Admission Requirements for Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program
Applicants for this program must:
- Hold a master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
- Complete UAH Application for Graduate Admission (sent to the Graduate Studies office).
- Submit official copies of transcripts from each college/university attended (sent to the Graduate Studies office).
- Submit two recommendation forms - one to be completed by a person familiar with the applicant's clinical ability, and one by a person familiar with the applicant's academic ability (sent to the College of Nursing Office of Student Affairs).
- Have completed two prerequisite courses: 1) Advanced Health Assessment, and 2) Pathophysiology.
- Current unrestricted RN license in the state of Alabama or eligibility for an Alabama license. Alabama license must be obtained prior to enrollment in graduate courses.
What Do I Do Now?
- Request an application packet and financial aid information from the UAH Office of Admissions at 1-800-UAH-CALL, or download application forms.
- Contact the College of Nursing about transfer credits or other questions about the nursing program at nursing@uah.edu or call 256-824-6742.