Program Details
The Post-Master’s Certificate in Emergency Nurse Practitioner gives FNPs additional expertise in order to work in emergency care settings. Graduates are eligible for board certification as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner.
Coursework focuses on strengthening skills in performing necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Students learn how to evaluate and modify the effectiveness of clinical practice based on research findings, standards of care, and patient outcomes. Online NP programs at Drexel University allow students to find clinical sites and preceptors in their own local area.
The curriculum covers topics including:
- Emergency and trauma care across the lifespan
- Emergency and trauma care for critically ill patients
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Pharmacology
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Drexel University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Applicaton Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Requires two 2-day on-campus intensive experiences, one in summer and one in winter
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice from an accredited program required
- Current, unrestricted US RN license required
Restricted States
Alabama, Colorado, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming