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The online Doctor of Nursing Practice is designed to give graduates the tools they need in order to improve healthcare outcomes and the delivery of health through nursing leadership. 

Graduates will have the knowledge to critically analyze health care systems and primary care clinical situations; apply and evaluate of conceptual models, theories, and research to improve health outcomes; design programs using evidence-based practices; and lead in primary health care, health policy, and standards of care.

The program is unique in that students are able to chose a certification in one of the following specialty areas: 

• Adult nurse practitioner (ANP)
• Certified nurse-midwife (CNM)
• Family nurse practitioner (FNP)
• Geriatric-adult nurse practitioner (GANP)
• Geriatric nurse practitioner (GNP)
• Pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP)
• Women’s health care nurse practitioner (WHCNP)

The online Master of Science in Nursing / Community-Based Family Nurse Practitioner is designed for students who are interested in advancing their education or careers in the health and human services profession. 

The program is divided into four levels of study:
Level I –  “Foundations for Practice”
Level II –  “Clinical Management for Specialty Care”
Level III – “Clinical Bound” 
Level IV – “Clinical Practicum” 

Graduates will be fully prepared to move seamlessly into the Doctor of Nursing Program.

The online Master of Science in Nursing / Midwifery provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare nurses for leadership and management positions within the Midwifery field.

The program is divided into four levels of study:

• Level I –  “Foundations for Practice”
• Level II –  “Clinical Management for Specialty Care”
• Level III – “Clinical Bound” 
• Level IV – “Clinical Practicum” 

Graduates will be fully prepared to move seamlessly into the Doctor of Nursing Program.

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track of this online MSN degree develops professionals able to improve the mental health of individuals and overall health of communities. The program focuses on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of behavioral problems, mental disorders, and comorbid conditions.

Courses in this online Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program examine the role of addictions and contemporary issues in mental health. Students learn the principles of psychotherapy and mental health assessment for patients of all ages. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification exam. Multiple clinical experiences give students the hands-on expertise they need to be competent mental health practitioners in any setting.

The online Master of Science in Nursing / Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner is designed to allow students to get the same certification as a Nurse Practitioner, but also take courses that are more tailored in the women’s health category. 

Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioners are experts in women-focused health promotion and disease prevention, as well as managing chronic health conditions affecting women. 

The curriculum has a strong academic and clinical basis. In addition, it  is unique in providing a strong foundation in understanding the business of women's health care. This includes assessing a community to discover the primary care needs, learning how to develop a plan for having a fiscally viable practice, and working within the license and insurance regulations of the student's state. 

The online Post-Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner is designed for students interested in furthering their nursing education. 

The program is divided into four levels of study:

• Level I –  “Foundations for Practice”
• Level II –  “Clinical Management for Specialty Care”
• Level III – “Clinical Bound” 
• Level IV – “Clinical Practicum” 

Upon completing the PGC curriculum, you will be fully prepared to take the national certification exam in your given area of study.

Frontier Nursing University offers a Post-Master’s CNEP certificate for students interested in furthering their nursing education. Students must have already completed the requirements and have obtained a Master’s Degree in nursing (MSN) to qualify for this certificate program. 

The online Post-Graduate Certificate in Nurse-Midwifery is designed for students interested in furthering their nursing education. 

The program is pided into four levels of study:

• Level I –  “Foundations for Practice”
• Level II –  “Clinical Management for Specialty Care”
• Level III – “Clinical Bound” 
• Level IV – “Clinical Practicum” 

Upon completing the PGC curriculum, you will be fully prepared to take the national certification exam in your given area of study.

This Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate prepares NPs and Certified Nurse Midwives to improve the mental health of individuals and overall health of communities. The program focuses on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of behavioral problems, mental disorders, and comorbid conditions.

Courses in this online Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program examine the role of addictions and contemporary issues in mental health. Students learn the principles of psychotherapy and mental health assessment for patients of all ages. Graduates are eligible to become certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Multiple clinical experiences give students the hands-on expertise they need to be competent mental health practitioners in any setting.

The online Post-Graduate Certificate in Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner is deisgned for students interested in furthering their nursing education. 

The program is divided into four levels of study:

• Level I –  “Foundations for Practice”
• Level II –  “Clinical Management for Specialty Care”
• Level III – “Clinical Bound” 
• Level IV – “Clinical Practicum” 

Upon completing the PGC curriculum, you will be fully prepared to take the national certification exam in your given area of study.