Become a competent and compassionate nurse and leader in healthcare. Dive into a challenging and rigorous curriculum that integrates theory and practice to prepare you to deliver high-quality care across diverse patient populations and settings. Upon completion of the program, you will be well-prepared to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and pursue a variety of nursing career paths, from clinical practice to research, education and healthcare administration.

Prepare to be an advanced practice registered nurse specializing in primary care for patients of all ages. FNPs deliver care in community-based care systems, private and group interdisciplinary practice settings. Clinical competencies include assessing and diagnosing conditions through the use of tests and procedures, and ultimately developing an evidence-based plan of treatment that may include pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.

Prepare to take on advanced roles in mental health care with a curriculum in physiology, pharmacology, health assessment and clinical reasoning with specialized courses focusing on PMHNP care for adults, families and children/adolescents. The certificate program consists of 36 credit hours.

Gain a foundational understanding of key concepts and skills in managing business operations, logistics and supply chain processes to enhance your overall business acumen and become more competitive in the job market. The minor consists of 18 credit hours.