Post-Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner
Frontier Nursing University

Program Details

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.

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Mostly Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Frontier Nursing University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Must have a master's degree or higher in nursing from a regionally accredited institution and a CCNE or ACEN accredited program.
  • Must have a current, unencumbered RN license.
  • Must be an advanced practice registered nurse in one of these specialties: adult nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, family nurse practitioner, geriatric-adult nurse practitioner, geriatric nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner, women's health care nurse practitioner, psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, acute care nurse practitioner, neonatal nurse practitioner
  • A three-day orientation and five-day clinical intensive are required on campus.