RNPCC Curriculum

Time to certificate completion: Three to four semesters

Number of credits: 11 credits

Educational delivery format: The RN in Primary Care certificate consists of 11 credit hours offered primarily asynchronously. Most students complete the certificate taking one class per semester but may have to take two classes in one semester depending on course offerings.

Coursework:
Required Courses:
  • RN Practice in Primary Care (3 credits)
Elective Coursework Options (8 credits required) select from:
  • Health Assessment Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
  • Palliative and End of Life Care (3 credits)
  • RN Practice in Primary Care and Substance Use Disorder (3 credits)
  • Care Coordination and Transition in Care (3 credits)
  • Evidence-based Health Coaching in Interprofessional Practice (3 credits)
  • Telehealth Assessment and Management in Primary Care (3 credits)
  • Cultural Competence in Healthcare: U.S. and Global Context (2 credits)
  • Interprofessional Concepts (2 credits)
  • Evidence-based Nursing: Transforming Clinical Practice (3 credits)
Kieonna Stewart
Kieonna Stewart, graduate

“The Registered Nurses in Primary Care program has given me the confidence to express my ideas as a nurse. I have been provided with a great education and a network of wonderful connections and resources.”