Program Details
The Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate provides MSN degree holders with specialized knowledge in their desired field. APRNs can expand their knowledge and clinical expertise to provide care for patients of all ages. The program can be completed online in as little as eight months, along with 250 clinical hours in a primary care setting in a state where the nurse is licensed.
Courses in this online Nurse Practitioner program examine topics including:
- Foundations of post-graduate nursing
- Family systems and clinical management of the child-bearing family
- Advanced practice in primary care
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Spring Arbor University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
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
- Must have a Master of Science degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution and accredited nursing program
- Must have an unrestricted, unencumbered RN license from the state or country in which the nurse practices
- If applicable, an unrestricted, unencumbered APRN license from the state or country in which the nurse practices
Restricted States
Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, New York, South Dakota