Program Details
The Post-Master’s Certificate for aspiring Family Nurse Practitioners of Rivier University is offered in a flexible online format. Upon completion of this certificate and clinical education, you are qualified to sit for the FNP-BC national exams, certifying you in family practice. This online nurse practitioner program offers several tracks for speciality certification, including:
- Family nurse practitioner track
- Nursing education track
- Psychiatric/Mental health track
Faculty are active scholars and practitioners, bringing real-world industry experience to the virtual classroom. Graduates who complete this program are prepared for nurse practitioner careers in family nursing, adult nursing, adult-gerontology primary care, and more. Discover your place in family practice, treating illnesses, caring for patients, or providing education services, with an online nurse practitioner certificate from Rivier University.
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Rivier University is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- This program requires three on-campus intensives for a total of nine days on campus.
Restricted States
Alabama, California, Iowa, Louisiana, Oregon, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming