Dear Prospective Student:

Your interest in the Family Nurse Practitioner program is appreciated. Upon completion of this program you will be prepared to offer primary care to patients across the life span. Your education will prepare you for advanced practice nursing with all the rights and privileges associated with the title of Family Nurse Practitioner. You will also be eligible to apply for national certification.

Applications for the Master’s of Science in Nursing with an FNP Emphasis or post Master’s certificate program should be submitted to the Graduate School. Once your file is completed, it will be reviewed by the School of Nursing faculty. (If you are applying to the post Master’s certificate program you must have a Masters of Science in Nursing). Students who are accepted into the program will be notified before the start of Fall semester classes.

Admission criteria are as follows:

1. Bachelor of Science from an NLN or CCNE accredited institution with an upper division major in nursing.
2. Current Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for Colorado licensure as a registered nurse. (copy required)
3. Evidence of CPR certification. (copy required)
4. Evidence for ACLS Certification for NURS. 610
5. Minimum grade point average of 3.0 at the baccalaureate level.
6. Two letters of reference. One letter should address your ability to practice as an independent practitioner.
7. A statement of career goals.

You will complete a total of 720 hours in clinical practicum during the program and you must carry malpractice insurance while in the clinical courses. Before you begin the clinical courses (Nurs. 610, 640, 645, 650 and 680) you will need a signed contract from a preceptor (licensed physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant) and you must complete a background check at www.CertifiedBackground.com - Code UN25. You must comply with OSHA, CPR, malpractice insurance and health policies while enrolled in clinicals. At least 200 clinical hours must be with a nurse practitioner. All contract information may be obtained from the main office (970-351-2293).