16–25 |
A minimum of 10 credits of Family Practicum (including Practicum 1 and 2) is required for graduation. This equates to a total of 600 hours of supervised clinical experience.
Prerequisites to registration for the four required courses in the program are evidence of completion of graduate level courses in the following three areas: advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacotherapeutics, and advanced assessment. These courses must be taken, if not taken prior to admission.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Year 1, Fall Semester, 3 credit hours | |
| NSG 706 Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Year 1, Spring Semester, 6 credit hours | |
| NSG 701 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 |
| NSG 705 Advanced Lifespan Assessment | 3 |
| Year 1, Summer Semester, 3 credit hours | |
| NSG 770 Pediatric Primary Care 1 | 3 |
| Year 2, Fall Semester, 8 credit hours | |
| NSG 771 Pediatric Primary Care 2 | 3 |
| NSG 772 Pediatric Practicum 1 | 5 |
| Year 2, Spring Semester, 5 credit hours | |
| NSG 773 Pediatric Practicum 2 | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16–25 |
A minimum of 10 credits of Pediatric Practicum (including Practicum 1 and 2) is required for graduation. This equates to a total of 600 hours of supervised clinical experience.
3 credit hours; Spring only; Didactic; Substance Use Disorder Module
Examination of the relationship between pharmacologic principles and the selection of pharmacologic agents in altered health states across the lifespan. This course lays the foundation for subsequent courses in diagnosis, management, and therapeutic interventions.
3 credit hours (2 didactic, 1 lab); Spring only; Substance Use Disorder Module
The focus of this course is the advanced health assessment of individuals across the lifespan. Skilled interviewing and advanced assessment skills are emphasized.
3 credit hours; Fall only; Didactic; Substance Use Disorder Module
Theoretical basis of pathophysiological changes in acute and chronic illnesses confronted in primary care across the lifespan is presented. The course serves as the foundation for clinical assessment, decision making, and management.
3 credit hours; Summer only; Substance Use Disorder Module
An introduction to the knowledge and skills basic to the health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, and revision of care of individuals as members of family units in the primary care setting.
3 credit hours; Fall only; Didactic; Substance Use Disorder Module
Further acquisition of knowledge and skills basic to the health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, and revision of care of individuals as members of family units in the primary care setting.
5 credit hours; Fall only; Clinical; Substance Use Disorder Module
Supervised practicum designed to facilitate the student’s competency at the advanced practice level in the delivery of primary health care across the lifespan.
5 credit hours; Spring only; Clinical; Substance Use Disorder Module
Supervised practicum that builds on Family Practicum 1 and applies theory and evidence to the advanced practice of nursing. Further role and competency development at the advanced practice level of lifespan primary health care.
3 credit hours; Summer only; Didactic; Substance Use Disorder Module
An introduction to the knowledge and skills basic to the health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, and revision of care of children in the primary care setting.
3 credit hours; Fall only; Didactic; Substance Use Disorder Module
Further acquisition of knowledge and skills basic to the health maintenance, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, and revision of care of pediatric populations in the primary care setting.
5 credit hours; Fall only; Clinical; Substance Use Disorder Module
This supervised practicum is designed to facilitate the student’s competency at the advanced practice level in the delivery of primary health care to pediatric populations.
5 credit hours; Fall only; Clinical; Substance Use Disorder Module
Supervised practicum that builds on NSG 772 and applies theory and evidence to the advanced practice of nursing. Further role and competency development at the advanced practice level for the delivery of primary health care to pediatric populations.
In fulfillment of the requirements of the Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS) grant, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and in accordance with WV ANEW (WV Advanced Nurse’s Education on Waiver), students are required to complete Substance Use Disorder modules as assigned in select courses (courses with asterisk) and as outlined in their corresponding syllabi. Successful completion of these modules will be worth 2% of the total course grade, and students must receive a passing grade on all aspects of the modules in order to receive full credit. The modules are located on the WV ANEW SOLE site.