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Family Nurse Practitioner PGC Program in Columbia

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Degree Overview

Family Nurse Practitioner Post Graduate Certificate

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This campus is Not Enrolling New Students for this program.  Please review our Online Nursing Programs for other options at https://www.southuniversity.edu/online/degrees-programs/nursing .

Admission Requirements

Please see the South University academic catalog for program specific admissions requirements.

Course Requirements

Outcomes

The Family Nurse Practitioner Post Graduate Certificate program prepares you to:

  • Integrate specialty standards of advanced practice nursing to deliver culturally competent, quality health care services to individuals, families, populations, and systems.
  • Exercise effective leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills to develop and implement advanced nursing practice services in Primary Care.
  • Integrate professional nursing standards, values, and accountability into your role and development as an advanced practice nurse.
  • Utilize information technology and an evidence-based research approach in the development of nursing knowledge and design of health care services for clients, populations, and systems.
  • Ensure advanced levels of clinical judgment, systems thinking, and accountability to implement and evaluate evidence-based care for diverse individuals and populations.

 

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success stories

Outstanding Education for Remarkable Careers

We're committed to helping our graduates make impact in their professional and personal lives. We applaud our nursing alumni and the difference they make. Check out what some of our nursing graduates have to say.

Aleksandra Avakova
Aleksandra Avakova Grad Alumni
Class of ’23
South University’s Online Program: Master of Science in Nursing with specialization in Nurse Educator

“I feel incredibly grateful that the education I received at South University opened so many opportunities for me. I can make a real impact on the future of nursing and be able to train and guide a new generation of nurses along this beautiful journey!”

Jennifer Bradley
Jennifer Bradley Grad Alumni
Class of ‘15
South University’s Online Program: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with a specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner

“At South University, I felt like I was given real-life experiences. The knowledge and information given were based on life-like scenarios that I still apply to my clinical practice today.”

Michela Mazard
Michela Lambert Mazard Grad Alumni
Class of ‘11 and ‘16
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing-South University, Online Programs

“I wanted an education that would prepare me to build relationships and treat patients and families throughout their lifespan with interaction among their physical, emotional, and mental systems. I chose South University because I was confident that I would receive a well-rounded education that ensures I am armed with the skill set I need to provide the best care possible. Read more

Charrita Ernewein
Charrita Ernewein Grad Alumni
Class of ‘12 and ‘15
Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice-South University, Tampa

“Being a military wife, I had the opportunity to work all over as a nurse in many specialties. Now that my children are older, I am focused on helping others, training the next generation of nurses and nurse practitioners, fighting human trafficking and influencing the policies that affect my profession. Read more

Sylvia Rushing 2010
Sylvia Rushing Grad Alumni
Class of '10
Bachelor of Science in Nursing-South University, Columbia

“Well foremost, I am privileged to be the first in my family to get a bachelors degree and also, to graduate with honors from a really great program at South University is a great feeling as well. Dr. Morrow helped me see how nurses have a great ability to change lives, in very tangible and far reaching ways. I've known this gift a long time, but in studying for the BSN degree I learned that there is a whole new door opening to my career in nursing that I never knew existed”

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Master of Science in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).