Program Details
Utica University’s online CCNE- accredited Certificate of Advanced Studies in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) will prepare those with a master’s degree in nursing to broaden their knowledge base and pursue new career opportunities. The program is designed to expand your scope of nursing practice and equip you with the necessary skills to seek advancement in a variety of health care settings.
With a required 31 credits to complete the post-master’s FNP certificate, you will focus on topics like advanced pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment and diagnostic reasoning.
The online FNP post-master’s certificate is structured to support your preparation for national certification through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board (AANP). As you gain the experience to succeed in the certification process and as you satisfy the necessary 775 hours of practicum, you will ultimately be prepared to redirect your career as a family nurse practitioner.
Request more information about the CCNE- accredited online post-master’s FNP certificate and start expanding your nursing expertise today.
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Utica 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)Application Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
- Students are required to attend a three-day (Friday–Sunday) in-person immersion experience on the Utica College campus.