This certificate program is designed for nurses with a previous master’s degree in nursing who are seeking to expand their roles via nurse practitioner certification. Applicants for this certificate program must meet the HPU graduate nursing admissions guidelines.
If you would like more information about this certificate program please contact the Center for Graduate and Adult Services: 808-543-8034.
Prerequisites
Graduate level Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology or their equivalent within the past five years. Applicants may be admitted without these prerequisites, but will be required to complete them prior to beginning practicum studies.
Certificate Curriculum (27 credits)
| NUR |
6960 |
Advanced Theory: Primary Care of Children |
| NUR |
6961 |
Practicum I |
| NUR |
6962 |
Advanced Theory: Primary Care of Women |
| NUR |
6963 |
Practicum II |
| NUR |
6964 |
Advanced Theory: Primary Care of Adults |
| NUR |
6965 |
Practicum III |
A master's prepared nurse professionally certified in one of the three practicum components (adult, pediatrics, or women's health) of the family nurse practitioner program would receive credit for previous completion of the equivalent course and practicum.
