Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program
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Why Choose the FNP Post-Graduate Certificate?
This certificate program builds on your nursing education and professional experience, equipping you with advanced knowledge and clinical practice skills.
Program highlights include:
- Hybrid format for flexibility
- 18 total credit hours
- 500 supervised practicum hours
- Training in acute and chronic patient care
- Preparation for primary care, disease prevention, and health promotion
- Eligibility to sit for the Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification Exam through the ANCC
Program type
Post Graduate
Credit Hours
18 hours
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the FNP Post-Graduate Certificate Program are prepared for advanced practice roles such as:
- Family Nurse Practitioner in primary care settings
- Provider of acute and chronic disease management
- Community health nurse practitioner
- Health promotion and disease prevention specialist
FNPs are in high demand across hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, community health centers, and specialty practices.
Program Requirements
- Program Type: Post-Graduate Certificate
- Credit Hours: 18
- Practicum Hours: 500
- Completion Format: Hybrid (on-campus + online)
- Certification Exam: Graduates must sit for the ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification Examination
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Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate FAQs
How long does it take to complete the FNP certificate program?
The program requires 18 credit hours and 500 practicum hours, which can typically be completed in under two years, depending on your schedule.
Is the program offered online?
Yes. The program is delivered in a hybrid format, combining online coursework with on-campus and clinical experiences.
What certification will I be eligible for after graduation?
Graduates are eligible to sit for the ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification Examination, a requirement for licensure as an FNP.
Do I need to be a registered nurse to apply?
Yes. This is a post-graduate certificate program designed for licensed nurses who already hold a graduate degree in nursing.
What kind of career opportunities can I pursue as an FNP?
FNPs work in primary care, hospitals, outpatient clinics, community health centers, and specialty practices, providing patient care across the lifespan.